Pre-Kindergarten Registration Information

After reading these instructions, you may begin the pre-registration process. After pre-registration, you can call your school or, if you do not know which school you should call, you can call the district office. The Secaucus Public School district follows all applicable federal, state and local laws in regard to registration practices. The Board Policies that dictate these procedures can be found below:
Policy 5111 - Eligibility of Resident/Non-Resident Pupils
Policy 5112 - Entrance Age - Kindergarten Entrance Age Cut-Off Date: October 1.

 

• Completed Student Registration Packet
• Parent/Guardian Proof of Identification
• Child's Original Birth Certificate
• Evidence of Property Ownership, Tenancy or Residency
• Deed
• Certificate of Residency Utility Bill
• Other Bill with Current Address
• Canceled Check
• Court Orders (if applicable)
• Affidavits (see Step 4)
• Other relevant documentation

 

Additionally, you should email the following documents to register your student:

• Most recent immunization records, physical exam form completed by medical provider, Health History, Allergy/Asthma History and Release of Medical Information Consent forms.
  1. DTAP Vaccine (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Acellular Pertussis) - Four doses appropriately spaced.
  2. Polio Vaccine - Three doses appropriately spaced.
  3. Live Measles Vaccine - One dose after first birthday, or proof of disease.
  4. Rubella Vaccine - One dose (German Measles) after first birthday.
  5. Mumps Vaccine - One dose after first birthday.
  6. HIB Vaccine - One dose after first birthday.
  7. Chicken Pox - Proof of one immunization on or after first birthday or statement from physician an/or parent/guardian that child has had Chicken Pox.
  8. Pneumococcal Vaccine - At least one on or after the first birthday.
  9. Annual Influenza Vaccine - At least one on or after the first birthday. 
• The student’s transfer card (if transferring from another school)
• Copy of your child’s latest report card and standardized test scores (if applicable) 
• Copy of the child’s latest transcript (for Grades 10, 11 or 12 only)
• Athletic Form (required by all students in grades 9-12) 
• Student Physical
• Language Survey
• Student health questionnaire (for Kindergarten students only)
• Parent questionnaire (for Kindergarten students only)

 

The following do not affect a student’s eligibility to enroll in school:

• Physical condition of housing or compliance with local housing ordinances or terms of lease.
• Immigration/visa status, except for students holding or seeking a visa (F-1) issued specifically for the purpose of limited study on a tuition basis in a United States public secondary school.
• Absence of a certified copy of birth certificate or other proof of a student’s identity, although these must be provided within 30 days of initial enrollment, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A: 36-25.1.
• Absence of student medical information, although actual attendance at school may be deferred as necessary in compliance with rules regarding immunization of students, N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.1 et seq.
• Absence of a student’s prior educational record, although the initial educational placement of the student may be subject to revision upon receipt of records or further assessment by the district.

 

The following forms of documentation may demonstrate a student’s eligibility for enrollment in the district. Particular documentation necessary to demonstrate eligibility under specific provisions in law will be indicated in the appropriate section of the registration form.

• Property tax bills, deeds, contracts of sale, leases, mortgages, signed letters from landlords and other evidence of property ownership, tenancy or residency.
• Voter registrations, licenses, permits, financial account information, utility bills, delivery receipts, and other evidence of personal attachment to a particular location.
• Court orders, State agency agreements and other evidence of court or agency placements or directives.
• Receipts, bills, canceled checks and other evidence of expenditures demonstrating personal attachment to a particular location, or, where applicable, to support of the student.
• Medical reports, counselor or social worker assessments, employment documents, benefit statements, and other evidence of circumstances demonstrating, where applicable, family or economic hardship, or temporary residency.
• Affidavits, certifications and sworn attestations pertaining to statutory criteria for school attendance, from the parent, legal guardian, person keeping an “affidavit student,” adult student, person(s) with whom a family is living, or others, as appropriate.
• Documents pertaining to military status and assignment.
• Any business record or document issued by a governmental entity.
• Any other form of documentation relevant to demonstrating entitlement to attend school.

 

The totality of information and documentation you offer will be considered in evaluating an application, and, unless expressly required by law, the student will not be denied enrollment based on your inability to provide certain form(s) of documentation where other acceptable evidence is presented.

You will not be asked for any information or document protected from disclosure by law, or pertaining to criteria which are not legitimate bases for determining eligibility to attend school. You may voluntarily disclose any document or information you believe will help establish that the student meets the requirements of law for entitlement to attend school in the district, but we may not, directly or indirectly, require or request:

• Income tax returns;
• Documentation or information relating to citizenship or immigration/visa status, unless the student holds or is applying for an F-1 visa;
• Documentation or information relating to compliance with local housing ordinances or conditions of tenancy;
• Social security numbers.

 

Any determination of the student’s eligibility to attend school in this district is subject to more thorough review and subsequent re-evaluation. Tuition may be assessed in the event that an initially admitted student is found ineligible. If your student is found ineligible, now or later, you will be provided the reasons for our decision and instructions on how to appeal.

Furthermore, all families registered in to Secaucus Public Schools are subject to visitation by the district’s Residency Officer. This individual will identify him or herself, have official photo identification, and may visit homes on weekdays, weekends, as early as 6:00 a.m. or as late as 9:00 p.m.

If you experience difficulties with the enrollment process, please contact: