When does registration begin for the following school year?
Kindergarten typically begins in March and Grades 1-5 in April.

Do you stop accepting new Grades K-5 entrants after a certain date? Do I need to make an appointment to register?
No. Although registration for the following school year typically opens in March, you can register at any point during the year, including summer. Elementary schools are staffed by secretaries that work from the third week of August until the last week of June. Secretaries handle registrations daily from 9:30-11:30 and 1:00-2:30. Please be prepared to wait as needed.

When and what is the Pre-K Orientation Program?
This program is not mandatory but beneficial for parents and children. Parents attend a brief presentation in our All Purpose Room while PTA volunteers take the children into a classroom where they read a story and complete an activity. You must register for this program if you wish to participate. Forms are posted on our website and in the Main Office by mid-November.

What if my child is a young Kindergartener? Can we register and then decide not to attend Kindergarten?
As long as your child turns five years of age on or before October 1st you can register. If you decide you do not want your child to attend, inform the school office ASAP.

Can you register if you have a contract on a house in Middletown but are not closing until after registration?
If your closing is after registration, bring in your contract, a copy of the page that has the new address on it and the signature page of your deed at the time of the closing. After the closing, you must bring in a copy of the deed (same two pages) along with three other proofs of residency (refer to list below).

Does my child need to be present at time of registration?
No

Do we give tours of school at time of registration?
We do not give tours at registration. However, we do have a brief orientation and tour for all new students in Grades K-5 before the start of school. You will get a letter in the mail in late August. Check our website in the summer for more information.

If my child misses the cut off by only one or two days can I still register my child for Kindergarten? Grade 1?
Kindergarten students must be five by October 1st. Grade 1 students must be six by October 1st. You cannot register your child for Kindergarten or Grade 1 if they miss the cut-off, even if by just one day.

If my child already attended Kindergarten at another school for a year but misses the cut-off for Grade 1, can he/she enter Grade 1 in September?
We must follow the district cut-off policies and register your child for Kindergarten. If your child attended a private Kindergarten and misses the district cut-off for Grade 1, we will observe him or her for a minimum of 2 weeks in the classroom setting, get the classroom teacher’s input for academic and social interaction, and assess the child in literacy and mathematics. At that point we will meet to determine the child’s appropriate placement.

When do I find out my child's class assignment and bus stop?
The above is sent out by Central Office in late August. All Middletown Township Elementary Schools are staffed by 10 month secretaries that work from the third week of August until the last week of June.

Can I request a teacher?
No. A considerable amount of time by classroom teachers, co-teachers, guidance, CST members, the nurse and administration goes into the appropriate placement of every single child with numerous factors considered. These include academic, social, developmental, etc. with the intent of creating balanced classrooms across the building. Therefore, we cannot accept teacher requests (in person, via letter/ email or by phone). Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

How do you determine bus routes?
The Transportation office determines bus routes for the entire district. The bus has to drop off at your home or designated bus stop, not at another service provider, according to the residence where you pay taxes.

What about medical forms?
The form for physical examination by the doctor must be competed after July 1, 2008 and may be submitted, if available, along with a copy of immunizations during registration. If the child’s doctor visit is pending, the completed forms may be mailed to the health office at a later date, but before school begins in September. State regulations require all children have a record of immunizations on file before they may attend school.
 

To register, present the items listed below.

* Your child’s original Birth Certificate. We will make a copy for our records.

* As per BOE Policy #5111, Eligibility of Resident/ Non-Resident Pupils:

The district shall accept a combination of any of the following or similar forms of documentation from persons attempting to demonstrate a pupil’s eligibility for enrollment in the district, however, for the purposes of Middletown Township Board of Education.

ONE (1) DOCUMENT FROM THE LIST BELOW:

Property tax bills, deeds, contracts of sale, leases, mortgages, signed letters from landlords and other evidence of property ownership, tenancy or residency;

THREE (3) DOCUMENTS FROM THE LIST BELOW:

* 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, cancelled checks, insurance claims or payments, and other evidence of expenditures demonstrating personal attachment to a particular location, or, where applicable, to support of the pupil;

* Medical reports, counselor or social worker assessments, employment documents, unemployment claims, 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 pupil," adult pupil, person(s) with whom a family is living, or others as appropriate;

* Documents pertaining to military status and assignment; and

* Any other business record or document issued by a governmental entity.

* A copy of your child’s most recent report card and standardized test results.

* All immunization records. Minimal Immunization Requirements for School Attendance

* Students from out of district schools must present a physical, done within the last 365 days.

* If a child is not residing with a natural parent, a legal document of guardianship and/ or completed and notarized affidavit must be presented before the student can start school. Affidavit forms available in Main Office.

* If a child is living with a parent in a relative’s house, a completed and notarized domicile form must be presented before the student can start school. Domicile forms available in Main Office.