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Registration and Enrollment

Important Notice for All Enrollments

Registration is by appointment only. You must pre-register online at www.registration.howell.k12.nj.us. After completing the on-line pre-registration, please select an appointment time.

Although we are not currently experiencing variations in school of enrollment, budgetary fluctuations, class size considerations or students’ needs could impact school of attendance.

Student Transfers

As per Board Policy # 5112, a new resident child who has attended a public or private school may be placed at the grade level, other than kindergarten or first grade, recommended by the previous school.

 

If it becomes necessary to transfer a child out of Howell Township Public Schools, the parent/guardian must obtain a transfer card from the secretary at the school where the child is currently enrolled. Please be sure that the health information requested is completed. When the child is registered at the new school, a release form must be completed and sent to the previous school. This process permits the child’s records to be forwarded.

 

To transfer a new resident child to Howell Township Public Schools for the current school year:

  1. Complete the general registration instructions at this link: General Student Registration Instructions
  2. Contact the main office of your child's prior school or the district's Central Registration Office at 732-751-2480 x3860 with any questions.

Eligibility of Non-Resident Pupils

The Board of Education will admit children of school age who reside in this district and will admit other children in accordance with law and this policy. The Board reserves the right to verify the residency or anticipated residency of any person who claims eligibility for enrollment.

 

Preschool Disabled Program Entrance

For Preschool Disabled Program, please see the information on this page: Preschool Disabled Programs

 

Kindergarten Entrance

Kindergarten registration for the next school year is open during the month of January and notice of this registration period will be posted to the district website. Parents/guardians registering a kindergarten student for the next school year should use the "2023-24 Kindergarten Students" link below. A child must be five years of age on or before October 1st of the year they begin school to enter Kindergarten.

NOTE: Parents/guardians with children that currently attend a preschool program in Howell Township Public Schools and will attend Pre-K 4 and Kindergarten in September 2023 do not need to register for Kindergarten using the online registration system.

Transfer Students: Parents/guardians transferring a student to kindergarten for the current school year should follow these instructions: General Student Registration Instructions.

2023-24 Kindergarten Students: Parents/guardians pre-registering a new student for the 2023-24 school year should follow these instructions: 2023-24 Kindergarten Registration Instructions.

 

First Grade Entrance

A child is eligible for entrance into first grade if he/she attains the age of six on or before October 1st of the year in which he/she applies for entrance.

General registration instructions for first grade:

  1. Complete the general registration instructions at this link: General Student Registration Instructions
  2. Contact the district's Central Registration Office at 732-751-2480 x3860 with any questions.

 

Sixth Grade Entrance

 

Requirements:

  1. Meningococcal vaccine: One (1) dose for all students born on or after January 1, 1997, entering or attending grade six, and upon turning 11 years of age.
  2. Tdap: All students born on or after January 1, 1997, and entering sixth (6th) grade. One dose after 10th birthday. A child is not required to have a Tdap dose until five years after the last DTP/DTap or Td dose.