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Claim Your Spot Today! We Are Now Registering All PreK 3, and PreK 4 for the 2023/20234 School Year!
We Are Now Registering All PreK 3, and PreK 4
- Birth certificate
- (3) Current proofs of address
- Photo I.D.
- Immunizations/shot records
- Current physical (must be signed and stamped by a physician)
- Registration packet
- School records ( MADATORY FOR GRADES 1 THROUGH 12)
Requisitos Español
- Certificado de nacimiento
- (3) Comprobantes de domicilio actuales
- Identificación fotográfica.
- Vacunas/registros de vacunas
- Examen físico actual (debe estar firmado y sellado por un médico)
- Paquete de registro
- Registros escolares (OBLIGATORIO PARA GRADOS 1 A 12)
Prekínder
Para inscribir a su hijo para el año escolar actual, DEBE tener al menos 3 o 4 años antes del 1 de octubre del año escolar actual.
Jardín de infancia
Para inscribir a su hijo para este año escolar, DEBE tener al menos 5 años antes del 1 de octubre.
Grados 1 a 5
Para inscribir a su hijo en una escuela, debe tener una transferencia y una boleta de calificaciones actual.
Grados 10 a 12
Para inscribir a su hijo en los grados 10 a 12, necesitará su expediente académico no oficial, transferencia y una boleta de calificaciones actual.
La inscripción debe ser realizada por el padre o tutor legal (los documentos de tutela deben presentarse en el momento de la inscripción). El padre o tutor legal debe tener una identificación con foto válida presente al momento de la inscripción. Los certificados de nacimiento, los exámenes físicos completos (deben estar firmados y sellados por un médico) y los registros de inmunización (vacunas) son obligatorios. Todas las personas que registren niños deben traer tres (3) comprobantes de residencia.
Lista de prueba de residencia
La verificación de la residencia de un niño en East Orange requiere la presentación de:
Cualquiera de los tres (3) de los siguientes artículos enumerados:
- Propietario: factura de impuestos sobre la propiedad de East Orange, declaración de hipoteca o contrato de compra firmado
- Inquilino – Arrendamiento activo (debe ser notariado))
- Niño colocado en East Orange por un tribunal: orden judicial que coloca a un niño en el hogar de un residente de East Orange
- Niño colocado en East Orange por una agencia de bienestar infantil: documentación de una agencia de bienestar infantil que ordena la colocación de un niño en la casa de un residente de East Orange o carta de colocación de padres de crianza
- Licencia de conducir
- Registro de Vehículo
- Tarjeta de seguro de automóvil
- Factura actual de servicios públicos
- Factura actual de televisión por cable
- Factura actual de la tarjeta de crédito
- Facturas médicas/hospitalarias
- Correo oficial (correspondencia del gobierno: Rentas Internas, División de Impuestos, Administración del Seguro Social)
- Documentos de asistencia pública
- Verificación de beneficios de desempleo
- Declaración de la renta (año en curso recibida por correo)
- Extracto bancario
- Recibo de pago/talón de pago reciente
- Cambio de dirección postal
Requisitos medicos
Para prekínder, su hijo debe tener una copia actual de los registros de inmunización (vacunas) que sean apropiados para su edad junto con un examen físico actual. El físico debe estar firmado y sellado por MD. Estas vacunas son obligatorias y son sin excepción:
- 4 dosis de DTaP
- 3 dosis Polio
- 1 dosis de MMR
- 1 dosis de HIB (mínimo de 1 dosis después del primer cumpleaños)
- 1 dosis de Varicela (Chicken Pox)
- 1 dosis de vacuna neumocócica (mínimo de 1 dosis después del 1er cumpleaños)
- 1 dosis Influenza (anualmente entre el 1 de septiembre al 31 de diciembre de cada año)
Para Kindergarten, su hijo debe tener un registro actual de registros de inmunización (vacunas) que sean apropiados para su edad junto con un examen físico actual (debe estar firmado y sellado por MD). Estas vacunas son obligatorias y son sin excepción:
4 dosis DTaP con una dosis administrada al cumplir 4 años o después o 5 dosis cualesquiera
3 dosis Polio con una dosis administrada en o después del 4.° cumpleaños o 4 dosis cualquiera
2 dosis de MMR
1 dosis HIB (de 12 a 59 meses de edad) mínimo 1 dosis administrada después del primer cumpleaños
3 dosis de Hepatitis B
1 dosis de Varicela (Chicken Pox)
1 dosis de PCV7/13 (de 12 a 59 meses de edad) mínimo de 1 dosis después del primer cumpleaños
1 dosis Influenza (edad 6-59 meses) anualmente entre el 1 de septiembre y el 31 de diciembre de cada año
Para los grados 1 a 5, su hijo debe tener un registro actual de registros de inmunización (vacunas) que sean apropiados para su edad junto con un examen físico actual (debe estar firmado y sellado por MD). Estas vacunas son obligatorias y son sin excepción:
Serie DTaP (difteria, tétanos y tos ferina): se requiere un mínimo de cuatro (4) dosis, siempre que una dosis se administre al cumplir 4 años o después.
Serie de polio: Se requiere un mínimo de tres (3) dosis, siempre que una dosis se administre al cumplir 4 años o después.
Serie MMR (sarampión, paperas, rubéola): dos (2) dosis de sarampión, una (1) dosis de paperas y rubéola, o dos (2) series de MMR.
3 dosis de la serie Hepatitis B, adecuadamente espaciadas.
1 dosis de Varicela (Chicken Pox)
Se requiere prueba de TB para estudiantes nacidos en el extranjero de países seleccionados
Para el grado 9, su hijo debe tener un registro actual de registros de inmunización (vacunas) que sean apropiados para su edad junto con un examen físico actual (debe estar firmado y sellado por MD). Estas vacunas son obligatorias y son sin excepción:
Serie DPT (difteria, tétanos y tos ferina): se requiere un mínimo de cuatro (4) dosis, siempre que una dosis se administre al cumplir 4 años o después.
Serie de polio: Se requiere un mínimo de tres (3) dosis, siempre que una dosis se administre al cumplir 4 años o después.
Serie MMR (sarampión, paperas, rubéola): dos (2) dosis de sarampión, una (1) dosis de paperas y rubéola, o dos (2) series de MMR.
3 dosis de la serie Hepatitis B, adecuadamente espaciadas.
1 dosis de Varicela (Chicken Pox)
Se requiere prueba de TB para estudiantes nacidos en el extranjero de países seleccionados
Tdap de refuerzo
Vacunación meningocócica
Si su hijo actualmente está en el noveno grado y ha recibido un horario en su escuela anterior, también traiga una transcripción no oficial, una boleta de calificaciones actual, el diploma de octavo grado y una transferencia con usted.
Para los grados 10 a 12, su hijo debe tener un registro actualizado de registros de inmunización (vacunas) y un examen físico (debe estar firmado y sellado por un médico), que sea apropiado para su edad. Estas vacunas son obligatorias y son sin excepción:
Serie DPT (difteria, tétanos y tos ferina): Se requiere un mínimo de cuatro (4) dosis, siempre que una dosis se administre al cumplir 4 años o después.
Serie de polio: Se requiere un mínimo de tres (3) dosis, siempre que una dosis se administre al cumplir 4 años o después.
Serie MMR (sarampión, paperas, rubéola): dos (2) dosis de sarampión, una (1) dosis de paperas y rubéola, o dos (2) series de MMR.
3 dosis de la serie Hepatitis B, adecuadamente espaciadas.
1 dosis de Varicela (Chicken Pox)
Se requiere prueba de TB para estudiantes nacidos en el extranjero de países seleccionados Tdap de refuerzo
Pruebas de plomo
El estado de Nueva Jersey exige que todos los estudiantes de prejardín de infantes se hagan una prueba de detección de plomo. Por favor, haga que su hijo sea examinado antes de registrarse. El envenenamiento por plomo puede causar problemas de aprendizaje y comportamiento en los niños. El plomo también puede causar un crecimiento lento, anemia y problemas de audición. Un niño puede tener plomo en la sangre, pero aun así, se ve saludable. Prevenir el envenenamiento por plomo. Conozca el número de plomo de su hijo hablando con su médico o con su departamento de salud local. Programa de plomo del Departamento de Salud de East Orange — (973)-266-5489
Educación especial
Si su hijo tiene un IEP activo/actual, debe comunicarse con el Departamento de Educación Especial para conocer los requisitos de inscripción al (973) 266-5785.
Escuela Autónoma
La inscripción de su hijo para la escuela Charter debe ser realizada por el padre o el tutor legal (los documentos de tutela deben presentarse en el momento de la inscripción). El padre o tutor legal debe tener una identificación con foto válida. presente en el momento de la inscripción. Las actas de nacimiento y una carta de aceptación son obligatorias. Todas las personas que registren niños deben presentar tres (3) comprobantes de residencia.
Si su hijo se está transfiriendo a Charter desde una escuela en el distrito escolar de East Orange, debe traer una transferencia.
Los niños no tienen que estar presentes en el momento de la inscripción.
Egzijans ayisyen kreyòl
- Ak de nesans
- (3) Prèv adrès aktyèl yo
- Foto ID.
- Dosye vaksen/vaksen yo
- Aktyèl fizik (yo dwe siyen ak so pa yon doktè)
- Pake enskripsyon an
- Dosye lekòl ( OBLIGATWA POU KLAS 1YE A 12yèm)
Pou enskri pitit ou a pou ane lekòl aktyèl la, li DWE gen omwen 3 oswa 4 zan anvan 1ye oktòb ane lekòl aktyèl la.
- Pwopriyetè kay — bòdwo taks pwopriyete East Orange, deklarasyon ipotèk, oswa kontra acha siyen
- Lokatè - Kontra lwaye aktif (yo dwe notarye)
- Timoun ki plase nan East Orange pa Tribinal – Òdonans tribinal ki mete yon timoun lakay yon rezidan East Orange
- Timoun ki plase nan East Orange pa Child Welfare Agency — Dokimantasyon ki soti nan yon ajans byennèt timoun ki bay lòd pou yo mete yon timoun nan kay yon rezidan East Orange oswa yon lèt pou plasman paran adoptif.
- Lisans chofè a
- Enskripsyon machin
- Kat asirans oto
- Bòdwo sèvis piblik aktyèl la
- Aktyèl bòdwo televizyon kab
- Aktyèl bòdwo kat kredi
- Lopital/Fakti medikal
- Lapòs ofisyèl (korespondans gouvènman an: Internal Revenue, Divizyon Taksasyon, Administrasyon Sekirite Sosyal)
- Dokiman asistans piblik
- Verifikasyon benefis chomaj
- Deklarasyon taks sou revni (ane aktyèl la resevwa pa lapòs)
- Deklarasyon labank
- Dènye chèk/souch
- Chanjman adrès postal
Pou Jadendanfan pitit ou a dwe genyen yon dosye aktyèl sou dosye vaksinasyon (piki) ki apwopriye pou laj yo ansanm ak yon fizik aktyèl (MD dwe siyen ak so). Piki sa yo obligatwa epi yo san eksepsyon:
- 4 dòz DTaP ak yon sèl dòz yo bay jou oswa apre 4yèm anivèsè nesans la oswa nenpòt 5 dòz
- 3 dòz polio ak yon sèl dòz yo bay jou oswa apre 4yèm anivèsè nesans la oswa nenpòt 4 dòz
- 2 dòz MMR
- 1 dòz HIB (laj 12-59 mwa) minimòm 1 dòz yo bay apre premye anivèsè nesans la
- 3 dòz epatit B
- 1 dòz varisèl (pox)
- 1 dòz PCV7/13 (laj 12-59 mwa) minimòm 1 dòz apre 1ye anivèsè nesans la
- 1 dòz Grip (laj 6-59 mwa) chak ane ant 1ye septanm ak 31 desanm chak ane
- Seri DTaP (Difteri, Tetanòs, ak Kolich): Yon minimòm kat (4) dòz obligatwa si yo bay yon sèl dòz jou oswa apre 4yèm anivèsè nesans la.
- Seri polio: Yon minimòm twa (3) dòz obligatwa si yo bay yon sèl dòz jou oswa apre 4yèm anivèsè nesans la.
- Seri MMR (Lawoujòl, Malmouton, Ribeyòl): De (2) dòz Lawoujòl, Yon (1) dòz Malmouton ak Ribeyòl, oswa de (2) seri MMR.
- 3 dòz seri epatit B, byen espace.
- 1 dòz varisèl (pox)
- Tès TB obligatwa pou elèv ki fèt etranje ki soti nan kèk peyi
- Seri DTaP (Difteri, Tetanòs, ak Kolich): Yon minimòm kat (4) dòz obligatwa si yo bay yon sèl dòz jou oswa apre 4yèm anivèsè nesans la.
- Seri polio: Yon minimòm twa (3) dòz obligatwa si yo bay yon sèl dòz jou oswa apre 4yèm anivèsè nesans la.
- Seri MMR (Lawoujòl, Malmouton, Ribeyòl): De (2) dòz Lawoujòl, Yon (1) dòz Malmouton ak Ribeyòl oswa de (2) seri MMR.
- 3 dòz seri epatit B, byen espace.
- 1 dòz varisèl (pox)
- Tès TB obligatwa pou elèv ki fèt etranje ki soti nan kèk peyi
- Tdap Booster Vaksen kont menengokòk
- Seri DPT (Difteri, Tetanòs, ak Kolich): Yon minimòm kat (4) dòz obligatwa si yo bay yon sèl dòz jou oswa apre 4yèm anivèsè nesans la.
- Seri polio: Yon minimòm twa (3) dòz obligatwa si yo bay yon sèl dòz jou oswa apre 4yèm anivèsè nesans la.
- Seri MMR (Lawoujòl, Malmouton, Ribeyòl): De (2) dòz Lawoujòl, Yon (1) dòz Malmouton ak Ribeyòl, oswa de (2) seri MMR.
- 3 dòz seri epatit B, byen espace.
- 1 dòz varisèl (pox)
- Tès TB obligatwa pou elèv ki fèt etranje ki soti nan kèk peyi
- Tdap Booster
- Vaksen kont menengokòk
- Seri DPT (Difteri, Tetanòs, ak Kolich): Yon minimòm kat (4) dòz obligatwa si yo bay yon sèl dòz jou oswa apre 4yèm anivèsè nesans la.
- Seri polio: Yon minimòm twa (3) dòz obligatwa si yo bay yon sèl dòz jou oswa apre 4yèm anivèsè nesans la.
- Seri MMR (Lawoujòl, Malmouton, Ribeyòl): De (2) dòz Lawoujòl, Yon (1) dòz Malmouton ak Ribeyòl, oswa de (2) seri MMR.
- 3 dòz seri epatit B, byen espace.
- 1 dòz varisèl (pox)
- Tès TB obligatwa pou elèv ki fèt etranje ki soti nan kèk peyi
- Tdap Booster
- Vaksen kont menengokòk
Si yo aksepte pitit ou a nan yon Charter School tanpri retounen sou sitwèb la epi telechaje Pake Enskripsyon Charter School la.
Si pitit ou a gen yon IEP aktif/aktyèl, ou dwe kontakte Depatman Edikasyon Espesyal pou egzijans enskripsyon an nan (973) 266-5785.
Pre-Kindergarten
To register your child for the current school year they MUST be at least 3 or 4 years old by October 1st of the current school year.
Registration must be done by the parent or a legal guardian (guardianship papers must be presented at the time of registration). The parent or legal guardian must have a valid photo ID present at the time of registration. Birth certificates completed physicals (must be signed and stamped by MD), and immunization (shot) records are mandatory. All persons registering children must bring three (3) proofs of residency.
Proof of Residency List
Verification of a child’s residency in East Orange requires the presentation of:
Any three (3) of the following items listed:
- Homeowner — East Orange property tax bill, mortgage statement, or signed Contract of Purchase
- Tenant – Active lease (must be notarized)
- Child Placed in East Orange by Court – Court order placing a child in the home of an East Orange resident
- Child Placed in East Orange by Child Welfare Agency — Documentation from a child welfare agency ordering the placement of a child in the house of an East Orange resident or Foster Parent Placement Letter
- Driver’s License
- Vehicle registration
- Auto insurance card
- Current utility bill
- Current cable television bill
- Current credit card bill
- Hospital/Medical bills
- Official mail (government correspondence: Internal Revenue, Division of Taxation, Social Security Administration)
- Public assistance documents
- Unemployment benefit verification
- Income tax return (current year received thru the mail)
- Bank statement
- Recent paycheck/stub
- Postal Change of Address
Medical Requirements
For Pre-kindergarten, your child must have a current copy of immunization (shot) records that are age-appropriate along with a current physical. Physical must be signed and stamped by MD. These shots are required and are without exception:
- 4 doses DTaP
- 3 doses Polio
- 1 dose MMR
- 1 dose HIB (minimum of 1 dose after the 1st birthday)
- 1 dose Varicella (Chicken Pox)
- 1 dose Pneumococcal Vaccine (minimum of 1 dose after the 1st birthday)
- 1 dose Influenza (annually between September 1st to December 31st each year)
Lead Testing
The state of New Jersey requires all Pre-Kindergarten students to get lead tested. Please have your child tested prior to registering. Lead Poisoning can cause learning and behavior problems in children. Lead can also cause slowed growth, anemia, and hearing problems. A child might have lead in his or her blood, but still, look healthy. Prevent lead poisoning. Know your child’s lead number by talking with your physician or your local health department. East Orange Health Department Lead Program — (973)-266-5489
Special Education
If your child has an active/current IEP you must contact the Special Education Department for registration requirements at (973) 266-5785.
Kindergarten
To register your child for this school year they MUST be at least 5 years old by October 1st.
The registration must be done by the parent or a legal guardian (guardianship papers must be presented at the time of registration). The parent or legal guardian must have a valid photo ID present at the time of registration. Birth certificates completed physicals (must be signed and stamped by MD), and immunization (shot) records are mandatory. All persons registering children must bring three (3) proofs of residency.
Proof of Residency List
Verification of a child’s residency in East Orange requires the presentation of:
Any three (3) of the following items listed:
- Homeowner — East Orange property tax bill, mortgage statement, or signed Contract of Purchase
- Tenant – Active lease (must be notarized)
- Child Placed in East Orange by Court – Court order placing a child in the home of an East Orange resident
- Child Placed in East Orange by Child Welfare Agency — Documentation from a child welfare agency ordering the placement of a child in the house of an East Orange resident or Foster Parent Placement Letter
- Driver’s License
- Vehicle registration
- Auto insurance card
- Current utility bill
- Current cable television bill
- Current credit card bill
- Hospital/Medical bills
- Official mail (government correspondence: Internal Revenue, Division of Taxation, Social Security Administration)
- Public assistance documents
- Unemployment benefit verification
- Income tax return (current year received thru the mail)
- Bank statement
- Recent paycheck/stub
- Postal Change of Address
Medical Requirements
For Kindergarten your child must have a current record of immunization (shot) records that are age-appropriate along with a current physical (must be signed and stamped by MD). These shots are required and are without exception:
- 4 doses DTaP with one dose given on or after the 4th birthday or any 5 doses
- 3 doses Polio with one dose given on or after the 4th birthday or any 4 doses
- 2 doses of MMR
- 1 dose HIB (age 12-59 months) minimum 1 dose given after the 1st birthday
- 3 doses of Hepatitis B
- 1 dose Varicella (Chicken Pox)
- 1 dose of PCV7/13 (age 12-59 months) minimum of 1 dose after the 1st birthday
- 1 dose Influenza (age 6-59 months) annually between September 1st to December 31st each year
Charter Schools
If your child has been accepted to a Charter School please return to the website and download the Charter School Registration Packet.
Special Education
If your child has an active/current IEP you must contact the Special Education Department for registration requirements at (973) 266-5785.
Grades 1 through 5
To register your child for a school they must have a transfer and a current report card.
The registration must be done by the parent or a legal guardian (guardianship papers must be presented at the time of registration). The parent or legal guardian must have a valid photo ID present at the time of registration. Birth certificates completed physicals (must be signed and stamped by MD), and immunization (shot) records are mandatory. All persons registering children must bring three (3) proofs of residency.
Proof of Residency List
Verification of a child’s residency in East Orange requires the presentation of:
Any three (3) of the following items listed:
- Homeowner — East Orange property tax bill, mortgage statement, or signed Contract of Purchase
- Tenant – Active lease (must be notarized)
- Child Placed in East Orange by Court – Court order placing a child in the home of an East Orange resident
- Child Placed in East Orange by Child Welfare Agency — Documentation from a child welfare agency ordering the placement of a child in the house of an East Orange resident or Foster Parent Placement Letter
- Driver’s License
- Vehicle registration
- Auto insurance card
- Current utility bill
- Current cable television bill
- Current credit card bill
- Hospital/Medical bills
- Official mail (government correspondence: Internal Revenue, Division of Taxation, Social Security Administration)
- Public assistance documents
- Unemployment benefit verification
- Income tax return (current year received thru the mail)
- Bank statement
- Recent paycheck/stub
- Postal Change of Address
Medical Requirements
For grades 1 thru 5, your child must have a current record of immunization (shot) records that are age-appropriate along with a current physical (must be signed and stamped by MD). These shots are required and are without exception:
- DTaP series (Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis): A minimum of four (4) doses is required provided one dose is given on or after the 4th birthday.
- Polio series: A minimum of three (3) doses is required provided one dose is given on or after the 4th birthday.
- MMR series (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Two (2) doses of Measles, One (1) dose of Mumps and Rubella, or two (2) MMR series.
- 3 doses Hepatitis B series, appropriately spaced.
- 1 dose Varicella (Chicken Pox)
- TB testing is required for foreign-born students from select countries
Charter Schools
If your child has been accepted to a Charter School please return to the website and download the Charter School Registration Packet.
Special Education
If your child has an active/current IEP you must contact the Special Education Department for registration requirements at (973) 266-5785.
Grades 6 through 8
To register your child for a school they must have a transfer and a current report card.
The registration must be done by the parent or a legal guardian (guardianship papers must be presented at the time of registration). The parent or legal guardian must have a valid photo ID present at the time of registration. Birth certificates and immunization (shot) records are mandatory. A current physical is required (must be signed and stamped by MD). All persons registering children must bring three (3) proofs of residency.
Proof of Residency List
Verification of a child’s residency in East Orange requires the presentation of:
Any three (3) of the following items listed:
- Homeowner — East Orange property tax bill, mortgage statement, or signed Contract of Purchase
- Tenant – Active lease (must be notarized)
- Child Placed in East Orange by Court – Court order placing a child in the home of an East Orange resident
- Child Placed in East Orange by Child Welfare Agency — Documentation from a child welfare agency ordering the placement of a child in the house of an East Orange resident or Foster Parent Placement Letter
- Driver’s License
- Vehicle registration
- Auto insurance card
- Current utility bill
- Current cable television bill
- Current credit card bill
- Hospital/Medical bills
- Official mail (government correspondence: Internal Revenue, Division of Taxation, Social Security Administration)
- Public assistance documents
- Unemployment benefit verification
- Income tax return (current year received thru the mail)
- Bank statement
- Recent paycheck/stub
- Postal Change of Address
Medical Requirements
For grades 6 thru 8, your child must have a current physical (must be signed and stamped by MD), and a record of immunization (shot) records that are age-appropriate. These shots are required and are without exception:
- DTaP series (Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis): A minimum of four (4) doses is required provided one dose is given on or after the 4th birthday
- Polio series: A minimum of three (3) doses is required provided one dose is given on or after the 4th birthday
- MMR series (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Two (2) doses of Measles, One (1) dose of Mumps and Rubella or two (2) MMR series
- 3 doses Hepatitis B series, appropriately spaced.
- 1 dose Varicella (Chicken Pox)
- TB testing is required for foreign-born students from select countries
- Tdap Booster Meningococcal Vaccination
Specialty Schools
If your child has auditioned for a Performing Arts school or applied to STEM Academy, you must bring the Acceptance Letter.
Charter Schools
If your child has been accepted to a Charter School please return to the website and download the Charter School Registration Packet.
Special Education
If your child has an active/current IEP you must contact the Special Education Department for registration requirements at (973) 266-5785.
Grade 9
To register your child for the 9th grade they must have an 8th-grade diploma and a final report card. If your child is coming from a school that does not issue 8th grade diplomas, you must present a final report card that shows your child has successfully completed the 8th grade and is eligible for promotion to the 9th grade. The registration must be done by the parent or a legal guardian (guardianship papers must be presented at the time of registration). The parent or legal guardian must have a valid photo ID present at the time of registration. Birth certificates, current physical (must be signed and stamped by MD), and immunization (shot) records are mandatory. All persons registering children must bring three (3) proofs of residency.
Proof of Residency List
Verification of a child’s residency in East Orange requires the presentation of:
Any three (3) of the following items listed:
- Homeowner — East Orange property tax bill, mortgage statement, or signed Contract of Purchase
- Tenant – Active lease (must be notarized)
- Child Placed in East Orange by Court – Court order placing a child in the home of an East Orange resident
- Child Placed in East Orange by Child Welfare Agency — Documentation from a child welfare agency ordering the placement of a child in the house of an East Orange resident or Foster Parent Placement Letter
- Driver’s License
- Vehicle registration
- Auto insurance card
- Current utility bill
- Current cable television bill
- Current credit card bill
- Hospital/Medical bills
- Official mail (government correspondence: Internal Revenue, Division of Taxation, Social Security Administration)
- Public assistance documents
- Unemployment benefit verification
- Income tax return (current year received thru the mail)
- Bank statement
- Recent paycheck/stub
- Postal Change of Address
Medical Requirements
For grade 9, your child must have a current record of immunization (shot) records that are age-appropriate along with a current physical (must be signed and stamped by MD). These shots are required and are without exception:
- DPT series (Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis): A minimum of four (4) doses is required provided one dose is given on or after the 4th birthday.
- Polio series: A minimum of three (3) doses is required provided one dose is given on or after the 4th birthday.
- MMR series (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Two (2) doses of Measles, One (1) dose of Mumps and Rubella, or two (2) MMR series.
- 3 doses Hepatitis B series, appropriately spaced.
- 1 dose Varicella (Chicken Pox)
- TB testing is required for foreign-born students from select countries
- Tdap Booster
- Meningococcal Vaccination
If your child is currently in the 9th grade and has received a schedule at their previous school, please also bring an unofficial transcript, a current report card, the 8th-grade diploma, and a transfer with you.
Specialty Schools
If your child has auditioned for a Performing Arts school or applied to STEM Academy, you must bring the Acceptance Letter.
Charter Schools
If your child has been accepted to a Charter School please return to the website and download the Charter School Registration Packet.
Special Education
If your child has an active/current IEP you must contact the Special Education Department for registration requirements at (973) 266-5785.
Grades 10 through 12
To register your child for grades 10 through 12 you will need their unofficial transcript, transfer, and a current report card.
The registration must be done by the parent or a legal guardian (guardianship papers must be presented at the time of registration). The parent or legal guardian must have a valid photo ID present at the time of registration. Birth certificates and immunization (shot) records are mandatory. A current physical is required(must be signed and stamped by MD). All persons registering children must bring three (3) proofs of residency.
Proof of Residency List
Verification of a child’s residency in East Orange requires the presentation of:
Any three (3) of the following items listed:
- Homeowner — East Orange property tax bill, mortgage statement, or signed Contract of Purchase
- Tenant – Active lease (must be notarized)
- Child Placed in East Orange by Court – Court order placing a child in the home of an East Orange resident
- Child Placed in East Orange by Child Welfare Agency — Documentation from a child welfare agency ordering the placement of a child in the house of an East Orange resident or Foster Parent Placement Letter
- Driver’s License
- Vehicle registration
- Auto insurance card
- Current utility bill
- Current cable television bill
- Current credit card bill
- Hospital/Medical bills
- Official mail (government correspondence: Internal Revenue, Division of Taxation, Social Security Administration)
- Public assistance documents
- Unemployment benefit verification
- Income tax return (current year received thru the mail)
- Bank statement
- Recent paycheck/stub
- Postal Change of Address
Medical Requirements
For grades 10 thru 12, your child must have a current record of immunization (shot) records and a physical (must be signed and stamped by MD), which is age-appropriate. These shots are required and are without exception:
- DPT series (Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis): A minimum of four (4) doses is required provided one dose is given on or after the 4th birthday.
- Polio series: A minimum of three (3) doses is required provided one dose is given on or after the 4th birthday.
- MMR series (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Two (2) doses of Measles, One (1) dose of Mumps and Rubella, or two (2) MMR series.
- 3 doses Hepatitis B series, appropriately spaced.
- 1 dose Varicella (Chicken Pox)
- TB testing is required for foreign-born students from select countries
- Tdap Booster
- Meningococcal Vaccination
Specialty Schools
If your child has auditioned for a Performing Arts school or applied to STEM Academy, you must bring the Acceptance Letter.
Charter Schools
If your child has been accepted to a Charter School please return to the website and download the Charter School Registration Packet.
Special Education
If your child has an active/current IEP you must contact the Special Education Department for registration requirements at (973) 266-5785.
Charter
Registration of your child for Charter school must be done by the parent or the legal guardian (guardianship papers must be presented at the time of registration). The parent or legal guardian must have a valid photo I.D. present at the time of registration. Birth certificates and an Acceptance Letter are mandatory. All persons registering children must present three (3) proofs of residency.
If your child is transferring into Charter from a school in the East Orange school district you must bring a transfer.
Children do not have to be present at the time of registration.
Proof of Residency List
Verification of a child’s residency in East Orange requires the presentation of:
Any three (3) of the following items listed:
- Homeowner — East Orange property tax bill, mortgage statement, or signed Contract of Purchase
- Tenant – Active lease (must be notarized)
- Child Placed in East Orange by Court – Court order placing a child in the home of an East Orange resident
- Child Placed in East Orange by Child Welfare Agency — Documentation from a child welfare agency ordering the placement of a child in the house of an East Orange resident or Foster Parent Placement Letter
- Driver’s License
- Vehicle registration
- Auto insurance card
- Current utility bill
- Current cable television bill
- Current credit card bill
- Hospital/Medical bills
- Official mail (government correspondence: Internal Revenue, Division of Taxation, Social Security Administration)
- Public assistance documents
- Unemployment benefit verification
- Income tax return (current year received thru the mail)
- Bank statement
- Recent paycheck/stub
- Postal Change of Address
How long does the registration process take?
I do not have all the requirements; can I still keep my appointment?
A birth certificate, current physical, shot records, and completion of the online application, are mandatory.
If you have a problem completing the online registration process, an appointment is necessary.
We have a fax request form for school records that you can download and bring with you to your scheduled appointment (if necessary) or email it. There is a 48 hour turnaround time. Please have the previous school’s phone number, fax number, or email address. The name of a contact person would also be helpful.
Does the child have to be present at the time of registration?
No, children registering for the East Orange School District do not have to be present at the time of registration.
How do I start my online application?
To start the online registration, go to: https://eosd.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth
Can someone other than the parent register a child for school?
Registration must be done by a parent (named on the birth certificate) or a legal guardian (must present guardianship papers) who resides in East Orange.
When is the last day I can come in for registration?
Registration can take place at any point in the current school year if your child meets the age requirements.
Contact Us
135 Glenwood Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07017
Information: 973-266-2399