Parsippany Schools Start Grade K Registration

The new year has begun and registration for kindergarten 2014-15 school year is underway for the Parsippany-Troy Hills school district.

“It would be helpful if you would bring this information to the attention of friends and neighbors who may have children eligible for Kindergarten next year,” said Interim Superintendent John T. Fitzsimons.

Here are important deadlines for registration:

• Registration packets may be found on the district website www.pthsd.k12.nj.us starting now.
  Packets may also be picked up in the Main Office of your neighborhood school beginning Wednesday, Feb. 12.
• Kindergarten registration will be held at your local neighborhood elementary school on: Monday, March 3 from 6 – 8 p.m. and Tuesday, March 4 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Completed registration papers should be brought with you at the time of registration.

Here’s a look at kindergarten entrance requirements:

A child whose fifth birthday falls on or before October 1st may be admitted to kindergarten in September of that year.

You will need to bring:

• A copy of your child’s immunizations. (See below)
• An original birth certificate, or passport, to establish proof of age.
• A lease, a deed, or a current tax bill from your residence.
• (An Affidavit of Residency from the Superintendent of Schools if the residence where you are living is in someone else’s name.)
• Two of the following additional documents: Utility, telephone bill, or bank statement.

Children entering kindergarten must provide evidence of having the following immunizations:

• DPT - a minimum of 4 doses of DPT - one dose must have been administered on or after the fourth birthday.
• Polio - a minimum of 3 doses of polio vaccine provided at least one dose is given on or after the fourth birthday.
• Measles - 2 doses given after the first birthday (preferably MMR).
• Rubella - at least one dose (preferably MMR) given on or after the first birthday.
• Mumps - at least one dose (preferably MMR) given on or after the first birthday.
• Hepatitis B - 3 doses prior to entering kindergarten.
• Varicella - 1 dose after first birthday.
• Mantoux - PPD tuberculin – For children born in some countries outside the USA (Check with School Nurse)

A physical examination, done by your family physician, must be presented to your school before your student starts school in September. Students who have not met all immunization requirements shall not be permitted to attend the first day of school.

The Physical Examination Form can be found here. 

If you have any questions call Joni Benos in the Superintendent’s Office 973-263-7200 ext. 7250