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New student pre-registration is now open. PLEASE read all instructions before starting the online pre-registration process.
2023-2024:
• Any Livingston resident who completed the kindergarten registration process by May 15th will be notified of their child's school placement by June 1st.
• If your child currently attends the Livingston Public School Pre-School program you do not have to complete the pre-registration online. Please contact Amy Ennis at aennis@livingston.org for instructions.
REMOTE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS - READ ALL STEPS BEFORE BEGINNING
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1. FIRST STEPS
- Only a parent/legal guardian domiciled in Livingston may register a new student for Livingston Public Schools. View proof of residency requirements.
- Children must be 5 years old on or before October 1st of the current year to enter Kindergarten, or 6 years old by October 1st of the current year to enter 1st grade as per Entrance Age Policy 5112. View Entrance Age Policy #5112.
- For elementary (Grades K-5) registrations: children will be placed in the closest school that has availability. View Policy #5120 - Assignment of Pupils.
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2. BEFORE YOU BEGIN PRE-REGISTERING ONLINE
- Once you begin the online pre-registration process, it must be completed before you exit the online portal. If you exit the portal before it is complete, your information WILL NOT BE SAVED.
- The following documents (See Step 3) are required to create a pre-registration user account (not to be confused with an existing Genesis Parent Access portal account), to schedule a remote registration appointment and to request your email confirmation. IMPORTANT: Do not log out until you receive your email confirmation.
- To complete and finalize your child’s registration, all information and documents must be ready to upload to your pre-registration account. See FULL LIST of required documents in Step 3.
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3. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Please note the full list of required documents below:
- Original Birth Certificate
- Health Services Information/Doctor’s Medical Packet (If your child is entering kindergarten, please fill out the forms based on their 5-year-old checkup. If they have not yet had their 5-year-old check up, please upload at least their immunization records to date. For all other grade levels, please fill out the forms based on their most recent physical, but must be within a year of starting school)
- Parent Completed Confidential Medical Form and Mantoux Form
- Proof of Residency (2 proofs of residency are required)
- Photo Identification for Parent/Guardian 1
- Landlord Affidavit (if applicable)
- Records Request Form (for students entering grades 1-12)
- Transcripts/Report Cards (required for placement at middle schools and high school)
- Transfer Card (if transferring from another district within New Jersey)
- If Parents/Guardians live at more than one residence, regardless of which parent has legal custody, court documentation of the custody agreement must be supplied
- Copy of student’s IEP (if applicable) - If your child is currently being evaluated for or has an IEP, please upload a copy.
- Copy of student’s 504 Plan (if applicable)
If you are unable to upload your documents, please contact Amy Ennis at aennis@livingston.org.
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4. BEGIN PRE-REGISTRATION PROCESS
Visit our ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION WEBSITE to begin.