MoorestownTownship Public Schools

Information Regarding Registration Required Information Forms Welcome New Students Extended Day Care Documents Registration Checklist

**We cannot accept Registrations for the 2023-24 School Year until March 1, 2023.**


STEP 1

Grades 4-6 registration process starts with you entering your child's registration information online using our Genesis Open Registration. If you have more than one child to register in grades K through 12, you may enter their registration information at the same time online. If you do not have access to a computer, contact our District Registrar, Cathy Kain at [email protected] or  856-778-6610 ext. 12019.

For students re-entering the District or who reside in Moorestown and attend a private school, please call the Registrar before entering their information online.

STEP 2

After filling out your registration data online, you will need to contact the District Registrar, Cathy Kain at [email protected] to schedule an appointment to finalize your registration.

Required Information to Register Your Student
Preferred method of submitting information is to email Cathy Kain or upload the documents into Genesis Open Registration.  You may also drop off or mail the information to the registrar's office.  Please submit copies only.

1. Copy of Birth Certificate or Passport.
   • New Jersey Statute on Birth Certificate Requirement
2. Doctor Certified Immunization Record.
   • Letter from Superintendent regarding Immunization Requirement
3. 5 Proofs of Residency
   • If you are currently a resident, bring five documents, such as: utility bills, licenses, permits, insurance, car registration, voter registration, tax bill, receipts, cancelled checks, medical reports, employment documents, delivery receipts, business record, survey, fire inspection, title, settlement paper, homeowners, etc.  Per board policy, do not send envelopes as proof of residency; must be first page of documentation inside the envelope.
   • If you are in the process of buying a home in Moorestown, provide your agreement of sale and complete the Certificate of Residence.
   • If you are leasing, bring a copy of the entire signed lease at the time of registration and four other proofs (within 30 days).
   • If child and parent are moving in with a Moorestown resident, provide three forms of proof of residency from the Moorestown resident and two forms of proof of residency from the child's parent/guardian as well as a signed Affidavit of Residency-Child and Parent Living with Resident.
   • If you will be supporting a child other than your own, provide five forms of proof of residency as well as either Legal Guardian documentation or Affidavit for Non-Resident Pupils.
4. If your child has an IEP (Individual Education Plan from the Child Study Team), bring the most current documentation.
5. If Applicable - Custody/Guardianship Documentation if there is a Legal Restraining Order, Custody Order, Name Change or any other legal documentation.
6. Copy of New Jersey transfer card, if transferring from a New Jersey public school, with SID# (10 digits).
7. Copy of most current report card
8. All Forms listed below - printed and filled out

STEP 3

Please print, complete and submit to Cathy Kain the following form.

-all forms marked with an * are required by all students

1. Affidavit for Non-Resident Pupils
2. Affidavit of Residency - Child and Parent Living with Resident
3. Certificate of Residency
4. Health History Form * - Fillable or Printable (sign and email to Cathy Kain)
5. Registration Requirement Form * - Fillable or Printable (sign and email to Cathy Kain)
6. Physical Exam Form *- physical examinations are required for all new students.  Our school physician is also available for physical examinations for students who do not have a medical home. 
   •  Sixth Grade Students Tdap and meningococcal vaccine letter
7. Request for Records for Upper Elementary School *
8. Home Language Survey * - required if you didn't fill out during the online preregistration
9. Special Education Forms - for students who are classified with an Individual Education Program, IEP

• CST Records Request Form
• Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Annual Notification
• Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Parental Consent Form

SUMMER MATH TESTING FOR NEW 6th GRADE STUDENTS for 2023-24
Note, you must have met with Cathy Kain to finalize registering prior to signing up for the summer placement testing.

Any new student enrolling in Grade 6 must register for the summer Math testing.

• Math Registration
  • Dates of testing (choose 1) - June 28, July 19,  August 16, and August 30 all beginning at 9:00 am (please arrive at 8:55 am).

WELCOME FAMILIES FOR NEW STUDENTS
The school has a Welcome Families team made up of parent volunteers that supports new families transition to our community by personally welcoming you and your child. The team connects new students with other students in the same grade through planned activities or events prior to the beginning of school.

For more information and to submit a form if you are interested in having the Welcoming Team contact you, please click on the following link corresponding to your child's school.

• New UES Student Welcome Form

EXTENDED DAY CARE
The District offers a tuition-based Extended Day Care Program for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade, at our four elementary schools. The program offers both morning sessions and afternoon sessions and has flexible daily, weekly and drop-in (with prior registration) options. The morning sessions begin at 7:00 am and run through the start of the school day. The afternoon sessions start at the end of the school day until 6:00 pm. For more information, please refer to the Extended Day Care Program webpage. 

DOCUMENTS

• District Calendars
• Genesis Parent Access Login Instructions
• NJ Family Care affordable health coverage
• School Messenger Text Opt-in Instructions
• Upper Elementary School Hours of Operation and Bell Schedule
  

REGISTRATION CHECKLIST

• Enter student information online in Genesis Open Registration
  

• Meet with Cathy Kain to finalize registration. Must contact Cathy Kain for an appointment at [email protected] or (856) 778-6610 x 12019

• Confirm access to  Genesis Parent Portal

• Check school supply list

• Create Parent Payment Portal account for school lunch, tuition and activity payments (opens early August)

• Login to Genesis to fill out the required online First Day forms. After submitting forms, you may view student homeroom and bus transportation. Note, 6th grade students must complete forms as well under their student Genesis account. (available in early August)

• Register for Extended Day Care, if applicable

• If applicable, submit Free and Reduced Lunch Application

Additional Checklist Items for September Enrollment

• Check UES School homepage during the summer for:
  • Reading lists and summer math Packets
  • Ice Cream Social Dates
  • New Student Orientation Date
  • Early 1-1 laptop pickup