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REGISTER MY CHILD

15 Minute registration support appointments are available by calling 845.563.KIDS (5437)

NEW FAMILIES
This is for those families who have never had a child in the district before.

Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education - New Families

EARLY INTERVENTION AND PRE-SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM INFORMATION

Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Services are available for residents of the Newburgh Enlarged City School District

Please pay close attention to the year you are selecting during the registration process. You should be selecting the current school year (2023-2024) in order to apply for timely evaluations.
Early Intervention is available for student who have demonstrated delays in development and who have not yet reached 3 years of age
Preschool Special Education Services are available for students who have demonstrated delays in development and who are of preschool age
Registration in the district is required
Once registration is complete, the enrollment information is provided to the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Please fill out the Online Application for new families. Please be sure to choose the application for the 2023-2024 school if you are registering for fall 2023 enrollment. If you do not have access to technology, you may call or email the Welcome Center to reserve a timeslot to utilize one of our devices. 845.563.KIDS (845.563.5437) or email registration@necsd.net

Gather necessary documents prior to beginning registration application.(See Documents Needed Below)
Please write down your application # and keep it in a safe place to easily refer back to your application. This number will be assigned in the beginning of the application and will appear red.
You may register more than one child in an online registration application
Please be sure to provide an active/accessible email address in the online application. When you submit your application you will receive an automatic email notification. As your application moves through processing, you may receive additional emails updating you of the status of your application. The most common notifications you will receive are:

Submitted
Approved
Enrollment of your child

Applications will be reviewed by our Registration Specialists.

If additional information is required, you will be contacted via email or phone regarding any matters that need to be addressed in order to process your application
If your application is ready to be processed, you will be contacted to set up an exit interview to finalize the enrollment of your child. The exit interview can be done virtually or in person by appointment.

TUTORIAL VIDEO:

DOCUMENTS YOU'LL NEED

Review Document Requirements

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Please be sure to select the correct enrollment year. 2023-24 is the current school year. 2024-25 is the school year beginning in September

If you do not have access to a laptop or desktop computer, please contact us at 845.563.KIDS or via the email provided. Technology can be provided to you to complete your online application and upload your documents.

Pre-K Registration - New Families

PREK PROGRAM INFORMATION

Pre-Kindergarten Registration is open now through April 19, 2024 for residents of the Newburgh Enlarged City School District

The Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program is for children that meet the age requirement. Your child must be age four (4) on or before December 1, 2024
The Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program is available for established residents residing within the Newburgh Enlarged City School District. Residency verification documentation will be required. Please review the eligible residency documentation in the Pre-K to Grade 12 Registration section. This also includes families who will be attending our Community Based UPK Partner Organizations (Headstart, Windsor Academy, etc).
Students are placed based upon a zoning requirement. It is NOT a come first served process.
You will choose a preference of program within the application process
If you have questions about alternate-stop transportation or general transportation questions please contact the Transportation Department at 845-568-6833 or email at transportation@NECSD.net

PREK REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Please fill out the Online Application for new families. Please be sure to choose the application for the 2024-2025 school if you are registering for fall 2024 enrollment. This application process may take up to 30 minutes to complete. You do not have to complete the application all at once but be sure to record your Application ID number in order to pick up where you left off.

If you do not have access to technology, you may call or email the Welcome Center to reserve a timeslot to utilize one of our devices. 845.563.KIDS (845.563.5437) or email registration@necsd.net

Gather necessary documents prior to beginning registration application.(See Documents Needed Below)
Please write down your application # and keep it in a safe place to easily refer back to your application. This number will be assigned in the beginning of the application and will appear red.
You may register more than one child in an online registration application
Please be sure to provide an active/accessible email address in the online application. When you submit your application you will receive an automatic email notification. As your application moves through processing, you may receive additional emails updating you of the status of your application. The most common notifications you will receive are:

Submitted
Approved
Enrollment of your child

Applications will be reviewed by our Registration Specialists.

If additional information is required, you will be contacted via email or phone regarding any matters that need to be addressed in order to process your application
If your application is ready to be processed, you will be contacted to set up an exit interview to finalize the enrollment of your child. The exit interview can be done virtually or in person by appointment.

TUTORIAL VIDEO:

DOCUMENTS YOU'LL NEED

Review Document Requirements

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Please be sure to select the correct enrollment year. 2023-24 is the current school year. 2024-25 is the school year beginning in September

Kindergarten Registration - New Families

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please fill out the Online Application for new families. Please be sure to choose the application for the 2024-2025 school if you are registering for fall 2024 enrollment. If you do not have access to technology, you may call or email the Welcome Center to reserve a timeslot to utilize one of our devices. 845.563.KIDS (845.563.5437) or email registration@necsd.net

Gather necessary documents prior to beginning registration application.
Please write down your application # and keep it in a safe place to easily refer back to your application. This number will be assigned in the beginning of the application and will appear red.
You may register more than one child in an online registration application
Please be sure to provide an active/accessible email address in the online application. When you submit your application you will receive an automatic email notification. As your application moves through processing, you may receive additional emails updating you of the status of your application. The most common notifications you will receive are:

Submitted
Approved
Enrollment of your child

Applications will be reviewed by our Registration Specialists.

If additional information is required, you will be contacted via email or phone regarding any matters that need to be addressed in order to process your application
If your application is ready to be processed, you will be contacted to set up an exit interview to finalize the enrollment of your child. The exit interview can be done virtually or in person by appointment.

TUTORIAL VIDEO:

DOCUMENTS YOU'LL NEED

Review Document Requirements

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Please be sure to select the correct enrollment year. 2023-24 is the current school year. 2024-25 is the school year beginning in September

Grades 1-12 Registration - New Families

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please fill out the Online Application for new families. Please be sure to choose the application for the 2023-2024 school if you are registering for fall 2024 enrollment. If you do not have access to technology, you may call or email the Welcome Center to reserve a timeslot to utilize one of our devices. 845.563.KIDS (845.563.5437) or email registration@necsd.net

Registration is available for established residents residing within the geographical borders of the Newburgh Enlarged City School District. Residency verification documentation will be required. (See Document Requirements Below)
In order to register your child, you will need to complete the OnLine Registration Application
Please write down your application # and keep it in a safe place to easily refer back to your application. This number will be assigned in the beginning of the application and will appear red.
You may register more than one child in a single application
Please be sure to provide an active/accessible email address in the online application. When you submit your application you will receive an automatic email notification. As your application moves through processing, you may receive additional emails updating you of the status of your application. The most common notifications you will receive are:

Submitted
Approved
Enrollment of your child

Applications will be reviewed by our Registration Specialists.

If additional information is required, you will be contacted via email or phone regarding any matters that need to be addressed in order to process your application
If your application is ready to be processed, you will be contacted to set up an exit interview to finalize the enrollment of your child. The exit interview can be done virtually or in person by appointment.

Students are assigned buildings based upon current enrollment availability
If you have questions about alternate-stop transportation or general transportation questions please contact the Transportation Department at 845-568-6833 or email at transportation@NECSD.net

TUTORIAL VIDEO:

DOCUMENTS YOU'LL NEED

Review Document Requirements

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Please be sure to select the correct enrollment year. 2023-24 is the current school year. 2024-25 is the school year beginning in September

HELPFUL HINTS FOR COMPLETING ONLINE REGISTRATION

Dedicate approximately 30 minutes to complete the application (you may need more time or less time, so please plan accordingly)
Review the required documents and have them handy while filling out the OnLine Application.
Review the instruction on how to upload documents to the application
Be sure to record your application number in safe place for future reference
Ensure you have a valid and accessible email address to receive application updates
“Link” to “how to upload documents”

CURRENT FAMILIES
This is for those families who currently have a child in the district

Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education - Existing Families

EARLY INTERVENTION AND PRE-SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM INFORMATION

Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Services are available for residents of the Newburgh Enlarged City School District

Please pay close attention to the year you are selecting during the registration process. You should be selecting the current school year (2023-2024) in order to apply for timely evaluations.
Early Intervention is available for student who have demonstrated delays in development and who have not yet reached 3 years of age
Preschool Special Education Services are available for students who have demonstrated delays in development and who are of preschool age
Registration in the district is required
Once registration is complete, the enrollment information is provided to the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Parents/Guardians of Existing Families you will complete an abbreviated application through your Parent Portal. This application will ask you to verify current information and provide you with an opportunity to make revisions. You will also make your school choice within this application process.

Families who have not created a Parent Portal account yet have been sent a letter with information and their personalized activation key in the mail.

NECSD Parent/Student Portal Information

If you have already created a Parent Portal account, but need additional assistance, please contact the main office of your child's school or contact newburghportal@necsd.net

Applications will be reviewed by our Registration Specialists.

If additional information is required, you will be contacted via email or phone regarding any matters that need to be addressed in order to process your application
If your application is ready to be processed, you will be contacted to set up an exit interview to finalize the enrollment of your child. The exit interview can be done virtually or in person by appointment.

DOCUMENTS YOU'LL NEED

Review Document Requirements

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Please be sure to select the correct enrollment year. 2023-24 is the current school year. 2024-25 is the school year beginning in September

Pre-K Registration - Current Families

PREK PROGRAM INFORMATION

Pre-Kindergarten Registration is open for residents of the Newburgh Enlarged City School District

The Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program is for children that meet the age requirement. Your child must be age four (4) on or before December 1, 2024
The Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program is available for established residents residing within the Newburgh Enlarged City School District. Residency verification documentation will be required. Please review the eligible residency documentation in the Pre-K to Grade 12 Registration section. This also includes families who will be attending our Community Based UPK Partner Organizations (Headstart, Windsor Academy, etc).
Students are placed based upon a zoning requirement. It is NOT a come first served process.
You will choose a preference of program within the application process
If you have questions about alternate-stop transportation or general transportation questions please contact the Transportation Department at 845-568-6833 or email at transportation@NECSD.net

PREK REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Families who have not created a Parent Portal account yet have been sent a letter with information and their personalized activation key in the mail.

NECSD Parent/Student Portal Information

If you have already created a Parent Portal account, but need additional assistance, please contact the main office of your child's school or contact newburghportal@necsd.net

Applications will be reviewed by our Registration Specialists.

If additional information is required, you will be contacted via email or phone regarding any matters that need to be addressed in order to process your application
If your application is ready to be processed, you will be contacted to set up an exit interview to finalize the enrollment of your child. The exit interview can be done virtually or in person by appointment.

DOCUMENTS YOU'LL NEED

Review Document Requirements

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Please be sure to select the correct enrollment year. 2023-24 is the current school year. 2024-25 is the school year beginning in September

Kindergarten Registration - Current Families

PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF EXISTING FAMILIES INCLUDING CURRENT PRE-K FAMILIES

You will complete an abbreviated application through your Parent Portal. This application will ask you to verify current information and provide you with an opportunity to make revisions. You will also make your school choice within this application process. **If you are looking to enroll your child for immediate enrollment, please be sure to choose the 2023-2024 school year application option

Families who have not created a Parent Portal account yet have been sent a letter with information and their personalized activation key in the mail.

NECSD Parent/Student Portal Information

If you have already created a Parent Portal account, but need additional assistance, please contact the main office of your child's school or contact newburghportal@necsd.net

Applications will be reviewed in order of receipt by our Registration Specialists.

If additional information is required, you will be contacted via email or phone regarding any matters that need to be addressed in order to process your application
If your application is ready to be processed, you will be contacted to set up an exit interview to finalize the enrollment of your child. The exit interview can be done virtually or in person by appointment.

DOCUMENTS YOU'LL NEED

Review Document Requirements

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Please be sure to select the correct enrollment year. 2023-24 is the current school year. 2024-25 is the school year beginning in September

Grades 1-12 Registration for Current Families

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please fill out the Online Application for new families. Please be sure to choose the application for the 2023-2024 school if you are registering for Fall 2024 enrollment. **If you are looking to enroll your child for immediate enrollment, please be sure to choose the 2023-2024 school year application option

Students are placed based in the Kindergarten program based on a placement system. It is NOT a first come first serve process.
Please write down your application # and keep it in a safe place to easily refer back to your application.
Gather necessary documents prior to beginning registration application.
The Kindergarten program is for children that meet the age requirement. Your child must be age five (5) on or before December 1, 2023
You may register more than one child in an online registration application
Please be sure to provide an active email address if possible in the online application. When you submit your application you will receive an automatic email notification. As your application moves through processing, you may receive additional emails updating you of the status of your email. The most common notifications you will receive are:

Submitted
Approved
Enrollment of your child

Applications will be reviewed by our intake specialist. If there is a concern regarding your application you will be contacted by an intake specialist via email or phone regarding any matters that need to be addressed in order to process your application
If your application is able to be processed immediately you will be contacted by an intake specialist for an exit interview to finalize the enrollment of your child. The exit interview can be done virtually or in person by appointment.

Tutorial Video:

DOCUMENTS YOU'LL NEED

Review Document Requirements

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Please be sure to select the correct enrollment year. 2023-24 is the current school year. 2024-25 is the school year beginning in September

Registration Requirements for Pre-K to Grade 12
Click on title for more information.

Proof of Age

Original or Certified Transcription of your child’s Birth Certificate or Baptismal Certificate (regardless of the issuing nation)

ONLY if you are UNABLE to provide either of the above documents due to hardship, your child’s Passport (regardless of the issuing nation)

In the absence of the above documents, you may provide any other documentation that has been in existence for over two years that could be used to establish your child’s age. For example:
- official driver’s license or non-driver identification card;
- state or local government issued identification;
- military dependent identification card;
- school photo identification with date of birth;
- consulate identification cards;
- hospital or health records;
- documents issued by federal, state or local agencies (e.g., local service agency, Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement);
- court orders or other court issued documents;
- Native American tribal document; or
- records from non-profit international aid agencies and voluntary agencies.

Proof of Residency

Please submit (1) document from the Primary list AND at least (1) document from the Supplementary list (below):

PRIMARY PROOF OF RESIDENCY:
( PROOF OF RESIDENCY IS CONSIDERED “CURRENT” WHEN IT’S NO OLDER THAN 3 MONTHS )

If you RENT - A residential lease ALONG WITH the current rent receipt (the District reserves the right to also request a Statement of Landlord or Owner)
If you OWN - A monthly mortgage statement OR deed if paid off
If you live with SOMEONE ELSE – An interview will be conducted and our in-house Landlord Affidavit given. This affidavit is to be signed in front of a notary by the person whom the Family is living with. Photo identification AND (1) proof of address (from our list) for the person whom the Family is living with will be required when submitting this affidavit.
A sworn statement from a third party that establishes your presence in the Newburgh Enlarged City School District (In-house “Third Party Affidavit” will be provided by Registration if necessary)

SUPPLEMENTARY PROOF OF RESIDENCY:
( PROOF OF RESIDENCY IS CONSIDERED “CURRENT” WHEN IT’S NO OLDER THAN 3 MONTHS )

Choose acceptable forms of proof to submit in addition to the primary proof, including but not limited to the following types of documents with CURRENT ADDRESS to indicate residency. Unless there are special circumstances, (1) item from the “Utility” category satisfies this requirement.

Current Utility bill (gas, electric, telephone, cable) with the location of service indicated
Current Pay Stub with address
Current Income Tax Form
Current Membership Documents based on residency (e.g., library card)
Current Voter registration documents
Current Official Driver’s License, learner’s permit or non-driver identification
Current State or other government issued identification
Current Documents issued by federal, state or local agencies (e.g., local social service agency,federal Office of Refugee Resettlement, Social Security SSI, Child Support)

Proof of Custody, Guardianship, or Fostercare

If parents are separated, divorced or have custody orders, these documents MUST be provided to District
If foster parents, documents from NYS Office of Children and Family Services (e.g., LDSS-2999)
If custody/guardianship is with a third party, you must complete our in-house Affidavit of Responsibility (from the parents and custodial persons). The District will consider requests for exceptions to this requirement in limited but appropriate circumstances.

Immunization (Shot) Record

Students who do not have documentation of receiving any, insufficient number of immunizations or proof of immunity may be permitted to attend school for a grace period of not more than 14 calendar days, which may be extended to not more than 30 calendar days for a student who is transferring from out of state or from another country and can show a good faith effort to get the necessary evidence of immunization. (10NYCRR 66-4). After grace period, student may be excluded from attendance.

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