Kindergarten
Registration
Welcome to Gloucester Public Schools. We are excited to welcome our newest students to kindergarten and delighted to have you join our educational community! Our Gloucester Public Schools' staff has been working closely with each of the preschool programs in Gloucester to ensure that your family's transition into our kindergarten program is as seamless as possible. Gloucester Public Schools' kindergarten students experience a full-day program that focuses on academically enriching, social, emotional, and academic development. Students build skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, adhering to the rigorous Massachusetts Early Childhood Program Standards and Guidelines while having opportunities to learn and develop with their peers.
Please Remember: Eligible Kindergarten students for the 2023-2034 school year MUST be five (5) years old on or before August 31, 2023
Kindergarten Registration Now Open
Kindergarten registration is a multistep process. Please read through and follow the steps below.
You Will Need a Number of Documents
Every family needs a number of documents to show us that you reside in Gloucester and the age of your child. Please review our document checklist below or here. You should have all of these documents before you submit your registration packet.Registration Documents
Families MUST complete all documents in the kindergarten registration packet to enroll a child in kindergarten. Incomplete registration packets will not be accepted.
Kindergarten Registration Process
For 2023-2024, kindergarten registration documents must be completed in paper form. Kindergarten registration packets can be downloaded online at the above links.
Complete registration packets are also available in each of the Gloucester elementary school offices and the Gloucester Public Schools Administration Office beginning January 23, 2023.
Completed registration packets can be scanned and emailed to registration@gloucesterschools.com. Additionally, families can drop off completed registration packets at the Gloucester Public Schools Administration Office, 2 Blackburn Drive.
Please be sure to review the Required Documents Checklist and scan and email required documents with your registration forms.
Once you have completed the paper packet, you can email registration@gloucesterschools.com to schedule a time to review your documents and to assist you in making copies of required documents such as birth certificates, if necessary. Anyone requiring translation or additional support can schedule an in-person meeting by emailing registration@gloucesterschools.com. Translators are available upon request.
Our Office will Follow Up with Each Family until your Registration is Complete
If your registration is incomplete, or if you are missing any documents, you will hear from our office. We will be in contact to help you register if you need additional assistance.Hearing from Your New School
Once your registration is complete and approved, your child's new school will reach out with more information about the events leading up to the start of kindergarten.
This map shows the updated K-5 school zones
Proof of Residency - One From Each List Below
1. Proof of Residency ( 1 )
Current Tax Bill with Parent / Guardian’s Name and Address
Current Mortgage Statement with Parent / Guardian’s Name and Address
Current Real Estate OR Excise Tax Bill with Parent / Guardian’s Name and Address
Current / Signed Lease Agreement with Parent / Guardian’s Name and Address
Current / Signed Rental Agreement with Parent / Guardian’s Name and Address
2. Proof of Residency ( 1 )
Current Water Bill with Parent / Guardian’s Name and Address
Current Gas Bill with Parent / Guardian’s Name and Address
Current Cable Bill with Parent / Guardian’s Name and Address
Current Electric Bill with Parent / Guardian’s Name and Address
Current Cell Phone Bill with Parent / Guardian’s Name and Address
3. Proof of Child’s Age ( 1 )
Birth Certificate
Passport
Resident Alien Card
4. Health and Medical Documentation
Proof of Immunization
A Physical Exam ( within 12 months )
5. Parent / Guardian - Photo ID
Photo ID of Parent/Guardian
2023-2024
Kindergarten Registration Document Drop Off Information
Located at 2 Blackburn Drive - Main Office
Place ALL REQUIRED REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS IN AN ENVELOPE
COMPLETE the form on the envelope provided
Place the ENVELOPE in the BLUE BOX located below (no originals please)
Questions: Please Contact Christine Castle at 978-491-6644 or ccastle@gloucesterschools.com
Translation Needed: Agustina Parsons 508-284-4400 or agustinaparsons@gloucesterschools.com
2023-2024
Documento de Registro do Jardim de Infância
Informações sobre a devolução
Localizado @ 2 Blackburn Drive- Escritório principal
Coloque TODOS OS DOCUMENTOS DE REGISTRO NECESSÁRIOS EM UM SOBRESCRITO
Preencha o formulário no sobrescrito fornecido
Coloque o sobrescrito na CAIXA AZUL localizada abaixo (sem originais, por favor)
Dúvidas Favor contatar: Castelo Christine 978-491-6644 OU ccastle@gloucesterschools.com
Tradução necessária: Agustina Parsons 508-284-4400 OU agustinaparsons@gloucesterschools.com
2023-2024
Documento de inscripción en el jardín de infancia Información para dejar a los niños
Situado en 2 Blackburn Drive- Oficina principal
Ponga TODOS LOS DOCUMENTOS DE INSCRIPCIÓN REQUERIDOS EN UN SOBRE
RELLENAR el formulario en el sobre proporcionado
Ponga el SOBRE en la CAJA AZUL localizada abajo (no originales por favor)
Si tiene preguntas, póngase en contacto con Christine Castle 978-491-6644 O ccastle@gloucesterschools.com
Traducción necesaria: Agustina Parsons 508-284-4400 O agustinaparsons@gloucesterschools.com
School Choice Application 2023-2024
The School Committee has established local “catchment” areas for each elementary school. Children living within the boundaries of each of these areas have the right to enroll in and attend the local school in their respective catchment area.
School choice requests will be accepted from March 6, 2023 through May 15, 2023.
With respect to school choice, the links below outline the procedures established for families to place a child’s name on a waiting list for admission to a school outside of their local catchment area for 2023-2024: