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Ridgewood NJ, New Student Enrollment and Kindergarten Registration . Follow the links to forms and contact information
New Student Enrollment
- To register for Kindergarten, students must be five years of age on or before October 1st of the current school year.
- Before starting enrollment process, required documents include:
- Student’s birth certificate or legal document
- Proof of Ridgewood residency.
- For Current School Year registrations
- Allow two (2) full school days for the school to review your application.
- For Next School Year registrations
- School(s) will provide additional instructions prior to your student(s)’s school start date.
- School Health Forms
- The school nurse must receive all forms before your student begins school. See Requirements and forms below.
New and Returning Student Enrollment
If your student has never been enrolled in a Ridgewood Public School or previously attended a Ridgewood Public School and withdrew from the district, complete the New Student Online Enrollment process for your student.
- A valid email account is required to request a Ridgewood New Student Online Enrollment account.
- Don’t have an email address? Sign up for a free Gmail account.
- Ready to begin? Register online. Note: read the instructions for each step carefully, or click here for instructions.
Have a student currently attending Ridgewood Public Schools?
Can’t remember your Family Access credentials? Use the Forgot Your Login/Password? link on the login page.
Still having trouble? Email us at skywardhelp@ridgewood.k12.nj.us.
Proof of Residency Documentation
Prior to starting the New Student Online Enrollment application, please read the Preliminary Residency Information.
Be prepared to upload the following required documents, which proves your permanent and domiciled residence in Ridgewood.
One (1) of the following:
- Homeowners: Signed Deed of Home, Mortgage Statement, Ridgewood Property Tax Bill.
- Renters: Lease* – Original signed & CURRENT lease clearly indicating termination date, name of tenants and children.
* If the children’s names are not on the lease, a Notarized Affidavit of Landlord and Proof of Rent Payment are required.
PLEASE NOTE: ‘Current’ means within 30 days of registration.
Two (2) of the following with name and address (at least one through US Mail):
- Recent PSE&G Bill or Other Utility Bill (e.g. Ridgewood Water)
- Television or Cell Phone Bill (Optimum, Verizon, Satellite)
- Current Bank Statement
- Valid NJ Driver’s License
- NJ Vehicle Registration
- Voter Registration Card
- Other Proof as per N.J.A.C.6A:22-3.4
Additional Registration Forms (if applicable)
Click to download
- Affidavit of Landlord
- Affidavit of Landlord – Rent Free
- Temporary Housing Affidavit
- Special Circumstances Application
- Oath of Support and Oath of Non-Support **
- Official Records Request Form (Previous School)
** Provide any Court order regarding legal guardianship, if applicable. If the person registering the student is not the court ordered legal guardian, you must provide a completed & notarized Oath of Support and Oath of Non-Support, if qualified. If divorced, you must provide proof of residential custody/joint legal custody.
School Health Forms
Click for Physical Examination & Immunization Requirements
These forms must be completed by Physician for your child’s enrollment to school (click form to download)
- Immunization Form
- Physical Examination Form K-5
- Physical Examination and Health History Form 6-12
- Vision Examination Form (mandated Grade 9-12; recommended Grades K-8)
- Provisional Immunization Request (if applicable)
Other Health Forms and Information (if applicable)
- Medication Authorization Form
- Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan
- Asthma Treatment Plan
- NJ Department of Health Tuberculosis Program
School Contacts / Registrars
Hawes Elementary School
Maria Monnerat – (201) 670-2720
Orchard Elementary School
Kathleen Moran – (201) 670-2730
Ridge Elementary School
Christine Moomjy – (201) 670-2740
Somerville Elementary School
Ashley Zahn – (201) 670-2750
Travell Elementary School
Kimberly James – (201) 670-2760
Willard Elementary School
Monica Bostler – (201) 670-2770
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Terry Caliendo – (201) 670-2780 ext. 30533
George Washington Middle School
Lindsey Barclay – (201) 670-2790 ext. 40533
Ridgewood High School
Ann D’Amico – (201) 670-2800 ext. 20535
REACH PK4 and Transitional Kindergarten
Nadine Macolino – (201) 251-3140 ext. 60023
I’d be interested in in how many ‘residents’ live in the same one bedroom apartment.
Just asking for a friend
What about how many same “so called related residents” live in either a rental house or owner owned house, take in friends for schooling reasons. Some have 4 – 5 cars and park on lawns? Only here for the schools.
The following is everything you need to do and complete in order to educate your child at home:
Do they have to register their pronouns when they register, or do they get to have 4 or 5 years of indoctrination before they need to choose their pronouns?