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Grade/School

CENTRAL REGISTRATION FORMS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2024-2025 Grades KG - 12th grade

You may submit completed registrations via email to registrar@teaneckschools.org or make an appointment to drop off completed registrations at the Board of Education Registration Office located at 651 Teaneck Road. Ifemailing–keep on the same emailchain.

Registration Office hours varyby time of year, email registrar@teaneckschools.org with any questions or to make an appointment to submit the registration in person.

For Pre-K information, contact Yamile Fernandez at 551-337-1559 or Prekregistration@teaneckschools.org

Registration Office hours are as follows:

9:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
(Closed for lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

Completed registrations may be submitted after hours upon request.

If you have a question regarding residency or registration requirements, please contact Rose Antinori, Registrar at (201) 833-5512 or via email at registrar@teaneckschools.org.

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS

The following documents will be accepted for consideration at the time of Central Registration (All documents must be officially translated in English)

Original Birth Certificate (Passport can be used to establish official date of birth if birth certificate is not available).

Record of Immunization. New Jersey State Law prohibits students from entering school without a Record of Immunization. Documentation must have the student’s legal name.

Proof of Residency – See OPTIONS 1-4 on page 7 for list of acceptable proof of residency.

Parent/Guardian photo ID

Custodial documents if applicable.

ISP / IEP / 504 Plan – if applicable. Records Release form given by Registrar.

Name and Address of Previous School

Transcripts / Recent Report Cards - All incoming HIGH SCHOOL students' grades will be reviewed first by the Guidance Department for approval to register.

Transfer card from previous school	What is the next step?

When registration is complete at Central Office,
the school secretary will contact the parent/guardian to finish the enrollment
process.

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Skyward Family Access Parental Use and Responsibility Acknowledgement

Skyward Family Access is a web-based application that allows you to track information regarding your child’s progress for the current year. You may access this program by connecting to our secured server to view assignments, attendance, report card grades, and other school information.

I, ______________________________________________________________________________________, (parent/guardian name)

Parent/Guardian of ________________________________________________________________________ (student name)

acknowledge that I have requested and received authorization to use Skyward Family Access. I understand that I share in the responsibility of keeping safe the data of my child(ren). My responsibilities include reporting any security concerns to the school district, guarding my password, changing my password on a regular basis, and promptly logging off of my Skyward Family Access session when finished or before leaving my computer. I understand that the school district may without prior notification disable my accounts as part of the overall security procedures.

_________________________________ Print Parent/Guardian Name

x____________________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian Name

Date: ____________________________

NAME OF PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN WHO ARE ALLOWED FAMILY ACCESS

	

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TEANECK PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Registration Office

651 Teaneck Road, Teaneck,

registrar@teaneckschools.org

(201) 833-5512

CONSENT TO REGISTER STUDENT

I ________________________________________certify that I am the child’s legal guardian or court (Parent/Guardian) authorized official and hereby consent for the child to be enrolled in the Teaneck Public School District.

I understand that the Teaneck Board of Education will verify the statements in this application and false statements could subject me to tuition and transportation charges.

I also understand that it is my responsibility to immediately notify the school of any changes in circumstances affecting the information set forth herein.

x__________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature

x__________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature

________________ Date

________________ Date

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THIS GRAY PORTION TO BE COMPLETED BY TEANECK PUBLIC SCHOOL PERSONNEL

SKYWARD ID:	REGISTRAR:	REGISTRATION DATE:	Supt Approval

ENTRY CODE:	SE PK:

GRID CODE(ELEM/MS):	IEP:

Evaluation requested:	HL

Evaluation requested:	Non Eng

GUARDIANSHIP: Court Order submitted
YES	NO

GUARDIANSHIP: BOE	504 Affidavits submitted
YES	NO

BOTTOM PORTION OF PACKET TO BE COMPLETED BY PARENT/GUARDIAN - STUDENT INFORMATION -- PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY--

1. Are you claiming to be an emancipated student? YES	NO	If yes, are you living separately? YES	NO

2. Has the student ever been enrolled in the Teaneck School system? Yes	No

3. Has the student ever been enrolled in a New Jersey school system? Yes	No

STUDENT FIRST NAME (As on birth certificate)
	STUDENT MIDDLE NAME
	STUDENT LAST NAME
	GENDER

M	F
	STUDENT GRADE FOR 2024-2025

Answer:
_________________
	
STUDENT’S HOME ADDRESS
	CITY
	STATE
	ZIPCODE
	
STUDENT’S MAILING ADDRESS (if different from home address)
	CITY
	STATE
	ZIPCODE
	
NAME OF PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN
	PRIMARY/HOME NUMBER (preferred contact number)
	
PERSON ENROLLING STUDENT
	TELEPHONE NUMBER
	RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENT
	
In accordance with required Federal Standards
[See 1997 Standards, 62 FR 58789 (October 30, 1997)], educational institutions are required to collect racial
and ethnic data in the following manner:

Hispanic or Latino means a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race. The term “Spanish origin” can be used in addition to “Hispanic/Latino or Latino.”

Ethnicity(MUST CHECK)	Hispanic	Non-Hispanic Race(MUST CHECK) SEE DESCRIPTIONS ON RIGHT
White	Black/African Amer	Amer Indian/Alaskan Native Asian        Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
	
(1) American Indian or Alaska Native. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America), and who maintains a tribal affiliation or community attachment.

(2) Asian. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, South East Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.
(3) Black or African American. A person having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa.
(4) Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.

(5) White. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.

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BIRTHDATE
	AGE
	CITY OF BIRTH
	STATE OF BIRTH
	COUNTRY OF BIRTH
	
First Entry Date into a U.S. School: (if student is born outside of the U.S.)

Date needed:
	Language Spoken by Child?
	First Language Spoken by Child?
	Home Language?
	Did student attend an ESL class in previous school?

YES	NO

NAME AND ADDRESS OF LAST SCHOOL STUDENT ATTENDED

SCHOOL NAME: _______________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________________________

CITY/STATE____________________________________________________________________________________
	GRADE STDUENT WAS IN PREVIOUS SCHOOL:
	
	DATE OF LAST DAY OF ATTENDANCE IN PREVIOUS SCHOOL:

FAMILY 1INFORMATION > PARENT/GUARDIAN LIVING IN THE SAME HOUSEHOLD
		
Parent/Guardian #1 - Relationship to Student: Mother
			Fath
ated
	er
		Legal Guardian
		Foster Parent
				
Emancip

First Name
	Middle Name
	Last Name
	Title (Dr. Mr. Mrs. Ms.)
	
Home Address
	
Primary/Home Telephone
	Cell/Alt Phone
	Email Address (PRINT CLEARLY)
	
Employer
	Work Telephone	Ext
	
		Resides With Student
		Allow Web Access

	
		
Parent/Guardian #2 - Relationship to Student: Mother
		Father
			Legal Guardian
		Foster Parent
			
Step-Parent
		DCP&P
			
First Name
	Middle Name
	Last Name
	Title (Mr. Mrs. Ms.)
	
Home Address
	
Primary/Home Telephone
	Cell/Alt Phone
	Email Address(PRINT CLEARLY)
	
Employer
	Work Telephone	Ext
	
		Resides With Student
		Allow Web Access

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FAMILY 2 INFORMATION> IF PARENT/GUARDIAN IS LIVING SEPARATELY
	
Parent/Guardian #1 - Relationship to Student: Mother
		Father
		Legal Guardian
		Foster Parent
	
			DCP&P

First Name
	Middle Name
	Last Name
	Title (Mr. Mrs. Ms.)

Mailing Address

Primary/Home Telephone
	Cell/Alt Phone
	Email (PRINT CLEARLY)
	
Employer
	Work Telephone	Ext
	
		Extra Mailings
		Contact Not Allowed
		Allow Web Access
		Receive Hard Copy of Report Card

Receive email/phone notification

Please list any siblings currently attending or will be attending Teaneck Public Schools

Siblings
	Grade
	Gender
	Age
	School

					

					

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

First Contact
		
Name
	Phone
	Relationship
	
Second Contact
	
Name
	Phone
	Relationship
	
Third Contact
	
Name
	Phone
	Relationship

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Mark the forms of proof you are providing to demonstrate your physical address. Please check
Copy of Tax Bill, Tax Assessment Card, or Recent Mortgage Statement and utility bill Copy of Deed and utility bill
Copy of Current Lease Agreement and utility bill Affidavit of Landlord – see option 3 or 4 below

1. Does Parent/Guardian OWN	RENT	Living/renting with someone who owns

2. If Mother/Father of applicant/student lives in a separate household:

Reason:      Divorced         Separated       Other:__________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________________

3. Is there a custodial court order or written agreement designating the district for school attendance?

YES	NO	If yes, please submit a copy of the written agreement to this form at the time of registration.

4. Does the student reside with one parent for the entire year? YES	NO	If so, with which parent at what address: _____________________________________________________________

5. If the student does not reside with one parent for the entire year, explain the portion of time the student resides with each parent and at what addresses. _________________________________________________________________________________________________
	ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF RESIDENCY

OPTION 1: IF YOU OWN A HOME
1. Please provide a copy of your current property tax bill, tax assessment card, a copy of your deed or a recent mortgage statement.
AND
2.	 Most recent utility bill (i.e. PSE&G, water company, cable, telephone bill).
	
OPTION 2: IF YOU LEASE
1. Please provide a current copy of your lease and it must include the name of the parent/guardian.
AND
2.	 Most recent utility bill (i.e. PSE&G, water company, cable, telephone bill).

OPTION 3: IF YOU RENT AND DO NOT HAVE A LEASE
1. You must have the owner/landlord of the property complete an Affidavit of Landlord form. The owner of the property must sign the form and have it notarized.
AND
2. The owner must provide a copy of the current property tax bill, tax assessment card, a copy of the deed, or a recent mortgage statement.
AND
3. Copy of your (Parent/Guardian) most recent utility bill (i.e. PSE&G, water company, cable, telephone bill).
	
OPTION 4: IF IT IS A PRIVATE HOME AND YOU DO NOT PAY RENT
1. You must have the owner/landlord of the property complete an Affidavit of Landlord form. The owner of the property must sign the form and have it notarized.
You do not need to disclose any rent amount on the form. AND
2. The owner must provide a copy of their current property tax bill, tax assessment card, a copy of the deed, or a mortgage statement.
AND
3. The parent/guardian must provide a copy of a current utility bill (i.e. PSE&G, water company, cable, telephone bill) or any bill that shows the Teaneck address.

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AFFIDAVIT OF LANDLORD

STATE OF NEW JERSEY) SS:
COUNTY OF BERGEN	)

I _____________________________________ of full age, and being duly sworn upon his or her oath,

according to law, deposes and says:

1. I am the owner of property located at _____________________________________________, in the Township of Teaneck.
2. ____________________________________ is a tenant and has been a tenant at the above premises since ______________(month/day/year). A copy of this tenant’s lease, if same is in written form, is attached hereto. In the event that tenant does not have a written lease, the pertinent terms of said lease are as follows:
A. Circle one of the following: Month to Month / Year to Year B. Rental amount $ _______________ per ______________ C. The names of permissible tenants are as follows:

1. ____________________________ 2. ____________________________
3. ____________________________

4. _______________________________ 5. _______________________________
6. _______________________________

3. I am making this affidavit knowing that the Board of Education of the Township of Teaneck will rely on same in determining whether ________________________________ will be considered a pupil who is entitled to an education free of charge.

I understand that if any of the statements made by me are willfully false that I am subject to punishment.

____________________________________ (LANDLORD)
Sworn and subscribed before

me this _______ day of ________

__________________________ (A Notary Public)

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STUDENT NAME: ___________________________________ DOB:_____________ AGE:____     GRADE:_____	IEP: YES	NO

PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN: ___________________________________________________ PHONE: ________________________

LAST PERMANENT PLACE OF RESIDENCY IN NJ:

ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________

CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE: ____________________________________________________________

Number of years/months at last permanent address: ____________________________________

Move in date: _______________________	Move out date: _________________________

LAST SCHOOL ATTENDED: __________________________________________________________ GRADE AT LAST SCHOOL: ________

LAST PERMANENT PLACE OF RESIDENCY OUT OF STATE:

ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________

CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE: _____________________________________________________________

Number of years/months at last permanent address: ____________________________________

Move in date: ___________________________ Move out date: _____________________________

LAST SCHOOL ATTENDED: ___________________________________________________________ GRADE AT LAST SCHOOL: ________

STUDENT IS PRESENTLY:	IN A SHELTER	IN A MOTEL/HOTEL	DOUBLED UP WITH FAMILY/FRIENDS	KNOWN TO DCP&P

OTHER _______________________________________

CURRENT PHYSICAL LOCATION OF STUDENT RESIDENCE: ____________________________________________ AS OF _______________

RESIDENCE STATEMENT: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Under penalty of perjury under the laws of this state, I declare that the information provided here is true and correct and of my own personal knowledge

and that, if called upon to testify, I would be competent to do so. I also understand that I must notify the Teaneck Public School District of any changes

as soon as they occur. I give my approval for this document to be shared with the District McKinney-Vento Liaison.

Parent/Guardian signature: X________________________________ Date X_______________

Parent/Guardian print name: _________________________________________________

OSS: ___________________________Date_________

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
	
ELIGIBLE UNDER MC KINNEY-VENTO:
		YES
		NO

RESIDENCY:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DISTRICT OF RESPONSIBILITY:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NOTIFICATION SENT TO:	SCHOOL PRINCIPAL	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR	DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL SERVICES	McK-V COUNTY LIAISON

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HOME LANGUAGE SURVEY Parent/Guardian Questionnaire

P L E A S E P R I N T

This home language survey is to be completed at the time of registration by all who are registering within the Teaneck School District. The information provided is used to determine if another language is spoken in the home. The questions should be completed by the primary caregiver (with translators available, if and when needed).

Child’s name: _________________________________________________________ Date: __________ (first)	(middle)	(last)

Child's Date of Birth: ____________________________________________

Person completing the survey:	Mother	Father	Grandparent	Guardian	Other

Please tell us about your child:

1.	What language did the child learn when he/she first began to talk? __________________________

2.	What language does the family speak at home most of the time? ____________________________

3.	What language(s) does the primary caregiver (s) speak to the child most of the time? ____________

4.	What language(s) does the child speak to his/her primary caregiver (s) most of the time? _________

5.	What language(s) does the child speak to his/her brothers and sisters most of the time? __________

6.	What language does the child speak to his/her friends most of the time? _______________________

7.	In which language do you wish to receive information from the school? _______________________

8.	What name do you use for your child (if different from above)? _____________________________

Sources:
Questions 1 – 8 are based on the NJ DOE Home Language Survey that was adapted from the sample survey in A Manual for Community Representatives of the Title VI Steering Committee, published 9/76 by the Institute for Cultural Pluralism, Lau General Assistance Center, San Diego University, San Diego, CA 92182

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CHECK THE ANSWER AND INITIAL ALL QUESTIONS ON THE LINE AFTER

SPECIAL SERVICES:

Has your child ever been referred for a special education evaluation? Yes	No	___________

Has your child ever been evaluated by a special education child study team? Yes	No	___________

Has your child ever been classified for special education/related services or for speech services? Yes	No	_______

Do you have any reason to suspect that your child may have a learning, emotional or physical issue? Yes	No	____

Student has an IEP (Individualized Education Program:	Yes	___________	No	___________

Parent/Guardian provided copy of IEP: Yes	No	___________

Referred by Teaneck Case Manager: Yes	No	Teaneck Case Manager Name: _____________________________

Referred to Special Services by Registrar: Yes	No	___________	If no, why? _______________________________

SPECIAL SERVICES:

Student has an ISP (Individualized Service Plan): Yes	___________ No	___________

Parent/Guardian provided copy of ISP: Yes	No

Referred by Teaneck Case Manager: Yes	No

___________

Teaneck Case Manager

Name:_______________________________

Referred to Special Services by Registrar: Yes	No	___________

SPECIAL SERVICES:

Has your child ever had a 504 Accommodation Plan: Yes	No	________

Student has a 504 Accommodation Plan:	Yes	___________	No	___________

Parent/Guardian provided copy of 504 Accommodation Plan: Yes	No	___________

Referred by Teaneck Case Manager: Yes	No	Teaneck Case Manager

Name:_________________________________

Referred to Special Services by Registrar: Yes	No	___________

SPECIAL SERVICES

Early Intervention by NJ state: Yes	No

Do you have a meeting with a case manager: Yes	Date of meeting: ________________	No

Referred by Teaneck Case Manager: Yes	No	Teaneck Case Manager Name: ______________________________

Referred to Special Services by Registrar: Yes	No

Parent/Guardian signature: x_______________________________________________________ Date: _______________________ 11 | P a g e

TEANECK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Central Administration Office - Transportation Department 651 Teaneck Road Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 Phone (201) 833-5505

Transportation@teaneckschools.org
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Transportation Request Form

State law requires that transportation be provided as follows:

• Pupils in grades K-8 who live more than 2 miles from school;
• Pupils in grades 9-12 who live more than 2.5 miles from school; • Special education students with a valid IEP

Courtesy Busing
Courtesy busing is provided for students in grades preschool (Pre-K) through the fourth (4th) grade that reside more than 1.3 miles from their school of attendance. Children who live within walking distance of their school may not use the school buses at any time.
Parents/guardians are responsible for walking their children to and from the bus stop. If you cannot meet your child in the afternoon, we recommend that you arrange for someone to meet your child at the bus stop.

Exclusions
Courtesy busing does not apply to students in middle school and high school or preschool at Bergen Day and The Early Learning Center.

Student Information

School Year __________________________________________

Student’s Name ________________________________________

Grade _____________________________________________

School _____________________________________________

House Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone____________________________________________ Cell______________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Transportation Preference

Morning:	Afternoon:	Both:

Parent/Guardian Signature:_____________________________________________________	Date: _______________________________

Note: You may not be eligible based on distance from your residency to school. Changes take at least 3 – 4 business days.

Application Status

Qualifies For Busing	Does Not Qualify for bus:	Subscription Busing Request:	 Transportation Start Date: ______________________________

Bus # __________________	Bus Stop: ____________________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Notified (date): ____________________________________________

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***IMPORTANT***

The school’s secretary will contact the parent/guardian to schedule an appointment to finish the enrollment.

Grades PreK - Kindergarten
	Grades 5-8

(PreK)
Bryant Elementary School
One Tryon Avenue David Deubel, Principal
Contact: Antonia Hernandez - (201) 833-3976 or Venessa Watt-St. Clair, Secretary -(201) 833-5545

(K)
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School One Merrison Street
Leslie Abrew King, Principal
Contact: Chanon McDuffie, Secretary - (201) 862-2508 or (201) 862-2509
	
Benjamin Franklin Middle School 1315 Taft Road
Terrence Williams, Principal Jahari Jacobs, Assistant Principal
Gulshir Khan, Secretary - (201) 833-5451
Contact: Jennifer Henry, Guidance Secretary - (201) 833-5455

Thomas Jefferson Middle School 655 Teaneck Road Nina Odatalla, Principal
Ramon Ortiz, Assistant Principal
Gina Geronimo, Secretary - (201) 833-5471 Contact: Nicole Fernandez, Guidance Secretary (201) 833-5475
	
Grades 1-4
	Grades 9-12

Whittier Elementary School 491 West Englewood Avenue Debra Nussbaum, Principal
Contact: Tracey Strand-Coley, Secretary -201-833-5535
Hawthorne Elementary School 201 Fycke Lane
Emilio Jeanette, Principal
Contact: Dawn Santamaria, Secretary - (201)833-5540

Lowell Elementary School 1025 Lincoln Place Antoine Green, Principal
Contact: Karen Munoz, Secretary - (201) 833-5550
	
Teaneck High School 100 Elizabeth Avenue Piero LoGiudice, Principal
Margot Mack, Assistant Principal Justin O’Neill, Assistant Principal
Contact: Greg Castro, Guidance Secretary - (201) 833-5426

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