Portsmouth, RI Schools  Our mission is to create a comprehensive teaching and learning environment which provides opportunities for all students to become, to their fullest potential, responsible citizens, self-directed individuals, and life-long learners.  

    Registration

     Each Spring registration for Kindergarten is held. All children who will be five years old by the end of that calendar year are eligible for Kindergarten. A child who will be six years old by the end of that calendar year is eligible for grade one or pre-one.

Throughout the school year, registrations are taken at the schools. During the summer months, registrations are accepted at the School Administration Building for grades K-4, at Portsmouth High School for grades 9-12, and at Portsmouth Middle School for grades 5-8. Should your child have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), please present that to the school at the time of registration. The school will notify the Regional Special Education Office for follow-up concerning the childs placement.

Requirements for Registration:

1) Birth Certificate

2) All entering students must present evidence of immunization with month/day/year for the following immunizations:

Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Oral Polio, HIB, Hepatitis, Measles, Mumps, and Rubella, Tuberculosis, and Lead Screening.

3)Transfer card, report card, or hand carried records from previous school when applicable.

4) Two proofs of residency in the town of Portsmouth. The child must reside in Portsmouth with his parent(s) or legal guardian. The following documents, with the Portsmouth residence clearly identified, are accepted as proofs of residency:

Voter Registration Card

Utility Bill

Rent Receipt

RI Driver's License

Lease

Military families new to the area who may be unable to present the above must present a letter from the housing office.

5) Each child entering the Portsmouth schools for the first time must provide evidence of a physical examination within six months prior to their entry.

6)Please note that Kindergarten is mandatory. In order to be eligible for grade one, a child must have completed a state recognized or accredited Kindergarten program.

When registering during the school year, in most cases, students will begin classes on the day after they register in order to allow for any entrance testing which may be required at the school level to facilitate placement of the student.

POLICY INFORMATION

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT

In accordance with School Committee Policy 5116, the following requirements are observed:

1. Only children who reside in Portsmouth, residency being as defined by the Rhode Island General Laws, Section 16-64-1, and who are legally under the control of the adults with whom they reside shall be allowed to attend the Portsmouth Public Schools.

2. Parents of non-resident children may request in writing from the Superintendent of Schools permission for a child or children to attend the Portsmouth Public Schools at a tuition rate established annually by the School Committee.

     We welcome receiving your completed registration forms.  These forms are best viewed and printed in the Internet Explorer Browser.  Please print the forms, fill them in, and mail them to the school with your original signature.  Facsimiles will not be accepted.

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