MoorestownTownship Public Schools

2021-2022 Kindergarten Registration Process

Moorestown Township Public Schools offer two options for Kindergarten. A half day morning session only and a tuition based extended day option.  

If you are a Moorestown resident and think your family would qualify for free or reduced lunch, you may be eligible for a tuition discount. To determine eligibility, please fill out the Free and Reduced Lunch Application.

STEP1
If you have ever registered your child in the MTPS school district, go directly to Step 2. 

Preregister your child online using our Genesis Open Registration.  If you do not have access to a computer, contact our district's Registrar, Cathy Kain at [email protected] or 856-778-6610 ext. 12019.

STEP 2

Print and complete the registration forms found at the bottom of this page.  Either drop off or mail the following Required Information and the Forms along with your September payment, if opting for the extended day Kindergarten.  Please note, all forms, required information and, if applicable, September payment should be submitted to Cathy Kain in one packet.  

Required Information to Register Your Student

Due to COVID, please submit copies only.

1. Copy of Birth Certificate or Passport.
   • New Jersey Statute on Birth Certificate Requirement
2. Copy of Doctor Certified Immunization Record.
   • Letter from Superintendent regarding Immunization Requirement
3. Copies of 5 Proofs of Residency
   • If you are currently a resident, bring five documents, such as: utility bills, licenses, permits, insurance, car registration, voter registration, tax bill, receipts, cancelled checks, medical reports, employment documents, delivery receipts, business record, survey, fire inspection, title, settlement paper, homeowners, etc.
   • If you are in the process of buying a home in Moorestown, provide your agreement of sale and complete the Certificate of Residence.
   • If you are leasing, bring a copy of the entire signed lease at the time of registration and four other proofs (within 30 days).
   • If child and parent are moving in with a Moorestown resident, provide five forms of proof of residency and a signed Affidavit of Residency-Child and Parent Living with Resident.
   • If you will be supporting a child other than your own, provide five forms of proof of residency as well as either Legal Guardian documentation or Affidavit for Non-Resident Pupils.
4. If your child has an IEP (Individual Education Plan from the Child Study Team), copy of the most current documentation.
5. If Applicable - Copy of Custody/Guardianship Documentation if there is a Legal Restraining Order, Custody Order, Name Change or any other legal documentation.
6. Copy of New Jersey transfer card, if transferring from a New Jersey public school, with SID# (10 digits).
7. All Forms listed below - printed and filled out

FORMS

-forms marked with an * are required by all students

1. Health History Form * - Fillable or Printable
2. Physical Exam Requirement Form * - Fillable or Printable
3. Physical Exam Form *- physical examinations are required for all Kindergarten and new students.  Our school physician is also available for physical examinations for students who do not have a medical home.
4. Dental Exam Form * - required for all students entering Preschool through 3rd grade. 
5. Kindergarten Parent Letter and Preference Form* - - Kindergarten preference form is second page of letter 
   
6. Parent Questionnaire for Kids Entering Kindergarten *
7. Home Language Survey *  - required if you didn't fill it out during the online preregistration
8. Affidavit for Non-Resident Pupils
9. Affidavit of Residency - Child and Parent Living with Resident
10. Certificate of Residency
11. Special Education Forms - for students who are classified with an Individual Education Program, IEP

• CST Records Request Form
• Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Annual Notification
• Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Parental Consent Form

Welcome Families for New Students

The Moorestown Home & School Association has a Welcome Families team made up of parent volunteers that supports new families transition to our community by personally welcoming you and your child. The team connects new students with other students in the same grade through planned activities or events prior to the beginning of school.

For more information and to submit a form if you are interested in having the Home & School Welcoming Team contact you, please click on the following link corresponding to your child's school.

• New Baker Kindergarten Student Welcome Form
• New Roberts School Kindergarten Student Welcome Form

• New South Valley Kindergarten Student Welcome Form