Howard W. Hathaway Elementary School
Registration Information
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Howard W. Hathaway Elementary SchoolRegistration Information |
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.
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 child's 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:
| * RI Driver’s License | * Voter Registration Card |
| * Lease or Rent Receipt with Address | * Utility Bills |
| * Insurance Policy with Address | * Check with Account # Blacked Out |
| * 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 students will begin classes two days
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. Please print the forms,
fill them in, and mail them to the school with your original signature.
Facsimiles will not be accepted.
Hathaway Elementary School
53 Tallman Avenue
Portsmouth, Rhode Island 02871
401-683-0500