Registration

Each elementary school has an after-school program for the enrichment and enjoyment of children in kindergarten through grade 5. The program is fee-based and separate from the Newton Public School System. These programs, along with some community-based after-school programs, are part of the Newton After-School Association (NASA), which was initiated by school-aged child care directors to create a support network among peers. Families should call the after-school program located at their particular school for registration fees, hours and space availability. Contact information for after-school programs can be found on our After School Programs page..

Kindergarten entry in the Newton Public Schools is for all students who turn five-years old prior to September 1st. Children enter kindergarten with varied learning abilities and experiences. The Newton Public Schools encourages registration in kindergarten for all children who are age-eligible to attend. Massachusetts State Law requires a child must attend school in September of the calendar year in which they turn six-years old.

Each year, the Newton Public Schools considers applications for students to transfer to a school outside of their home ("assigned") district. Out-of-Assigned district placements are limited and made on a space available basis. For more information on the policy, please visit the School Transfer Requests page.

Students are placed based on their date of birth, please see the reference chart below. The first year of public school is called Kindergarten, which begins at age 5. The second year of schooling is called grade 1, and grades are numbered sequentially through 12. Our elementary schools have grades Kindergarten to 5, middle schools have grades 6 to 8, and high schools have grades 9 to 12.

2025-2026

Date of Birth: 9/1/20 - today/23
Student's Age: 3 - 5
Grade: PK

Date of Birth: 9/1/19 - 8/31/20
Student's Age: 5 - 6
Grade: K

Date of Birth: 9/1/18 - 8/31/19
Student's Age: 6 - 7
Grade: 1

Date of Birth: 9/1/17 - 8/31/18
Student's Age: 7 - 8
Grade: 2

Date of Birth: 9/1/16 - 9/1/17
Student's Age: 8 – 9
Grade: 3

Date of Birth: 9/1/15 – 8/31/16
Student's Age: 9 - 10
Grade: 4

Date of Birth: 9/1/14 – 8/31/15
Student's Age: 10 - 11
Grade: 5

Date of Birth: 9/1/13 – 8/31/14
Student's Age: 11 - 12
Grade: 6

Date of Birth: 9/1/12 – 8/31/13
Student's Age: 12 – 13
Grade: 7

Date of Birth: 9/1/11 – 8/31/12
Student's Age: 13 – 14
Grade: 8

Date of Birth: 9/1/10 – 8/31/11
Student's Age: 14 – 15
Grade: 9

Date of Birth: 9/1/09 – 8/31/10
Student's Age: 15 – 16
Grade: 10

Date of Birth: 9/1/08 – 8/31/09
Student's Age: 16 - 17
Grade: 11

Date of Birth: 9/1/07 – 8/31/08
Student's Age: 17 – 18
Grade: 12

Yes. Our school year begins in September and ends in June. Schools accept new students during the year. 

Newton Public Schools is a neighborhood school district. Each address in Newton is assigned to a school. Students are required to attend their neighborhood school unless approved to attend another school through Out-of-Assigned District or specific program placement.

These documents must have certified translations*:

Photo identification: many passports have English translations,

Birth certificate: a passport qualifies as a certified translation

Immunization or vaccine records and physical examination: if the names of the vaccines are noted using their Latin names and the dates are noted using Arabic numerals, they may be comprehensible in their original form

Medical records, including special education testing

Physical custody documents

These documents may be unofficially translated:

School records: report cards, progress notes, student transcripts

These documents typically come in English because their point of origin is the United States:

MCAS scores

Individualized Education Plans (IEPs): request English version from school of origin

Lease agreements

Mortgage Statements

Purchase & Sales

Car Registration & Insurance

However, in the event that you are using any of the above for school registration, and the original document is not in English, expect to be asked to provide a copy in English.

*A certified translation is completed by a professional translator. It usually comes with a mark, stamp, or seal indicating the qualifications of the translator.

Are all of these documents necessary?

Immunizations: students cannot come to school without *proof* of vaccines, if you need to work with a social worker to obtain vaccines call 617-559-4034 and leave a message.

Proof of Residency: if you do not have a long lease, please fill out the Registration Certification forms and have them notarized. Notaries are available at many banks and UPS stores. 

Photo ID or Government issued ID for parent/guardian and child: I-94s are acceptable

The above documents are absolutely required for students to begin classes.

When registering for Newton Public Schools, testing typically takes place at the Education Center, 100 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 02460. Testing is done by appointment only.