Parent Resources

This section of our website is designed to provide easy access to important information for parents and guardians. Here you will find information regarding procedures for registering a child in the Morris School District, links to parent organizations, Digitial Backpack flyers, and other resources. We hope you find this information helpful.

Registration

Welcome Letter and Registration Forms

Kindergarten Registration

Student Transfers

Registration Procedures

In order to register a child in the Morris School District it is necessary to complete a registration form and provide required documentation. These forms are available here and at each Morris School District school. Once completed, forms and documentation must to be brought to one of the Morris School District schools so that they may be reviewed and processed.

Once the school has reviewed all paperwork and determined that all necessary information has been provided, an appointment will be scheduled with our Registrar to complete the registration process. It will be necessary for the parent/guardian and the enrolling student(s) be present at that appointment.

After completing the registration form and gathering all required documents, parents must bring the following items along with the student (The student must be present along with a parent/guardian at the time of registration)

• An official copy of the birth certificate with a raised seal must be presented upon registration.
  
  
• Parents should present health records for review by the school nurse, who will determine if they comply with requirements for immunizations and physical examinations.
  
  
• If a person other than a parent attempts to register a student, that person must provide proof of legal guardianship approved through court action or meet criteria for other exceptional circumstances.
  
  If you need more information please call the the Curriculum Office at 973-292-2300, ext. 2112.
  
  
• Registration requires documentation of residency through either proof of home ownership (property tax bill, contract of sale, mortgage, etc.) or a copy of a current lease and two other proofs of residence. These may include:

  • Current utility bills (phone, cable, gas, electric, etc.)
  • Voter registration
  • Financial account information
  • Delivery receipts or other documentation that shows attachment to the particular location.
    
    
• When the parent/guardian does not lease or own the domicile and is staying with another party who owns or rents property, the parent or legal guardian must submit a notarized statement from the person who does own or lease the property, indicating that he or she is residing there with the student.
  
  
• When the parent/guardian is planning to purchase property and become a resident within sixty days of registration, he or she may apply for permission to register the student through the Superintendent's office. Specific documentation, such as contract of sale, provision of an escrow check for tuition, etc., will be required.
  
  Under very unusual circumstances students are permitted to attend who are not residents, upon payment of tuition at an approved rate.