New Student Registration

Enrolling in the Westwood Public Schools

Below please find the steps to register students in the Westwood Public Schools. If you are interested in registering for Preschool, please call 781-326-7500, x5113. If you are registering for kindergarten please visit our Kindergarten Registration Page.

 

1. Complete the Pre-Registration in Westwood Family Connection.
    
2. Print and complete forms listed on the right.
    
3. Submission of the following required documents and forms:
    
   • Proof of residency
   • Proof of occupancy
   • Birth certificate
   • Medical documentation (Immunization records and physician's report of a physical exam conducted and signed within the past six months by a Massachusetts physician [or within six months following school entry.])
   • Home Language Survey
   • Student records request
   • School Bus Transportation Application (if applicable)
   • Free/Reduced Lunch Application (if applicable)
   
    
4. Upon successful completion of the pre-registration, submission of all forms, verification of residency, and review of immunization records for compliance, student will be assigned to classroom.

 

Please note that the District may require that an appointment be made to provide reasonable time to review documents.

 

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Important Information

To register in the Westwood Public Schools, you must be a resident of the Town of Westwood. Review our residency sheet for more information.

If you have moved within Westwood, you must submit a Change of Contact Information form.

If you have moved within Westwood, but outside of the elementary district in which your child currently attends, you must submit an Application for Intra-District Transfer.
 

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Additional Resources

How many elementary schools are in Westwood and how are students assigned?

There are five elementary schools serving children in kindergarten through grade 5. Students are assigned to elementary schools based upon home address.

The School Committee has designated University Station as a “buffer zone” district for elementary students. Families that newly enroll will be assigned to one of our elementary schools based on an assessment of which school is best able to accommodate additional students at a given grade. The district commits to keeping siblings in the same school moving forward.

What are the immunization requirements for school attendance?

Information on Massachusetts immunization requirements are available from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

Will my child ride the bus to school?

Eligibility for bus transportation is based on whether you live in a "riding zone" or a "walking zone." These zones have been established and adopted by the School Committee. To determine what zone you live in, consult the Town Of Westwood's Graphic Information System map.

Who do I contact with additional questions?

You may contact the Superintendent's Office at 781-326-7500, x1340.