How to Register for the Boston Public Schools - Part III: Gather your Paperwork and Register
You've chosen your schools and pre-registered, now it's time to go to a family resource center and register. To have the best chance of getting one of your top choices you need to register during the first registration period. For 2007 the first period runs January 5th - February 2nd. It doesn't matter when you go, but don't put it off until too late. If you run into a problem and need an additional vaccination or document you'll want to leave time to go back. BPS requests that you go during a certain week based on the first letter of your last name, but that's not required.
Beore you go you'll need to make sure you have all of the required documentation. Make sure you bring a printout from your pre-registration. This will speed your process quite a bit. You'll also need to bring three proofs of residency. The BPS provides a list of acceptable documents. You'll need an original birth certificate or a passport for your child. Finally, you'll need proof of vaccinations. The BPS "Introducing the Boston Public Schools" brochure lists the required vaccinations on page 3.
Once you have everything together you'll need to go to a family resource center. You can find locations and hours here. Note that you can go to any center, it doesn't matter which zone you live in.
Now all that's left to do is to wait for your assignment letter to arrive in mid-march. Good luck and don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions. Just click my name below.
