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Student & School Registration
 

Last Updated: 07/02/2011

 
Elementary School Registration
  Parents of new students are encouraged to register their children in the Hanover Public Schools by visiting or calling the appropriate school office before the start of the school year. Registering students before the school year allows for a smooth transition as each becomes familiar to Hanover Public Schools.
   
 
 
Cedar Elementary
265 Cedar Street
Hanover, MA 02339
Directions

Contact the Main Office:
781-878-7228

Center Elementary
65 Silver Street
Hanover, MA 02339
Directions

Contact the Main Office:
781-826-2631

Please see respective school websites for more specific registration information.

 
   
  Requirements for Preschool (four year-old)
   
  Parents of children entering preschool must provide the following information
   
 
  1. Birth Certificate
  2. Report of Physical Examination
    Only examinations completed WITHIN ONE YEAR OF THE DATE OF ENTRY are acceptable. Mrs. Maureen Cooke, Hanover Visiting Nurse Association (781-826-4971) can assist those unable to arrange a physical examination.
  3. A Doctor's Certification of Immunization
    The following list specifies the immunizations required by the Massachusetts Department of Health. EXACT DATES OF IMMUNIZATION MUST BE PROVIDED (month, day, year) BY YOUR PHYSICIAN.

    This information may be provided on a form of your pediatrician's choice or you may ask us for a Private Physician's Examination form.
DPT   4 doses of DPT
POLIO   3 doses
MMR   one or more doses (after 12 months of age)
Lead Test   one
Hepatitis B   3 doses
HIB   1-4
Varicella   1 or more doses* or physician's documentation
confirming the date the child had chickenpox.
Blood Lead Level including: Level amount and date

*Varicella requirement will be met if the immunization is given after 12 months of age.
Note: Although MMR, measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines are recommended to be given at 15 months of age, requirement will be met if given on or after 12 months of age.

  1. Medical History Form
  2. Developmental Questionnaire
  3. Registration Form
  4. Parent Information Sheet
   
  Preschool Community Peer Screenings
 

Appointments for the Preschool Screening will be scheduled if you are able to complete the forms and provide the required documentation.

The Hanover Preschool Program for 4 year old Community Peers Overview:
  • Tuition-based 3-day program with emphasis on play skills and social language
  • Parents must be able to provide transportation
  • Typically developing four-year olds with strong language/play skills who can separate from parent easily and have shown an interest in having a school-like experience.
   
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  Kindergarten Registration
 

We request that you bring an original birth certificate, a report of the most recent physical examination, and a doctor's certificate of immunizations when you come to register. As part of the registration process at the school, we shall ask you to verify your residency/address in Hanover (driver's license with Hanover address is acceptable) and ask you to complete some paper work. In an effort to expedite the registration process, we have provided you with the following forms:

  1. Registration Form
  2. Medical History Form
  3. Parent Information Sheet
  4. Developmental Questionnaire

Please complete these forms prior to registration and bring the completed forms to your district school's registration on one of the days listed above. An appointment for your youngster to be screened will be provided to you during your registration visit.

If you are NOT planning on sending your child to Center or Cedar School, please call Cedar School at 781-878-7228, or Center/Sylvester School at 781-826-2631.

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  Middle School Registration
 

When registering your child, you will need an original birth certificate, physical exam/current immunization records, proof of residency, IEP Information (if applicable), last report card and a completed registration form. Please refer to the forms listed below:

  1. Registration Form
  2. Original Birth Certificate
  3. Immunization Records
  4. Proof of Residency
  5. IEP Information (If Applicable)
  6. Last Report Card
  7. Records Release Form

For any questions or concerns, please contact the Hanover Middle School main office:
Hanover Middle School (Grades 5 - 8)
45 Whiting Street
Hanover, MA 02339
Directions

Office Phone: 781-871-1122

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  High School Registration
 

For more information about student registration at Hanover High School level, please refer to the contact information below:

Hanover High School (Grades 9 - 12)
287 Cedar Street
Hanover, MA 02339
Directions

Guidance Office: 781-878-3990
Main Office: 781-878-5450

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  Hanover Public Schools Proof of Residency Requirements
 

To establish proof of residency, a parent/legal guardian should provide at least one document from TWO of the following columns:

Copy of deed and record of most recent mortgage payment Gas bill dated within the past 30 days Valid MA driver's license or valid MA photo ID card
Copy of lease and record of most recent payment Oil bill dated within the past 30 days Valid passport
Legal affidavit from landlord affirming tenancy and record of most recent payment Electric bill dated within the past 30 days W-2 dated within the past year
  Cable bill dated within the past 30 days Property tax bill dated within the past year
    Excise tax bill dated within the past year

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