Enrolling in Hawaiʻi’s public schools is a simple process. Follow the steps below to get started. Find answers to commonly asked questions in our Mga FAQ. If you have additional questions, please contact the eskwelahan direkta.
Steps to enroll
These steps apply to kindergarten through high school enrollment. Children who are 5 years old by July 31 enroll in kindergarten for that eskwelahan year. Children who turn 5 on August 1 or later enroll the following eskwelahan year. For information on enrollment in public preschool programs (e.g., EOEL, SPED), please contact the Executive Office on Early Learning (EOEL) ug Pagpangita sa Bata.
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Determine Eskwelahan Kwalipikado
- Find Your Eskwelahan: Gamita ang SchoolSite Locator App to identify your designated eskwelahan based on your address.
- Your child must attend the eskwelahan that serves your geographic area of residence.
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Andama ang mosunod nga mga dokumento
- Student Pagpalista Form (PDF) ug ang Supplemental Kindergarten Pagpalista Form (PDF) alang sa mga estudyante nga mosulod sa Kindergarten.
- Home Language Survey (PDF). The Language List may be used to assist with completing the HLS. Translated documents in your preferred language are also available below.
- Valid photo ID of parent/guardian.
- Pamatuod sa Pagpuyo: Utility bill, lease agreement, o uban pang opisyal nga mga dokumento nga nagpakita sa imong kasamtangan nga adres.
- A notarized statement by a relative/friend can be accepted by the eskwelahan with the following stipulation: (a) Notarized statement must state that the parent/legal guardian and child are living with the relative/friend; (b) Notarized statement must state the name of relative/friend that is on the relative/friend’s proof of legal residence; (c) Notarized statement must state the same address of relative/friend that is on the relative/friend’s proof of legal residence; (d) A copy of the relative/friend’s proof of legal residence must be attached to the notarized statement; and (e) Notarized statement must be signed by same name of relative/friend that is on the relative/friend’s proof of legal residence.
- Birth Certificate: Para sa pag-verify sa edad. Ang pasaporte sa estudyante o visa sa estudyante madawat alang sa mga langyaw nga estudyante.
- Families in Unstable Housing: Families experiencing unstable housing are covered by enrollment guidelines provided in the McKinney-Vento Act. Please contact a pakiglambigit sa komunidad in your area.
Falsification of documents submitted is subject to penalty under Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes 710-1063, resulting in the child being sent back to the eskwelahan where he/she should properly be attending. The Department may pursue prosecution at its discretion.
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Complete the Pagpalista Aplikasyon
- In-person: Visit your designated school to complete the enrollment process.
- Online: If your child is new to the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) or transferring* to a different HIDOE eskwelahan, you may submit an online registration application to begin the enrollment process. This option will be temporarily discontinued soon. If you are planning to register for the 2026-2027 eskwelahan year, please go to your designated school to complete in-person registration.
- Anaa o Kanhi HIDOE nga mga Pamilya nga adunay Parent Portal Account: Palihug sunda kini mga instruksyon for nagpalista your child using the Infinite Campus Portal sa Ginikanan.
- Bag-ong mga Pamilya sa HIDOE o kadtong walay Parent Portal Account: Palihug sunda kini mga instruksyon for nagpalista your child using the online weblink.
*Parents/Guardians need to complete the withdrawal process at their child’s current eskwelahan before beginning an online application. Parents/Guardians are not required to submit an application for students continuing to the next grade level in the same eskwelahan or for students in a terminal grade at a HIDOE eskwelahan that feeds into the next HIDOE eskwelahan.
To enroll your student at a Hawaiʻi public charter eskwelahan, please contact the charter eskwelahan directly for more information about their individual admissions processes and deadlines.
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Isumite ang Aplikasyon
Palihug siguroha nga ang tanan nga mga dokumento kompleto ug gisumite sa dili pa ang deadline.
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Pagkumpirma ug Orientasyon
After enrollment, you will receive a confirmation from the eskwelahan. We encourage you to attend any scheduled orientation sessions to familiarize yourself with the eskwelahan environment and resources.
gihubad nga mga Dokumento
Student Pagpalista Form
Ang Student Pagpalista Form (PDF) is required for all students. Translated documents in your preferred language are also available below.
Home Language Survey (HLS)
Ang Porma sa Surbey sa Pinulongan sa Balay (PDF) is required for all newly enrolled students. The Language List may be used to assist with completing the HLS. Translated documents in your preferred language are also available below.
Mga serbisyo sa Espesyal nga Edukasyon
If your child has a disability affecting their learning or development, we are here to guide you through the proseso sa pag-access sa espesyal nga edukasyon ug may kalabutan nga mga serbisyo.