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 Preguntas frecuentes. If you have additional questions, please contact the escuela directamente.
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 escuela year. Children who turn 5 on August 1 or later enroll the following escuela year. For information on enrollment in public preschool programs (e.g., EOEL, SPED), please contact the Executive Office on Early Learning (EOEL) y Niño Encuentra.
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Determine Escuela Elegibilidad
- Find Your Escuela:Utilice el SchoolSite Locator App to identify your designated escuela based on your address.
- Your child must attend the escuela that serves your geographic area of residence.
- To enroll your student at a Hawaiʻi public charter escuela, please contact the charter escuela directly for more information about their individual admissions processes and deadlines.
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Prepare los siguientes documentos
- Student Inscripción Form (PDF) y el Supplemental Kindergarten Inscripción Form (PDF) Para estudiantes que ingresan al jardín de infantes.
- Encuesta sobre el idioma que se habla en casa (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.
- Comprobante de residencia:Factura de servicios públicos, contrato de arrendamiento u otros documentos oficiales que muestren su dirección actual.
- A notarized statement by a relative/friend can be accepted by the escuela 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.
- Certificado de nacimiento:Para verificar la edad, se aceptan pasaportes o visas de estudiantes para estudiantes extranjeros.
- Families in Unstable Housing: Families experiencing unstable housing are covered by enrollment guidelines provided in the McKinney-Vento Act. Please contact a Enlace comunitario 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 escuela where he/she should properly be attending. The Department may pursue prosecution at its discretion.
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Complete the Inscripción Solicitud
Visit your designated school in-person to complete the enrollment process.
Documentos traducidos
Student Inscripción Form
El Student Inscripción Form (PDF) is required for all students. Translated documents in your preferred language are also available below.
Home Language Survey (HLS)
El Formulario de encuesta sobre el idioma que se habla en casa (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.
Servicios de educación especial
If your child has a disability affecting their learning or development, we are here to guide you through the proceso de acceso a la educación especial y servicios relacionados.