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 자주 묻는 질문. If you have additional questions, please contact the 학교 곧장.
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 학교 year. Children who turn 5 on August 1 or later enroll the following 학교 year. For information on enrollment in public preschool programs (e.g., EOEL, SPED), please contact the Executive Office on Early Learning (EOEL) 그리고 어린이 찾기.
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Determine 학교 적임
- Find Your 학교: 사용하세요 SchoolSite Locator App to identify your designated 학교 based on your address.
- Your child must attend the 학교 that serves your geographic area of residence.
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다음 서류를 준비하세요
- Student 등록 Form (PDF) 그리고 Supplemental Kindergarten 등록 Form (PDF) 유치원에 입학하는 학생을 위해.
- 홈 언어 조사(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.
- 거주 증명: 공공 서비스 요금 청구서, 임대 계약서 또는 현재 주소를 보여주는 다른 공식 문서.
- A notarized statement by a relative/friend can be accepted by the 학교 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.
- 출생증명서: 연령 확인을 위해. 외국인 학생은 학생 여권 또는 학생 비자를 사용할 수 있습니다.
- Families in Unstable Housing: Families experiencing unstable housing are covered by enrollment guidelines provided in the McKinney-Vento Act. Please contact a 커뮤니티 연락원 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 학교 where he/she should properly be attending. The Department may pursue prosecution at its discretion.
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Complete the 등록 애플리케이션
- 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 학교, 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 학교 year, please go to your designated school to complete in-person registration.
- 부모 포털 계정이 있는 기존 또는 이전 HIDOE 가족: 이것을 따라주세요 지침 for 등록하다 your child using the Infinite Campus 부모 포털.
- 새로운 HIDOE 가족 또는 부모 포털 계정이 없는 가족: 이것을 따라주세요 지침 for 등록하다 your child using the online weblink.
*Parents/Guardians need to complete the withdrawal process at their child’s current 학교 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 학교 or for students in a terminal grade at a HIDOE 학교 that feeds into the next HIDOE 학교.
To enroll your student at a Hawaiʻi public charter 학교, please contact the charter 학교 directly for more information about their individual admissions processes and deadlines.
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신청서 제출
모든 서류가 완성되어 마감일까지 제출되었는지 확인해 주세요.
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확인 및 오리엔테이션
After enrollment, you will receive a confirmation from the 학교. We encourage you to attend any scheduled orientation sessions to familiarize yourself with the 학교 environment and resources.
번역된 문서
Student 등록 Form
그만큼 Student 등록 Form (PDF) is required for all students. Translated documents in your preferred language are also available below.
Home Language Survey (HLS)
그만큼 모국어 설문 조사 양식(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.
특수교육 서비스
If your child has a disability affecting their learning or development, we are here to guide you through the 특수교육 접근 과정 및 관련 서비스.