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 paaralan 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 paaralan year. Children who turn 5 on August 1 or later enroll the following paaralan year. For information on enrollment in public preschool programs (e.g., EOEL, SPED), please contact the Executive Office on Early Learning (EOEL) at Paghahanap ng Bata.
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Determine Paaralan Pagiging karapat-dapat
- Find Your Paaralan: Gamitin ang SchoolSite Locator App to identify your designated paaralan based on your address.
- Your child must attend the paaralan that serves your geographic area of residence.
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Ihanda ang mga Sumusunod na Dokumento
- Student Enrolment Form (PDF) at ang Supplemental Kindergarten Enrolment Form (PDF) para sa mga mag-aaral na pumapasok 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.
- Katibayan ng Paninirahan: Utility bill, kasunduan sa pag-upa, o iba pang opisyal na dokumento na nagpapakita ng iyong kasalukuyang address.
- A notarized statement by a relative/friend can be accepted by the paaralan 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.
- Sertipiko ng kapanganakan: Para sa pag-verify ng edad. Ang pasaporte ng mag-aaral o student visa ay tinatanggap para sa mga dayuhang estudyante.
- Families in Unstable Housing: Families experiencing unstable housing are covered by enrollment guidelines provided in the McKinney-Vento Act. Please contact a pakikipag-ugnayan 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 paaralan where he/she should properly be attending. The Department may pursue prosecution at its discretion.
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Complete the Enrolment 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 paaralan, 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 paaralan year, please go to your designated school to complete in-person registration.
- Umiiral o Dating Pamilya ng HIDOE na mayroong Parent Portal Account: Mangyaring sundin ang mga ito mga tagubilin for nagpapatala your child using the Infinite Campus Portal ng Magulang.
- Bagong HIDOE Families o iyong walang Parent Portal Account: Mangyaring sundin ang mga ito mga tagubilin for nagpapatala your child using the online weblink.
*Parents/Guardians need to complete the withdrawal process at their child’s current paaralan 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 paaralan or for students in a terminal grade at a HIDOE paaralan that feeds into the next HIDOE paaralan.
To enroll your student at a Hawaiʻi public charter paaralan, please contact the charter paaralan directly for more information about their individual admissions processes and deadlines.
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Isumite ang Application
Pakitiyak na ang lahat ng mga dokumento ay kumpleto at naisumite sa deadline.
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Kumpirmasyon at Oryentasyon
After enrollment, you will receive a confirmation from the paaralan. We encourage you to attend any scheduled orientation sessions to familiarize yourself with the paaralan environment and resources.
isinalin na Mga Dokumento
Student Enrolment Form
Ang Student Enrolment Form (PDF) is required for all students. Translated documents in your preferred language are also available below.
Home Language Survey (HLS)
Ang Home Language Survey Form (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 na Edukasyon
If your child has a disability affecting their learning or development, we are here to guide you through the proseso ng pag-access sa espesyal na edukasyon at mga kaugnay na serbisyo.