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 常见问题解答. If you have additional questions, please contact the 学校 直接地。
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 学校 year. Children who turn 5 on August 1 or later enroll the following 学校 year. For information on enrollment in public preschool programs (e.g., EOEL, SPED), please contact the Executive Office on Early Learning (EOEL) 和 寻找孩子.
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Determine 学校 合格
- Find Your 学校：使用 SchoolSite Locator App to identify your designated 学校 based on your address.
- Your child must attend the 学校 that serves your geographic area of residence.
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准备以下文件
- Student 入学率 Form (PDF) 和 Supplemental Kindergarten 入学率 Form (PDF) 针对进入幼儿园的学生。
- 母语调查 (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.
- 居住证明：水电费账单、租赁协议或其他显示您当前地址的官方文件。
- A notarized statement by a relative/friend can be accepted by the 学校 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.
- 出生证明：用于年龄核实。外国学生可使用学生护照或学生签证。
- Families in Unstable Housing: Families experiencing unstable housing are covered by enrollment guidelines provided in the McKinney-Vento Act. Please contact a 社区联络员 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 学校 where he/she should properly be attending. The Department may pursue prosecution at its discretion.
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Complete the 入学率 应用
- 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 学校, 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 学校 year, please go to your designated school to complete in-person registration.
- 拥有家长门户帐户的现有或前 HIDOE 家庭： 请遵循这些 指示 for 招生 your child using the Infinite Campus 家长门户.
- 新 HIDOE 家庭或没有家长门户帐户的家庭： 请遵循这些 指示 for 招生 your child using the online weblink.
*Parents/Guardians need to complete the withdrawal process at their child’s current 学校 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 学校 or for students in a terminal grade at a HIDOE 学校 that feeds into the next HIDOE 学校.
To enroll your student at a Hawaiʻi public charter 学校, please contact the charter 学校 directly for more information about their individual admissions processes and deadlines.
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提交申请
请确保所有文件齐全并在截止日期前提交。
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确认与指导
After enrollment, you will receive a confirmation from the 学校. We encourage you to attend any scheduled orientation sessions to familiarize yourself with the 学校 environment and resources.
翻译文件
Student 入学率 Form
这 Student 入学率 Form (PDF) is required for all students. Translated documents in your preferred language are also available below.
Home Language Survey (HLS)
这 母语调查表 (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.
特殊教育服务
If your child has a disability affecting their learning or development, we are here to guide you through the 接受特殊教育的过程 及相关服务。