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Central Registration Appointments
If you require assistance or have any questions/inquiries regarding your child{ren}s' registration appointment, please contact the Office of Central Registration at 973-321-2501 or at 973-938-4116
Attention Parents/Guardians: If you have a child that will be 5 years old by October 31, 2020 please call 973-321-2501 to make an appointment to register for September. If you already have an appointment there is no need to call.
Please note, due to COVID-19, we have made a few changes regarding the registration process:
The NEW registration entrance has been moved to the back side of 90 Delaware Ave which is located in the parking lot of the Farmboy Super Fresh suparmarket. Student registration is by appointment only.
Children do NOT need to be present for the appointment. Only one parent or legal guardian will be allowed in the building unless you need an interpreter to accompany you and you must wear a mask.
The required documents for the student registration that must be readily available in order to be seen are: child’s birth certificate and immunization record, parent/guardian photo ID, 2 recent proofs of address for the parent/guardian, completed Registration Form and Home Language Survey form. (The Registration Form and Home Language can be found on the Paterson Public Schools website under the Central Registration department at http://www.paterson.k12.nj.us/11_departments/central_registration.php .)
Please bring a pen with you to fill out any additional forms. Be advised, your temperature will be taken before entering the building.
For more information, or if you have additional questions or concerns regarding your child’s registration, please visit the Paterson Public Schools website or call the Office of Central Registration at 973-321-2501.
The Paterson Academy for the Gifted and Talented at School 28 is designed for students throughout the city in grades 2-8 who qualify to attend through the gifted screening and identification process.
Salman Chowdhury Honored at Board of Education Meeting
Paterson Public Schools officials and Board of Education commissioners honored the district’s top scorers on the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) that were administered last spring. Among the honorees is Salman Chowdhury of Public School No. 28, who has earned a perfect score of the state assessments for the second consecutive year.
"Escape the Vape"
The Paterson Public School district has taken a strong stance against all substances associated with electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) including e-cigarettes and vape pens. With youth vaping on the rise coupled with death and illnesses skyrocketing nationwide, it is important to be educated on the effects and dangers that vaping and nicotine has on our bodies. Our district is providing all of our site visitors about the current trends and news updates, helpful links and printable materials for students and their families, and quitting resources in light of this vaping crisis. The Paterson Anti-Vaping Committee is dedicated to making sure all of our students are vape free and understand the dangers of ENDS and their use. Important information about this issue can be found on our District Vaping Page.
The District’s First International Baccalaureate Diploma Graduate
Aamya Perez was first in her class when she graduated from International High School in June, and now she has scored another first. Perez has received notification that she has earned the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma in recognition of her exceptional work in completing its rigorous requirements while a student in the IB program at IHS.
“Aamya Perez is the epitome of a student who makes the most of the opportunities that are presented to her,” said Superintendent of Schools Eileen Shafer. “She worked very hard to earn the IB diploma and she will go down in the history of our district as the first to do so. I want to congratulate her, as well as her parents, her teachers, her administrators and all who supported Amaya in high school. We all wish her continued success at UPenn.”
Curriculum Survey
Together with you, Paterson Public Schools is committed to developing curricula that meets the needs of all students. To do that, we need your feedback. Please fill out the survey to be a part of this important process that will increase your students’ understandings and improve their academic outcomes.
In order to provide parents and guardians with information regarding any state assessment or commercially developed standardized assessment that will be administered over the course of the school year the following two charts outline the assessments that the Paterson School District administers:
Some Paterson Public Schools families will be receiving the state’s Household Information Survey in the mail. If you receive one, please complete it and return it to your child’s school ASAP. It will help our schools become eligible for more funding. Please see the video below.
Student Immunization Records Requirement
New Jersey state law requires all public school students to have complete immunization records on file at their school.
A child who has an incomplete record of immunizations may not be permitted to attend public school. Also, all sixth grade students require two additional immunizations.
If you have received notification that your child’s immunization records are incomplete, or if your child will enter the sixth grade in September, please contact your family doctor or clinic so your child may receive the needed immunizations.
If you do not have a family doctor or clinic, please contact the Paterson Board of Health at 973-321-1277 or the Paterson Community Health Center at 973-278-2600. They are ready to assist families needing vaccinations for their children. Flyer with details
Free Preschool for Paterson Children
Studies show that children who attend preschool have a long-lasting advantage in school. If you are a parent or guardian of a Paterson boy or girl who is 3 or 4 years old, they are entitled to a full day of preschool instruction at no charge. Registration should take place at the preschool center of your choice. Click on the link in English, Spanish, Arabic or Bengali for more information or call 973-321-2501.
Report Cards on Parent Portal Pilot Program
The District is making fourth marking report cards available online for a select number of schools in a special pilot program that is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, June 26th. The schools involved in this pilot program are:
Public School No. 8
Public School No. 13
Public School No. 16
Public School No. 29
The New Roberto Clemente School
The Urban Leadership Academy
The School of Education and Training (Kennedy Educational Complex)
The School of Business, Technology, Marketing & Finance (Kennedy Educational Complex)
In order to access student progress reports online, parents need an activation code to set up an account on the Infinite Campus parent portal. Parents can get their activation codes, as well as assistance in setting up their Infinite Campus accounts, by contacting the main office of the school their child attends.
Parents with an Infinite Campus account can access the parent portal on the district website or on the Paterson Public Schools mobile app.
Parents are able to access their child’s report cards by doing the following:
Look for “Campus Backpack” on the menu at the left of the page. Click on “Campus Backpack.”
Select the student’s progress report by clicking its checkbox in the “View” column
Click the checkbox next to the phrase “Please click OK to acknowledge receipt of this document.” It’s at the very top of the web page.
Click on “Save” in the dialogue box to download the report.
Schools will continue to provide printed hardcopies of report cards for parents. Click here to view a how-to video on accessing progress reports.
Keeping our Children Safe on the Internet and Online
Today's children are the first generation to be born and raised with the internet as part of their everyday lives. They often know more about the internet than their parents and guardians. Please review this important presentation from the district's Director of Instructional Technology, Jose Correa, to help you understand what your children are doing online and to learn how to make smart choices to keep them safe when using the internet.
Check Out Our Student & Parent Portal
The Paterson Public Schools Student & Parent Portal is a secure website that provides parents, guardians and students with real-time access to information to better understand and participate in the education of Paterson students. You can access it by clicking on the top button in the left column. Here are instructions on how to setup the Parent Portal and detailed instructions for Parents on how to use it.
Paterson Unites for Literacy
Paterson Public Schools District Graduation Data
Paterson Public Schools 2018 graduates received a total of over 13 million dollars in grants and scholarships and over 900 of our new graduates will be attending college in the fall! Click here for a breakdown of the graduation data.
Information from Superintendent Shafer's Community Forums
Please review these three PowerPoint presentations for information relevant to all Paterson Public School parents, guardians, and students:
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Get Connected with Paterson Public Schools
Be sure to download the New and Improved Paterson Public Schools App to your phone or other smart device! This is the best way to stay in contact with your school or schools, as well as the district itself. Timely, important school and district information of every kind will be at your fingertips. Visit your provider’s app store today (Play Store for Android, iTunes or App Store for Apple devices) and search: “Paterson Public Schools.” It’s easy, quick and free! After you install the app, go to setup and select your school or schools, along with the school district and you’re done. View our App flyer here.
If a Paterson Public Schools’ student is having problems in their physical, social, communication, cognitive or sensory development, parents may contact the Department of Special Services at 973-321-0431 to obtain further information regarding help for students with potential disabilities.
Transportation Questions
If you have any questions regarding transportation, please contact 973-321-0830 or 973-321-0686.
Aamya Perez was first in her class when she graduated from International High School in June, and now she has scored another first. Perez has received notification that she has earned the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma in recognition of her exceptional work in completing its rigorous requirements while a student in the IB program at IHS. 
High School Parental Notification of Standardized Assessments
Today's children are the first generation to be born and raised with the internet as part of their everyday lives. They often know more about the internet than their parents and guardians. Please 
2 Year Transitional Plan to Local Control
Improving Reading Skills
If you have any questions regarding transportation, please contact 973-321-0830 or 973-321-0686. 
