Since spaces in our Magnet schools are limited, submitting your online Magnet Schools Ballot during
the “early registration period” provides the best chance of receiving a seat.  Make sure you sign up during the following dates:

 2013-2014 School Year Registration Dates

High School Registration: December 10 – 21, 2012

Elementary and Middle School Registration: March 4 – 22, 2013

tudents currently enrolled in Springfield Public Schools must sign up online during the “Magnet and early registration” dates noted above. If your child is not yet enrolled in the Springfield Public Schools you will need to register with the Parent Information Center (PIC), in the basement of Milton Bradley Elementary School, 22 Mulberry Street (parking is available at the corner of Mulberry and School Streets). Once your child is issued a Student ID number, you may enter your Magnet School selections online. During the early registration period, extended hours and alternate registration sites are available for your convenience.

Missed early registration?  If you were not able to sign up for a seat in one of our Magnet schools during the early registration periods noted above, you can still sign up at the Parent Information Center.  For some of the most sought after schools you may have to go on a waiting list so we encourage you to sign up as early as possible, before the summer rush!

Registration Requirements:

To register your child at the PIC, you must bring with you the following:

• Birth certificate (long form that lists parent’s names)
• Immunization records
• Court /legal guardianship/ custody documents if applicable
• 3 Proofs of address including 1 from EACH category below:

1.  Picture ID: valid drivers license, Mass ID, passport or pay stub
2. Lease, or mortgage statement with record of most recent payment
3. Utility bill in your name received within the past 60 days

• Previous school records including:
          - School sign out/transfer with marks to date
          - Academic transcript/most recent report card
          - SpEd records and copy of Individual Education Plan (IEP) if applicable
          - Disciplinary records/reports if applicable

Age Requirements:

The School Committee has adopted the following age requirements for our public schools:

• 5 years old by September 1^st to enroll in Kindergarten
• 3 years old by September 1^st to enroll in Gerena or Zanetti Montessori Pre-K

If you would like more information on enrolling your child, please visit www.sps.springfield.ma.us/pic or call the Parent Information Center at (413) 787-7276.