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James L. Garvey Parent Information Center


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James L. Garvey Parent Information Center

Student registration, transfer information, registration and immunization requirements, transfer form, PIC contacts, PIC directions and school calendar

768 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610

Phone: 508-799-3194

Guide

	Parent's Guide to the Worcester Public School System
	Parent's Guide to the Worcester Public School System

	Guía Para Los Padres Sobre Las Escuelas Públicas
	Guía Para Los Padres Sobre Las Escuelas Públicas

Important Information

The Worcester Public Schools has a voluntary student assignment policy, utilizing its Magnet School Network and its school of choice options.

All elementary school students registering or transferring into the Worcester Public Schools are required to do so at the Parent Information Center. Staff at the Center assists parents in the selection of an educational environment that meets the academic needs of their child. This allows parents the opportunity to take advantage of the diverse educational opportunities that exist within the Worcester Public Schools.

The Parent Information Center continues to provide parents with:

Information regarding the established Student Assignment Policy;
Assistance in obtaining access to specialized resources available in the Worcester Public Schools;
Assistance with on-site visits to all schools within the system;
Help in the initial stages of registration required by the school; i.e., proof of birth, immunization records and proof of Worcester Residency.
Assurance that all Worcester Public Schools parents are fully informed of all important news, events, and educational opportunities being offered by the school system.

The Parent Information Center serves as the main source of information and assistance to all new students entering the Worcester Public Schools. The goal of the Center is to provide parents with all information relative to the advantages and opportunities for their children in Magnet and Choice schools.

The Parent Information Center has available brochures describing schools and programs, as well as staff that is knowledgeable about the Worcester Public Schools and its resources. The staff of the Parent Information Center works closely with principals, parents, and school support staff to insure that parents have all the information necessary when making choice decisions. Native language assistance is also available.

The Parent Information Center is centrally located and is open year round Monday-Friday from 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. It is also possible for parents to make appointments that are more convenient to them than the regular hours offered at the Center by calling 508-799-3194. In addition, home visits can be scheduled to accommodate housebound parents or guardians.

Kindergarten registration for the next school year begins in January, following an outreach mailing to parents of potential students by the principals of all elementary schools. This mailing list is compiled with the assistance of the Worcester Public Health department, Area Worship Centers, Neighborhood Centers, head Start Programs, Special Education Programs, the Bilingual department, and media outreach by the Parent Information Center.

Staff of the Parent Information Center communicates with Greek, Spanish, and Vietnamese parents in their native languages.

The Student Assignment Officer meets regularly with all the Neighborhood Center Directors, the Director of Public Health Nurses, and the principals of all elementary schools. Meetings are also held on a regular basis with principals and school staff to update Parent Information Center staff of changes in school and program offerings.

Kindergarten

The Worcester Public Schools offers full-day kindergarten programs in all of it's elementary schools. School Committee Policy: To be eligible to an attend kindergarten, a child must be five years old by December 31st.

All registrations for both preschool and kindergarten take place at the Parent Information Center, 768 Main Street. Parent Information Center hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Children will not be registered to attend kindergarten unless guardians provide :

Proof of child’s birth
Updated immunization record
Proof of Worcester residency

Grades 1- 6

New students entering grades 1 - 6 also register at the Parent Information Center. They, too, must provide :

Proof of child’s birth
Updated immunization record
Proof of Worcester residency

Grade 7-12

New students registering for grades 7-12 must do so at their quadrant secondary school. If you are uncertain as to the quadrant in which you live, you may obtain this information by calling the Parent Information Center at 508-799-3194 or 508-799-3450.