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Parent Information Center

Welcome to the Parent Information Center!

The Parent Information Center is committed to making a parent’s introduction to the Medford Public Schools a positive experience. We strive to maintain a sensitive and caring environment where all parents can find support as they go through their child’s education process.

We are located in the main lobby of Medford High School, 489 Winthrop Street. You can also contact us at 781-393-2130 or 781-393-2132.

Curriculum Overviews:

The Medford Public Schools essential learning brochures for grades K-8 are available for parents to review in order to get a clear understanding of the curriculum requirements from grade to grade.

General Community Information:

The Parent Information Center acts as a clearinghouse for information regarding activities and events that would be of special interest to parents of school aged children.

Registering Your Child in the MPS

The Parent Information Center will need the following student assignment registration documents:

Pre-K to Grade 8
Birth Certificate
Immunization Records (school nurse on site to review and ensure complete immunizations)*
*All preschool registrations must have up to date physical exam documentation
Two forms for proof of residency (utility bill, or rental lease agreement, mortgage statement)
MA Transfer Card (if transferring from another school in MA)
Photo ID of parent/guardian
Personnel will be available for parents whose children need special education or bilingual/ESL services.
Parents of special education students should bring a copy of their child’s current I.E.P.
Second language students will be tested to determine if ELL services are needed.

Grades 9-12
In addition to the above requirements, please provide from previous school:
Transcript
Discipline Record
Attendance Record
Academic Record
MCAS scores

Kindergarten Registration 2010

Children born in 2005 are eligible to attend kindergarten in September 2010. If you would like to receive a registration packet, please call or stop by the Parent Information Center (located at Medford High School- see below). Leave your child’s name, address and date of birth. Packets will be mailed out in January 2010.

Medford Public Schools
Parent Information Center
489 Winthrop Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2130 or 2132
Fax (781) 395-1468
Hours: Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

School Assignment

The Medford Public Schools has adopted a “controlled choice” student assignment plan. Under this plan, parents will be allowed to choose the schools that are best suited for their child by their own rank order of preference. Kindergarten through Grade 5 students will be assigned to the school within their “proximity/geographical zone” but parents may opt to enter a computerized selection process for another Medford Public School.

Parents of middle school students may choose either the John J. McGlynn K-8 School or the Madeleine Dugger Andrews 6-8 School. Students are assigned according to space availability, sibling placement and diversity plan guidelines.

Grades 9-12 are assigned to Medford High School.