Know which school your child will attend:

If you have a child who is entering kindergarten through second grade, he or she will attend he Florence L. Walther Elementary School. Any child entering third through fifth grade will attend the Bobby’s Run Intermediate School. Children entering grades six through eight will attend the Lumberton Middle School.

Register as early as possible:

Any new student must register with the schools prior to attending. General kindergarten registration and screenings take place each spring; however new residents may enroll their children any time during the year. Registering as early as possible will allow ample time to plan appropriate placement for your child.

Make an appointment to register:

Call your school to make an appointment to register your child. Registration may take place any weekday between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Be sure to bring all the necessary documents with you or the registration process will be delayed.

Visit the school before your child starts:

You and your are welcome to walk through any school and familiarize yourselves with the facilities any weekday after 3:30 p.m. Simply call the school and notify the main office of the date and time you will be coming.

Open a dialog with school members:

You are welcome to set up a meeting with the principal or teacher before your child enters school. Please call at the appropriate school office between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to make an appointment. This is particularly recommended if your child has special needs or requirements.

Do your "homework" before your child enters school:

Read up on Lumberton and districts "track record" to familiarize yourself with policies and programs. You may call the Board of Education office to request the annual state-mandated school report card, a recent copy of the district’s community newsletter, copies of brochures hat describe school programs, or a copy of the student handbook for any school. Review the information with your child.

Bring these documents with you at the time of registration:

--All immunization records. These should include MMR immunization: measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles); and at least four DPT immunizations: diphtheria, polio and tetanus for kindergarten enrollees.

--Social Security Numbers for all students

--Proof of township residency. The only acceptable items are home deeds, new home agreements of sale and rental leases.

In addition for Kindergarten only:

--Original birth certificate as proof of age.

--Proof of recent physical examination. You may either use a form from your child’s primary care physician or the district’s examination form (obtained from the school nurse). If your child has not been examined within the past year he or she will need to be seen by a physician before entering school.

--A recent wallet-size picture of your child.

In addition for transfer students only:

--Report card/standardized tests, if available from the previous school your child attended.

--Official states transfer card, if your child is transferring from another NJ district.

--Additional pertinent information or medical records from the previous school attended.