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General Registration

Welcome to Watertown Public Schools! Below you will find the steps and information required to register your student.

 

Step 1: Complete Online Registration

To begin, select your preferred language below to create a Parent Account. A valid email address is required to complete this step.

 

 

Step 2: Contact the Registrar & Schedule an Appointment

👉 Schedule an Appointment with the Registrar Calendar Link

Families are requested to schedule an appointment prior to visiting the office. For registration assistance or questions, please reach out to us using the contact details below:

  • Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Email: WPS_Registrar@watertown.k12.ma.us
  • Phone: 617-972-4216
  • Fax: 617-924-0940
  • Location: 30 Common Street, Phillips Building, Room 203, Watertown, MA 02472

Step 3: English Language Screening (If Applicable)

If your home language is other than English, please review the notification documents below regarding English Language Education screening:

Step 4: Submit Health & Medical Documentation

According to Massachusetts State Law, all students entering school must provide proof of physical examination and immunization records from a licensed healthcare provider to the school nurse prior to starting school.

  • Physical Exam: Required for all new registrants and students entering Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 4th grade, 7th grade, and 10th grade (performed within 1 year prior to entrance). A TB risk assessment must be included for new registrants.
  • Immunization Certificate: Must detail the day, month, and year of all required vaccinations in English.

Preschool and PreKindergarten:

  • 1-4 doses of Hib
  • 4 doses of DTap/DTP vaccine
  • 3 doses of Polio vaccine
  • 1 dose of MMR vaccine; laboratory evidence of immunity is acceptable
  • 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine
  • 1 dose of Varicella vaccine; physician-certified reliable history of chickenpox disease or laboratory evidence of immunity is acceptable
  • 1 Lead Screen with result

Kindergarten-6th Grade:

  • 5 doses of DTap/DTP vaccine
  • 4 doses of Polio vaccine
  • 2 doses of MMR vaccine; laboratory evidence of immunity is acceptable
  • 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine
  • 2 doses of Varicella vaccine;  physician-certified reliable history of chickenpox disease or laboratory evidence of immunity is acceptable
  • 1 Lead Screen with result
  • 1 Vision Screen (required for Kindergarten only)

7th-10th Grade:

In addition to the required vaccinations for entering Kindergarten, the following immunizations are required for all students entering 7th grade:

  • 1 dose of TDap vaccine
  • 1 dose of Meningococcal vaccine MenACWY

11th-12th Grade:

2 doses of Meningococcal vaccine MenACWY (2nd dose must be given on or after the 16th birthday); 1 dose is acceptable if it was given on or after the 16th birthday.

Required Health Forms & Guidelines (links will be updated shortly):