It's easy to apply to a KIPP Newark school.
You may apply online using a computer, tablet or a smartphone.
Our buildings are currently closed due to COVID-19. If you need assistance, please contact us.
If you're ready to apply, click here to apply now or see below for instructions.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Go to the Newark Enrolls website
Step 2: Create an Account
NOTE: Newark Enrolls is using a new system for the 2021-22 school year called SchoolMint. Most users will need to create a new account.
- If you have never used the new Newark Enrolls system before, enter a Username - this can be a valid email address or your mobile phone number.
- Next, enter the same email address or mobile phone number again to confirm
- Then, enter a password and then enter the password again to confirm
- Finally, click the Create an Account button
- If you are experiencing issues with creating an account or logging-in, please contact SchoolMint support:
- Call SchoolMint at 855.957.3535
- Send an email to support@schoolmint.com
- Forgot your password? Click here to reset your password.
- If you need additional support, please contact the Newark Board of Education at 973.733.7333 or send an email to newarkenrolls@nps.k12.nj.us
Step 3: Add Parent/Guardian Information
- You'll need to enter the following information to get started:
- Relationship to student(s)
- Parent first name
- Parent last name
- Home Address | Please enter your address accurately!
- Apartment, Unit or Suite Number (if applicable)
- City
- State
- ZIP Code
- Mobile Phone Number
- Home Phone Number
- Work Phone Number
- TIP: Enter as many phone numbers as possible so schools are able to reach you when your child is accepted.
- Email address
- Contact Preference
- Choose from:
- Email and Text Message
- Email Only
- Text Message Only
- Next, either click Add Another Guardian -or- click Next to continue
Step 4: Add your child
- Note: You will need to repeat this step for each child that you would like to submit an application for.
- Click Add New Student
- Enter the following information for your child:
- Student First Name
- Student Middle Name
- Student Last Name
- Student Birth Date (select Month, Day, and Year)
- Please double-check the birth date.
- Student Gender
- Then click Save
Step 5: Start Application
- After adding your child, click Add New Student Application
- PART A
- Enter your child's current school information:
- Is this student enrolled in a Newark Enrolls school? Select Yes or No.
- Select the name of the school from the drop-down menu.
- Schools are listed in alphabetical order.
- If you don't see your child's school listed, select No for the previous question.
- Select your child's Current Grade and Grade Applying to.
- Please double-check your grade level selections. For example, if your child is going to Kindergarten in September 2020, select Kindergarten for Grade Applying to.
- Click Next.
Step 6: Select schools
- Select up to 8 participating schools by clicking the school name.
- You'll notice a green check-mark to the left of the school name after clicking/selecting it.
- You do not have to select 8 schools but you should select more than 1.
- If you are interested in KIPP Newark, select KIPP Newark.
- You cannot apply directly to a specific KIPP Newark campus.
Click the Next button on the bottom, right-hand side after selecting all of the schools you wish to apply to.
Step 7: Rank your selected schools
- This step is very important.
- Rank the schools you selected in the order of preference.
- For example, if you really want your child to go to a KIPP Newark school, select KIPP Newark as your first choice - ranked at the very top.
- After ranking all schools you have previously selected, click Next.
Step 8: A few more questions
- Siblings
- Does your child have a sibling (brother or sister) at one of the schools you are applying to? Select Yes or No.
- If yes, enter the sibling's first and last name, grade, school, and date of birth.
- If you need to select additional siblings, click Add Another Attending Sibling.
- Request Type
- Select one of the following:
- New Student
- Currently attending a Newark district school
- Enter your child's Student ID Number which you can obtain from your child's current school
- Currently attending a Newark charter school
- Enter your child's Student ID Number which you can obtain from your child's current school
- Twin or multiple ?
- Does the student have a twin or multiple-birth sibling(s) who is also applying? Select Yes or No.
- Is the mailing address different from the above? *
- Are you currently homeless or displaced? (for example, living in a shelter, hotel/motel, temporarily doubled up) *
- Does the student currently receive bilingual or ESL services?
- Home Language Survey
- 7 questions related to language
- My child qualifies for free lunch
- My child qualifies for free or reduced lunch *
- A transcript is required. Would you like to upload your transcript now? *
Tip: Student must be 5 years old by October 1, 2021 to qualify for Kindergarten. Born on or before 10/1/2016.
Step 10: Sign, Review & Submit
- Review your application.
- Read and click the box next to I understand the above.
- Finally, If you are ready to submit your application, click Yes.
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