How to Apply

It's easy to apply to a KIPP Newark school.

You may apply online using a computer, tablet or a smartphone.

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

• Go to newarkenrolls.org or click here.

Step 2: Create an Account

NOTE: Newark Enrolls is using a new system for the 2022-23 school year called SchoolMint.

• 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? *
  • Select Yes or No
• Are you currently homeless or displaced? (for example, living in a shelter, hotel/motel, temporarily doubled up) *
  • Select Yes or No
• Does the student currently receive bilingual or ESL services?
• Home Language Survey
  • 7 questions related to language
• My child qualifies for free lunch
  • Select Yes or No
• My child qualifies for free or reduced lunch *
  • Select Yes or No
• A transcript is required. Would you like to upload your transcript now? *

Tip: Student must be 5 years old by October 1, 2022 to qualify for Kindergarten. Born on or before 10/1/2017.

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.

Ready to apply?

Click here to apply now