BPS Registration Process
The dates for SY2024-25 registration are the following:
| Grade level | Start of Priority Registration | End of Priority Registration | Assignment Notifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students entering K0, K1, K2, 6, 7*, or 9 | January 4, 2024 | February 9, 2024 | March 31, 2024 |
| Students entering all other grades | February 12, 2024 | April 5, 2024 | May 31, 2024 |
Registration is now open for School Year 2024-2025!
To effectively enroll your child at a BPS School, you should follow these steps:
1. Get familiar with BPS and your child’s options
As a Boston resident, your child is eligible to go to Boston Public Schools.
Every family in Boston has a unique list of schools to choose from, based on where they live. This is called, your “Choice List”.
Your choice list will include every school within 1 mile of your home, as well as nearby high-quality schools. It will also include schools offering special academic programs, and early childhood options.
You can find your family´s Choice list by visiting DiscoverBPS.org and entering your residence address.
Because each school is different, when choosing the right school for your child we encourage you to think about all aspects such as school hours, transportation to school, school size, student activities, and before and after school programming.
2. Complete the Pre-registration
Once you have reviewed your Choice List, and before visiting a Welcome Center, we suggest you get a head start on the registration process by pre-registering online. You can do so by visiting sis.mybps.org to pre-register.
Pre-registration is not mandatory. However, it will save you time during the in-person visit to the Welcome Center.
Please note that registration is not complete until you speak to a Registration Specialist or visit the Welcome Center.
3. Visit a Welcome Center
You will need to visit a BPS Welcome Center to complete your registration.
Walk-ins are welcome in all centers, or you can schedule your visit to save time at bostonpublicschools.org/appointment.
You can visit any of the 4 Welcome Centers, which are located in
Roxbury
2300 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
617-635-9010
9 am to 5 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
12 noon to 5 pm on Wednesday
Roslindale
515 Hyde Park Ave, Boston, MA 02131
617-635-9597
9 am to 5 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
12 noon to 5 pm on Wednesday
East Boston
312 Border Street, Boston, MA 02128
617-635-9597
9 am to 5 pm on Monday and Tuesday
Dorchester
1216 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125
617-635-8015
9 am to 5 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
12 noon to 5 pm on Wednesday
When you visit a Welcome Center, make sure you bring:
- Your child´s original birth certificate, passport, or form i-94.
- Your child´s up-to-date immunization record
- Your child´s up-to-date physical exam (within the last year)
- Parent/Guardian Photo ID
- And, if your child has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) make sure to bring it
And, any two, of the following proofs of residency:
- A utility bill (not water or cell phone) dated within the past 60 days
- A deed or mortgage payment dated within the past 60 days, or a property tax bill dated within the last year
- A current lease, Section 8 agreement, or BPS Landlord Addidavir, dated within a year
- A bank or credit card statement dated within the past 60 days
- A W2 form daten within the year, or a payroll stub dated within the past 60 days
- A letter from an approved government agency dated within 60 days
You can find more information about the registration checklist here
