New Student Registration

2025–2026 School Year Registration Information

Online Registration:
The Infinite Campus Online Registration (OLR) platform will open on June 23, 2025. Parents and guardians may begin the 2025-2026 school year registration process at that time. While you can start registering on June 23, student enrollment and class placement will not be finalized until school staff return from summer break.

Online Registration Assistance
For those needing assistance with the OLR, schools will offer in-person registration assistance on July 24th, 25th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st, and August 1st at the student's zoned school. Please be aware that registration assistance will not be available during the afternoon or evening hours of Open House.

Summer Registration Hours
 Date   Hours
Thursday, July 24   12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday, July 25   12:00 Pm - 5:00 PM
Monday, July 28   8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday, July 29   8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Wednesday, July 30   8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday, July 31   8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Friday, August 1   8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Note: Students new to Newton County Schools will have the opportunity to register for the Self-Paced Virtual Instructional Program (VIP). This program will be offered for all upcoming third through twelfth-grade students. For registration information, please visit the following link: https://vip.newtoncountyschools.org/


Infinite Campus Online Registration (OLR):

Families with students who are NEW or MOVING BACK from another district to Newton County Schools are now able to electronically enroll using a fast and simple Online Registration (OLR) process through Infinite Campus. Each household can submit just ONE application for ALL their student(s). The school(s) registration staff will contact you to finalize your child’s enrollment.

You may complete your online application for enrollment using the new Infinite Campus Online Registration (OLR) Application. (REGISTRATION FOR 2025-2026 WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL JUNE 23, 2025)

School Registration Contacts

Should you need assistance with registering your new student, please feel free to reach out to your child's school at one of the email addresses provided below. 

High Schools

Middle Schools

Elementary Schools

Age & Attendance Requirements

Admissions in School

Children who have reached their fourth birthday on or before September 1 of the current academic year are eligible to participate in the lottery drawing for pre-kindergarten slots, while those that will reach their fifth birthday on or before September 1 are eligible to enroll in kindergarten.

When enrolling a child into the Newton County School System, the following items are necessary:

  • Certified copy of the student's Birth Certificate
  • Student's Social Security Card
  • Form 3231: GA Certificate of Immunization
  • New Immunization Requirements
  • Form 3300: GA Certificate of Eye, Ear and Dental Examination (this is only required for students entering a GA public school for the first time.)
  • Parent or Guardian Photo ID
  • Proof of Custody/Guardianship (if the birth parent is not registering the student)
  • Proof of Newton County Residency MUST be a lease, deed, signed closing statement or non-contingent sales contract AND at least one utility bill (gas, electric, water).
  • Withdrawal forms (or final report card) from previous school
  • Certified copy of the student's Discipline Report (for students entering 7th-12th grade)
  • If the student never got into trouble, a letter from the school stating that the child has no discipline record is required in lieu of a Discipline Report.

    Note:
  • The person registering the student MUST be the parent named on the birth certificate unless official guardianship papers are presented.
  • In the case of divorced parents, only the parent who has "primary physical custody" as designated in the final divorce decree will be permitted to register the student. ****MUST present final divorce paperwork at registration.
  • The name(s) on the proofs of residency MUST be the parent named on the birth certificate or designated as the official guardian on the official paperwork. If the proof of residency is in the name of a step-parent, a marriage certificate MUST be presented that proves the step-parent and official parent/guardian are married.
  • Absolutely NO "notarized letters" will be accepted in lieu of official guardianship papers.