Important Registration Information:

1. You DO NOT need to complete the Online Registration if you meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Your child is currently enrolled in a Bridgeport Public School (excluding Charter Schools that may be in Bridgeport).
• Your child is transferring to another school within the Bridgeport Public School District (excluding Charter Schools that may be in Bridgeport). Please contact the school directly for further instructions. 
  

2. To expedite the enrollment process, we highly recommend that you upload the required documents for admission prior to submitting your online registration. 
   
   
3. If you are experiencing a lack of permanent housing, please contact your Zoned School to discuss your options after completing the Online Registration. 
   
   
4. School assignments will be determined by the Bridgeport Public Schools Directory and Street Guide for all students in grades K-12.
   
5. The checklist items listed below are required and must be uploaded online or hard copies must be brought to the school.  If a required item is missing, your registration is incomplete.
   1. An official birth certificate (with raised seal, full page) and/or passport
   2. Parent or legal guardian's Photo ID
   3.        Current medical records include recent physical and updated immunizations. You can obtain this form from your child’s doctor.
      1. Part I: Medical History and Part II: Medical Evaluation and Immunization Records.
   4. Transfer papers and/or school records from previous schools should be presented (if applicable).
   5. Legal Court documents of guardianship are required, even if a guardian or designee registers a child/children.
   6.       Two (2) of the following provide proof of residency:
      1. Current bills from two (2) different utility companies; or a letter from the utility company confirming hook-up or future hook-up of the registrant at the address. (A telephone bill is not acceptable as a proof of the residency of the parent or guardian).
      2. Canceled checks to prove payment of rent for two (2) months.
      3. A copy of the parent/guardian driver’s license or Connecticut State ID with current address
      4. A notarized letter from the homeowner indicating the parent/guardian resides at the stated address if the child(ren) and parent/guardian reside with a non-related adult or family member.
      5. Current mortgage bank statement of homeowner’s tax bill indicating that the parent/guardian resides at the stated address if the child(ren) reside with the nonrelated adult or family member.
         
         
6. Registration Update: 

• In accordance with Section 1 of PA 23-208, which amends Section 10-15c of the Connecticut General Statutes effective July 1, 2023:
• Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, children need to turn 5 years old on or before September 1 in order to be automatically eligible for kindergarten. 
• This is a change from the current kindergarten cutoff date of January 1. If a child does not meet the new entry cutoff date, they may still be admitted to kindergarten upon written request from the parent or guardian, and an assessment is administered.

Pre-School Registration Requirements: 

• For the 2025-2026 school year, children must turn three on or before September 1^st 2025 in order to be eligible for PK3.
• For the 2025-2026 school year, children must turn four years old on or before September 1^st, 2025 in order to be eligible for PK4. 
• Preschool children must receive their flu shot by January 2^nd, 2026.  
• Proof of Income
  • Four (4) recent pay stubs for both parent(s)/guardian(s)
  • Unemployment benefits form (all pages)
  • Social Security Income Sheet (all pages)
  • DCF Subsidy Form 
  • State Assistance Benefit Letter (DSS Budget Form) (all pages and if you are currently working four recent pay stubs) 
  • 2024 Income Tax Return 
  • Family Size (number of adults and number of children)
• Health Insurance Type (public, private or other)

If you require assistance with using the Online Registration:

Registration Helpline: (203) 275-1091
Registration E-mail: registrationhelp@bridgeportedu.net
For interpretation & translation services: contact our Bilingual Dept. at (203) 275-1340.

If you need assistance with completing the Online Registration, you may connect with us through our PowerSchool Community by web or chat for immediate access to our support experts. You can also call us on PowerSchool Enrollment (InfoSnap) Support Line, toll free at (866) 434-6276 or email us at support@registration.com”.