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Q: How is Roxbury residency defined?
Posted by:A: Please refer to Roxbury Township Board of Education Policy 5111 - ELIGIBILITY OF RESIDENT/NONRESIDENT STUDENTS.
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Q: What if my family is experiencing homelessness?
Posted by:A: The New Jersey McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program provides protection and services to children who are displaced or experiencing homelessness. The goal of McKinney-Vento is to ensure homelessness is not a barrier to attending school, completing high school, and/or accessing services that can help avoid poverty and homelessness as an adult. If you believe a student is homeless or displaced and not connected to McKinney-Vento services, please contact the District Homeless Liaison.
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Q: How do I know which elementary school my child will attend?
Posted by:A: The neighborhood school is based on the student’s home address. Please contact the Transportation Department at (973)584-6756 to verify your child’s neighborhood school.
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Q: Are registration documents required if I already have other children attending Roxbury schools?
Posted by:A: Yes. For each new student you register with the district, you must provide all the applicable required documents listed on the Central Registration Required Documents page.
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Q: What immunizations are required for enrollment in school?
Posted by:A: To prevent some of the most serious infections, the New Jersey school immunization rules, Immunization of Pupils in Schools (N.J.A.C. 8:57-4) require students to receive a series of immunizations prior to attendance at school. In addition, schools are required to enforce requirements, maintain records, and submit annual reports to the state and their respective local health department. These immunization rules are maintained by the NJ Department of Health. For more information, please visit their website at https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/imm_requirements.
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Q: Where can I find information about Before and Aftercare?
Posted by:A: Please visit the Roxbury Community School Before and After School Enrichment Services page for information.