Normal Park Student Registration Info
TIMELINE:
- MAY 1 - 31: Registration in PowerSchool for current Hamilton County students.
- MAY 1: Normal Park Registration Google form available. This form must be completed. You MUST upload 2 proofs of residence in this form.
- JUNE 1: Registration on PowerSchool opens for students new to Hamilton County schools (including Kindergarten).
- JULY 1: Free/Reduced lunch applications are available.
- EARLY JULY: Kindergarten Phase-In letters are mailed to parents.
- MID-JULY: School fees can be paid online
- MID-JULY: Registration on PowerSchool for returning students opens again
We have streamlined the registration process into the following steps. Steps 1-4 must be completed before your child begins school in the fall. If you are having trouble with any of the links, they are also available at www.hcde.org.
Step 1: Complete Normal Park Registration form
You will need to submit a Google form that is specific to Normal Park students. This is NOT optional. Both zoned and magnet students will need two proofs of residence ready to upload before you start. Scan in or take a picture of a utility bill, cell phone bill, bank statement, etc. Because you are uploading forms, a Google account is necessary to log in. You may have to create one if you don't already use Gmail or have a Google account.
Step 2: Complete online student registration for HCDE
RETURNING STUDENTS
If your child attended a Hamilton County school in 2022 - 2023 and will be attending another Hamilton County school in the fall, your child will enroll as a Returning Student. Registration for returning students is available May 1-31st and again mid-July for the 2023 - 2024 school year. Visit the PowerSchool Parent Portal to enroll your child.
ALL MAGNET STUDENTS: You must complete this magnet commitment contract which can also be found at the end of the PowerSchool registration on the Summary Page tab under "Additional Links & Information -> School Choice". Click here for the MAGNET CONTRACT
Notes:
- Registration is best completed using Google Chrome on a desktop computer. Do not use a Chromebook.
- LIST PARENT/GUARDIANS first as emergency contacts.
- You do not need to upload proofs of residence in PowerSchool. Proofs will be uploaded in Step 1 above.
- If you are new to PowerSchool and you do not have a Parent Portal access ID and password or have forgotten your login info, please contact the school. Lower School parents Grades K-3rd email [email protected] for login info. Upper School parents grades 4th-8th email [email protected].
From the Parent Portal: (https://powerschool.hcde.org/public/home.html)
- Sign in with your username and password.
- Select the student you wish to re-register along the top
- Select the Student Registration Icon on the left side for 2023-2024
- Agree to the terms and conditions
- Click Begin Forms
NEW STUDENTS
Any student who did not attend a Hamilton County school last year will register as a new student. New student registration opens June 1st. You will need to create an account and complete an online registration form by clicking on the following link: New Student Registration.
If you missed Kindergarten registration online earlier in the summer, you may still register at this time.
NEW MAGNET STUDENTS
If your child went to another HCDE school last year and has accepted a magnet spot at Normal Park for the 2023-24 year, register as a returning student. We will transfer them into our system. Kindergarten magnet students will register as a New Student on June 1st.
ALL MAGNET STUDENTS: You must complete this magnet commitment contract which can also be found at the end of the PowerSchool registration on the Summary Page tab under "Additional Links & Information -> School Choice". Click here for the MAGNET CONTRACT
Step 3: Pay school fees
Registration fees for the 2023-24 school year:
- Arts, Science & Technology fee: $25
This is the fee to help cover expenses for Related Arts & Technology for the current school year.
- Magnet Programming fee: $105
This fee helps us pay for exhibit design materials.
Fees may be paid in person at the school or through this online link after July 14th:
ONLINE PAYMENTS When paying online, select both the "Arts, Science and Technology fee" and "Magnet Programming fee".If you are setting up an online payment account for the first time, follow the instructions
HERE.
Step 4: Chromebook contract (grades 3rd-8th)
Through the One to One program, all students grades 4th - 12th will receive a county-issued Chromebook to use (3rd grade may be in-school use only).
All parents of Normal Park students in grades 3rd - 8th MUST complete the following Google form Technology Agreement.
For more technology information, including Chromebook Insurance, click HERE.
Step 5: Register for School Aged Child Care (optional)
The registration form for before-care and after-care for the 2023-24 school year is available HERE. It can also be found on the Summary page at the end of your child's PowerSchool registration.
Fees are $6 for beforecare, $9 a day for aftercare, and a $20 registration fee. All forms will need to be printed and brought to the school with the $20 registration fee attached.
Step 6: Free and Reduced Lunch application
Families can apply for free/reduced lunch after July 1st, 2023. Applications can be found HERE. They can also be found on the Summary page at the end of your child's PowerSchool registration.
Online menus will be available on the LINQ website: MENUS