Out-of-District School Choice Program
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Application Process:
2025-2026 Entry Deadlines
- Download and complete an "Intent to Participate" Form and submit it to your resident district by November 25, 2024. (All choice applicants must complete an Intent to Participate Form.)
- Complete the MHRD School Choice Online Application and submit it, along with a copy of your IEP, ISP, or 504 plan (if applicable) by November 25, 2024.
- Submit Magnet supplemental materials and records if applying for the Magnet Program along with the application by November 25, 2024 (These forms will be submitted electronically.)
- Admissions testing for the Magnet Program will take place at Morris Hills High School on your selected test date. (You will be able to choose a test date when you apply. All test dates are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Additional test dates may be added if needed. Please note that the application must be submitted in order for the test date request to be processed. Applicants can submit the application without completing the recommendation section; the recommendation section can be submitted separately if needed.)
- An admissions lottery for the General HS Program and the Aviation Program will be conducted on December 12th and acceptance letters for all programs will be sent out by December 19, 2024
- If you are accepted and wish to attend, you must submit the “Intent to Enroll” form by January 9, 2025.
- MHRD will contact your home district by March 15, 2025 with a transportation request.
Application Forms- MHRD School Choice Program Profile for 2025-2026 entry
- Intent to Participate Form for 2025-2026 entry Please note: All out-of-district students must submit an Intent to Participate form to their home district.
- Magnet Application Instructions
- Please note: The district is only accepting waitlist applications for the IB Program for students entering Grade 11 in the 2025-2026 school year.
Deadlines and Important Dates for 2025-2026 Entry:Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Magnet/School Choice AdmissionsInformation Session atMorris Knolls High School Auditorium, 50 Knoll Drive, Rockaway, NJThursday, October 17, 2024 Magnet/School Choice AdmissionsInformation Session atMorris Hills High School Auditorium, 520 West Main St, Rockaway, NJNovember 23, 2024, or December 7, 2024 Admissions Testing for Magnet Program, Morris Hills High School (applicants will select a test date and time when they submit an application)
November 25, 2024 School Choice/Magnet Application DeadlineIntent to Participate Form Submission DeadlineAll Materials must be received by Morris Hills Regional District by this date.December 12, 2024 General High School & Aviation Lotteries December 19, 2024 Admissions Decisions E-Mailed Out January 9, 2025 Intent to Enroll /Response Forms DueJanuary 13, 2025 Students' resident districts notified of Choice enrollment at MHRDMarch 15, 2025 Transportation requests sent by MHRD to students' resident districts