Out-of-District School Choice Program
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OverviewIn 2010, Governor Christie signed into law the School Choice Act, which permits public school students to attend public schools outside their resident district. Morris Hills Regional District was approved to accept out-of-district students in 2011.
- Students who have attended their local public school for the entire prior academic year are eligible to apply for School Choice.
- Parochial/private school students, homeschooled students, and students attending choice programs in other districts may be considered, depending upon space availability, after eligible Tier 1 public school applicants.
- Students who live within 20 miles of Morris Hills Regional can obtain either transportation or aid-in-lieu from their resident district. Decisions about transportation are made solely by the resident district.
- Parents are responsible for transporting students who live over 20 miles from Morris Hills Regional.
- There are no tuition costs associated with School Choice.
General Information: The application and accompanying information for the 2024-2025 school year was due no later than December 1st. THE DISTRICT IS NO LONGER TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2024 ENTRY. If you are interested in Fall 2024 entry, live OUTSIDE of the four sending districts, and would like to still express interest, please fill out this Google form: https://forms.gle/mTV1Jztn7r9PbBfx9.- School Choice Brochure for 2024-2025
- NJSIAA Rules for Choice Students
- Magnet and IB Prerequisites
- MHRD School Choice Program Profile for 2024-2025
- Intent to Participate Form for 2024-2025 Please note: Due to a recent change in NJDOE policy, all out-of-district students, including Tier 2 and MacKinnon Choice students, must submit an Intent to Participate form to their resident district by November 17th.
- Magnet or IB Application Instructions for 2024-2025
Information Sessions for Students Entering High School in the 2024-2025 School Year:The district hosted two in-person information sessions this fall:Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 7 PM in the Morris Knolls High School Auditorium (50 Knoll Drive, Rockaway, NJ)ORThursday, October 26, 2023, at 7 PM in the Morris Hills High School Auditorium (520 West Main Street, Rockaway, NJ)Both information sessions were be identical. If you missed the sessions, you will find the presentations below:For more information on the Out-of-District Choice Program, please contact:Dr. Nisha Zoeller - Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction973-664-2293