Student Registration 

Guidelines and Procedures

Students enrolling in our public schools must have documentation proving they are residents of the state, their health records and, if necessary, documents from their previous school and other legal documents. Resources and opt-outs exist for students in exceptional circumstances.  Please review the following steps on how to enroll your child at Kapalama Elementary School.

How to EnrolL

STEP 1 - Get the Registration Checklist

Review Kapalama's Registration Checklist by clicking on the link below.  Then, download and print the checklist to attach all forms and documents.

STEP 2 - Complete Required Forms and Gather Documents

Required Forms

Download, print, and complete the following forms.  Please attach to the Registration Checklist:

Required Documents

Please gather the following required documents.  Please attach to the Registration Checklist:

1.  Student's Birth Certificate or Passport

2.  Legal parent's picture ID with signature

3.  Two (2) current Proof of Residency (POR) documents.  POR documents we prefer are monthly billing statements for utility service to your home address such as electricity, cable, water, and gas bills.  POR must clearly state the legal parent's name, current physical address and date of service provided.

4.  If physical custody is awarded to one parent, please provide your most current court custodial documents.

5.  If student does not reside with a natural parent, please provide the original legal guardianship documents.

6.  Please request a Certificate of Release packet from your current school at the end of the school year.  In this release packet, please check that following documents are included:

*If your current school is unable to provide these items, please bring your parent copies of these documents.

7.  If your child is receiving any special services or have an accommodation plan (IEP, 504, ELL), please bring your most current plan for appropriate placement.  

STEP 3 - Call to Make an Appointment

When all required forms are completed AND all required documents are gathered, call Kapalama's Office at 808-305-5500 to make an appointment to bring and turn in all documents and forms to Kapalama's Office.  Due to current CDC guidelines, when coming to your appointment please wear a face mask and practice social distancing.  No walk-ins will be allowed.

Questions

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free call Kapalama's office at 808-305-5500.