Most Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. How do parents resolve problems they are having with a teacher or principal?A. In cases of discipline or other school matters relating to their children, parents should first discuss the matter with the teacher concerned. If, for some reason, they are not satisfied, they can further discuss that matter with a building administrator, then an assistant superintendent, and finally, the Superintendent of Schools.
Q. We’re moving out of Nashua, can our child continue to attend Nashua schools?
A. If a student moves out of Nashua during the school year and wishes to continue attending school in Nashua, the School District must be notified by the student’s parents and/or by the student if over the age of 18. If space is available, the student will be allowed to remain in the Nashua School District on a tuition basis. Families who do not reside in Nashua, or move out of Nashua, but send their children to Nashua Public Schools without giving proper notification to the School District and receiving written permission for their child’s enrollment in the Nashua Public Schools, will be assessed the cost of tuition for the period of time in question and may face appropriate civil and criminal sanctions, including, but not limited to, complaints for Theft of Services.
Q. Which is the best school?
A. We do not rank our schools. However, our web site (www.nashua.edu), does have some assessment information. Also, the New Hampshire Dept. of Ed. has a test score site available (www.ed.state.nh.us).
Q. How can I find out about “before- and after-school” programs?
A. Through a 21St Century Community Learning Centers grant, the following schools offer unique “before- and/or after- school” academic and enrichment courses throughout the school year for students in Grades 1-8: Amherst St., Dr. Crisp, Fairgrounds Elementary, Ledge Street, Mt. Pleasant, Elm St. Middle School, Fairgrounds Middle School, Pennichuck Middle School and the A.L.T. school. Also, the Adult Learning Center (882-9080) sponsors a licensed “before- and after-school” child-care program for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. Each school offers the programs on school days only. Before-school care is available in most of the elementary schools.
Q. How do I register my child in your school system? What do I need to take with me to the school?
A. Everyone must register at their neighborhood school. Proof of residency, an official birth certificate (with raised seal), immunization records, and proof of a physical are required at time of registration.
Q. Can my child attend a different Nashua school other than my neighborhood school?
A. While most children attend their neighborhood school, the Nashua School District does have a procedure for parents to request that their child be allowed to stay at the school in which they began the school year. If class size, student discipline, or poor attendance are not issues, Attendance Variances are granted with the provision that the parent provide transportation to and from school daily. A blank Attendance Variance Request form may be obtained any elementary school, junior high school, or at the Administration Building at 141 Ledge St., Nashua, NH.
Q. Is there all-day kindergarten in Nashua? Can I put my child into one of the all-day kindergarten programs?
A. Currently, two of our schools have full-day kindergarten programs. Only children who live in those two neighborhoods may attend those all-day kindergarten programs. All other kindergarten programs are half-day programs, morning or afternoon.
Q. What is the cut-off date and age for children entering kindergarten and 1st grade? Can I enroll my child in kindergarten or 1st grade before they are age appropriate?
A. Children must be five prior to October 1 to enter kindergarten, and six prior to October 1 in order to enter first grade. There is no early admission to kindergarten. A parent/guardian may request early admission to first grade for a child who will turn six years old during the school year for which admittance is requested, by calling the Assistant Superintendent’s office at 141 Ledge Street.
Q. Where are students’ records kept after a student leaves the Nashua School District?
A. An Office Record Card for all students will be permanently maintained by the School District. Student records follow the child chronologically to the corresponding schools until that student would have graduated. They are then kept at the high school that they would have attended for the amount of time as follows: A regular education student’s cumulative file will be maintained for three (3) years from the date of program completion. Special Education records for Special Education students should be maintained for six (6) years after the date of termination or program completion.
Q. Can my organization hang a poster or distribute a flyer at the schools?A. The Superintendent of Schools, or his/her designee, may approve communications from community-based organizations when he/she feels it is in the best interest of students and/or parents. The request, and a copy of the communication, should be sent to the Assistant Superintendent of Administration, 141 Ledge Street, Nashua, NH.
Q. I want to home school my child. How do I register my child for home schooling?
A. Pick up a Home Education packet at the Administration Building, 141 Ledge Street. Complete the Intent to Home Educate form that is included in that packet, and submit the completed form, along with a proposed curriculum and materials that will be used, to the Assistant Superintendent’s office at 141 Ledge Street.