Magnet / Charter School Process

• If your child is currently enrolled in Hamden Public Schools, and have selected a state magnet or charter school for your child to attend, please submit the following to the HPS Welcoming Center (60 Putnam Ave.):
  • A completed Residency Verification Form (provided by the Magnet/Charter School)
  • Required residency documents (see Step 2)
  • A Withdrawal Form (provided by your child’s home school)
• If you’re currently enrolled in a Magnet/Charter School and need to update your residency, please email the completed form Residency Verification Form and supporting documents to magnetschool@hamden.org. 
• If you are a Hamden resident not currently enrolled in Hamden Public Schools and have selected a state magnet or charter school for your child, please follow the steps below:
  • Step 1: Determine Your Home School
    • If your child is entering elementary school (Grades K–6), please identify your designated home school.
    • If your child is entering middle or high school, proceed to Step 2.
  • Step 2: Complete Online Registration
    • Submit your child’s registration through the online portal / portal en línea
    • Upload all required residency documents:
      1. Lease or mortgage statement
      2. Current utility bill
      3. Parent/guardian photo ID
      4. Residency Verification Form

Families with Multiple Grade Levels
If you have children in both elementary and secondary grades:

Please email the following to welcomingcenter@hamden.org:

1. Residency Verification Form (provided by the Magnet/Charter School)
2. Lease or mortgage statement
3. Current utility bill
4. Parent/guardian photo ID

Your Residency Verification Form will be reviewed, signed, and returned once all documents are received.