General Questions
If you do not find the answer to your question below, please email your question to
Mrs. Woods.
- How do I register my child?
- How will I be contacted when there is a school closing?
- As a parent, where can I find additional web resources for my child?
- How do I register my child?
If you are new to the School District of Philadelphia, following documents are required in order to register your child for Philadelphia public schools:
* Proof of student's age
Examples include:
o Birth certificate
o Baptismal or other religious certificate containing the child's birth date
* Current address
Examples include:
o Voter registration card
o Lease
o Utility bill sent to new address
* Up-to-date immunizations
Examples include:
o Health passport
o Baby book containing doctor's notes regarding inoculations
If you are transferring a child who is already attending a Philadelphia Public School you will need to do the following:
Go to the current school and request transfer papers
Bring transfer papers to Hopkinson with proof of new address
Examples include:
o Voter registration card
o Lease
o Utility bill sent to new address
- How will I be contacted when there is a school closing?
- As a parent, where can I find additional web resources for my child?
To find additional web resources for students, look on the
"For Students" web page.
Academic Questions
Please contact your child's teacher for a more detailed answer.
- How do I make an appointment with my child's teacher?
- How do I make an appointment with my child's teacher?
Please call the Main Office (215-537-2526) and leave a message. The office will submit your request to the teacher and the teacher will return your call. You may also use the Faculty and Staff link, located on the left side of this page, to contact teachers through E-mail
