New Student Registration
New Student Registration Process
Welcome to the RJ Grey Junior High School!
Once you have established residency in Acton or Boxborough, please follow the these steps to register your junior high student.
Pre-Register Online
1) Complete the pre-registration form online at Gateway using the link below. Please be as thorough as possible. You will have the opportunity to upload required documentation to the site.
Provide Required Documentation
2) If you were not able to upload the required documents to the Gateway site, please drop them off at the school, email them to the Registrar, Kerry Lewis (rjgreyregistrar@abschools.org), or fax them to us at 978-264-3343.
The following documents are required in order to register your student:
copy of the student's original birth certificate
copy of a valid government issued photo identification for parent or guardian (MA driver's license or US passport)
proof of residency in Acton or Boxborough: 1) signed Purchase and Sale, Lease Agreement or Occupancy Permit and 2) utility bill. The parent/guardian name must be listed. The utility bill may be submitted 30 days from your move-in date if you do not have one yet. For more details please review the Residency and Student Enrollment policy for the Acton-Boxborough School District.
signed Residency Affidavit (A hard copy as well as translated versions can be obtained at school, if needed.)
copy of the student's current immunization record and physical examination. Click here for Immunization and Health Requirements and here if Local Health Services are needed.
copy of previous school records - report cards, transcripts, English-language assessments if applicable, MCAS scores if moving within the state of MA
copy of IEP or 504 Plan documentation for the student, if applicable
parenting plan for divorced or separated parents/guardians, if applicable
Make a Registration Appointment
3) After you have completed the online pre-registration form, contact our Registrar, Kerry Lewis at klewis@abschools.org or 978-264-335 x34110 to make a registration appointment.
Registration appointments are scheduled during school hours and on specific dates throughout the summer. The student and at least one parent or guardian should plan to attend.
During your appointment, a counselor will review your paperwork, give an overview of the school (including teaming concept, the typical day at RJ Grey, clubs and activities, class and homework expectations), provide a tour of the building, and answer any of your questions.
8th grade students have the option to complete a Math Placement Assessment after the tour if they wish to be considered for the algebra class. The Math Assessment will take up to one hour. Parents/guardians do not need to stay during the testing.
If you have any questions about any of these documents or the registration process, please contact our Registrar, Kerry Lewis, at klewis@abschools.org at (978)264-3350 x 34110.
Other helpful resources:
RJ Grey Website - teacher websites, extracurricular activities, and more
AB Resource Center - Translation help, clothing and school supply donations, and more
Transportation Department - Find your bus route, get the Here Comes the Bus app, and more.
Free and Reduced Lunch Information - The state is currently providing one free lunch and breakfast for each student but applying may help you get assistance in other areas.