Enrollment
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The right to attend school at New Trier tuition-free is extended to residents who reside full-time and permanently within the District 203 boundaries. A student must reside on a full-time, permanent basis with one of the following:
- A natural or adoptive parent listed on the birth certificate
- A court-appointed legal guardian
- An adult who receives public aid on behalf of the student
- An adult who has assumed and exercises full responsibility for the student and provides a fixed, nighttime residence where the student regularly eats and sleeps
Property owners in District 203 who do not live at the property are not considered legal residents. Their students do not qualify for tuition-free enrollment.
The District 203 attendance area includes Glencoe, Kenilworth, Wilmette, Winnetka, and portions of Northfield, Glenview, and Northbrook. Please click here to view our Attendance Boundary Map
The New Trier Registrar's Office serves as the primary point of contact for all new, transfer, and returning students and their families throughout the school year. We are here to support you through every step of the enrollment process—from residency verification to placement testing and course selection.
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How to Register
New Student Registration
Welcome! To begin the registration process for new students, please complete our Pre-Registration Form. Once submitted, you will receive further instructions and next steps from our team.
- Following your submission of the pre-registration form, you can expect to…
- Follow-up communication from the registrar
- Gathering Required Documents
- Completing the registration process
- Scheduling an Enrollment Placement Test
- Meeting with the graduating class support team for course registration
- Health Form Compliance
- Setting up a PowerSchool parent portal login
- Technology Setup
- Connecting with Bus transportation if needed
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Registrar’s Office at enrollment@nths.net or call 847-784-2212. We are happy to assist you.
Residency Requirement and Verification
Proof of residency is part of the registration process, and documentation is needed to show that you live within the district boundaries. For information and details on acceptable proof of residency, please review our Residency Requirements.
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McKinney-Vento - Education for Homeless Children and Youth
New Trier High School District 203 is committed to providing the delivery of services to children and youth and their families to ensure reduction of barriers to enrollment and academic participation.
To enroll or register to receive services at New Trier under the McKinney-Vento Act please contact:
- Registrar // 847-784-2212 // registrar@nths.net
- McKinney-Vento Liaison and Residency Officer // Chris Mitchell // 847-784-2219 // mitchelc@nths.net
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Residency Requirement and Verification
Proof of residency is part of the registration process, and documentation is needed to show that you live within the district boundaries. For information and details on acceptable proof of residency, please review our Residency Requirements.
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IEP, Special Education, or ESL Services
If your student has an IEP, receives special education services or has received ESL services, you will need to consult with the Director of Special Education or Director of ESL prior to taking our placement test. They may be contacted at:
Asst Supt for Special Education
Megan Zajac
847-784-6536
zajacm@nths.net
Director of ESLMr.
Kurt Weiler
847-784-2327
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Placement Test
The CTP5 tests are only one component of the portfolio used to place students in appropriate course levels at New Trier. The student self-assessment and writing sample are completed during the testing period and teacher feedback forms are completed at the sender schools. Parents will also complete a student profile when they sign up for a PowerSchool account. These materials are all an important part of the placement recommendations made by New Trier faculty. It usually takes a full morning, starting at 8:00 a.m., and ending around 12:00 noon.
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Scheduling Conference
After all testing and evaluations have been completed, the next step is a Scheduling Conference with an Adviser Chair. You will receive a call from the Adviser Chair or Assistant Principal’s offices within days of your student completing placement testing. During this meeting your student will be assigned an adviser and a schedule for classes. You and your student may ask any questions you have about New Trier and our programs at this time.
