Frequent Questions and Answers for New Families
Q: When does school begin?
A: The first day of school for 2019-2020 is Sept. 3.
Q: What days does my child go to school?
A: This link will provide the Brunswick School Department calendar for 2019-2020:
http://www.brunswick.k12.me.us/district-calendar/
Q: Where should I register my children for school?
A: School Assignments:
Grades K-1: Coffin Elementary School
20 Barrows St.
Steve Ciembroniewicz, Principal – sciembroniewicz@brunswick.k12.me.us
Charlotte Stevens, School Registrar
(Phone: 319-1950)
Grades 2-5: Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School
44 McKeen St.
Heather Blanchard, Principal – hblanchard@brunswick.k12.me.us
Michael Harris, Assistant Principal – mharris@brunswick.k12.me.us
Billie Jo Wallace, School Registrar
(Phone: 319-1960)
Grades 6-8: Brunswick Junior High School
65 Columbia Ave.
Amanda (Mandy) Lewis, Principal – mlewis@brunswick.k12.me.us
Gabe Schuft, Assistant Principal — gschuft@brunswick.k12.me.us
Beth Cherry, School Registrar
(Phone: 319-1930)
Grades 9-12: Brunswick High School
116 Maquoit Road
Troy Henninger, Principal – thenninger@brunswick.k12.me.us
Tim Gagnon, Assistant Principal – tgagnon@brunswick.k12.me.us
Kate Wight, school registrar
(Phone: 319-1910)
REAL School
Chris McCarthy, Principal, REAL School – cmccarthy@brunswick.k12.me.us
(207) 837-6993
Region 10 Technical High School and Union School
For age 4 by October 1, 2019, your child may enroll in Brunswick PreKindergarten Program. More information can be found here: http://www.brunswick.k12.me.us/cof/pre-kindergarten-program/ or by calling Coffin Elementary School at (207) 319-1950.
For more information about district registration: http://www.brunswick.k12.me.us/registration-form-information-2019-2020/
For ages 0-3 you may be eligible for Early Head Start, for ages 3-5 you may be eligible for Head Start. More information about Head Start can be found at Midcoast Community Action or by calling (800) 221-2221 or (207) 442-7963.
Q: What if my child does not have a birth certificate?
A: A birth certificate is one form of documentation to prove age. It is NOT required. Other documents are acceptable. “All ELs must be allowed to attend school, regardless of their ability to produce a birth certificate, social security number, or immigration documentation.” (p. 9 Serving Maine’s English Learners Policy and Resource Guide, Maine DOE).
Q: What other documents does my child need?
A: Proof of residency and Immunization Records
Q: Who can tell me more information about immunization and health services?
A: The school nurse can provide more information and assistance.
Q: What resources do the schools have for mental or emotional health concerns?
A: Each school has a nurse and trained and experienced guidance counselors to help students — please see them. In addition, you can visit: http://www.brunswick.k12.me.us/suicide-prevention-and-mental-health-resources/
Q: What if I do not have a residence?
A: Children who are homeless have special rights which are guaranteed by a federal law called the McKinney-Vento Act. For more information, contact Shawn Lambert, Assistant Superintendent, McKinney Vento [homeless students] Liaison, Title 1, 2 and 4 Coordinator – slambert@brunswick.k12.me.us
Q: What if I do not speak English? What if my children do not speak English?
A: Children who do not speak English or are not proficient in English may register for age-appropriate grades. Parents who do not speak English may request an interpreter from the school. Children have the right to English language instruction in addition to school content curriculum under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. For more information, see: Brunswick School Department English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program and contact ESOL Coordinator Emily Darby – edarby@brunswick.k12.me.us
Q: What if my child wants to play sports?
A: School sports teams can be joined at the Junior High and High School.
For more information about High School athletics: visit the Dragons Athletics website: https://bhsdragons.com/
Athletic Director Jeff Ramich — jramich@brunswick.k12.me.us
Athletic Secretary Rita Maines — rmaines@brunswick.k12.me.us
For more information about Junior High School athletics: visit the website: http://www.brunswick.k12.me.us/bjh/athletics/
Athletic Director J. St. Pierre — jstpierre@brunswick.k12.me.us
Q: What if my child does not play sports and has other interests?
A: Brunswick schools have a highly recognized music program and a variety of clubs, organizations, and after-school activities. Please visit each school’s website for options.
