Steps to Elementary School Enrollment


Step 1: Explore Your Options

Find the schools in your attendance zone – Online or at the Admissions Office

Sign-up to visit the schools of interest (Dec.–Jan.)

Attend the Informational Fair for Kindergarten and New Families (Dec. 10, 2011)

Visit Informational Nights at schools of interest (Jan. 2012) -  Info Here (PDF)

Indicate your desired schools in order of preference

Step 2: Submit Your Application in Person on or before February 3, 2012 (Applications for 2012-13 can be submitted to the Admissions Office starting in January.)

Remember to bring:

Parent Preference Form – Elementary        Please print on legal size paper or pick up in Admissions.

Proof of Birth – Original Birth Certificate

3 Proofs of Berkeley Residency: See Required Enrollment Documentation for details

Step 3: Receive your school assignment by mail mid-March, 2012
Mailing includes information required to move on to Step 4.

Step 4: Register at Your Assigned School

Remember to bring:
Proof of immunization

Copy of report card, transcript, or some kind of grade proof (if entering 2nd–5th grade)

Students entering kindergarten and first grade must also bring the following:

A CHDP (California Health and Disability Prevention) form signed by a physician

An Oral Health assessment form signed by a dental professional

Download the Checklist PDF here