Berkeley Unified School District believes that diversity in our student population enriches the educational experiences of students; advances educational and occupational aspirations; enhances critical thinking skills; facilitates the equitable distribution of resources; reduces, prevents or eliminates the effects of racial and social isolation; encourages positive relationships across racial and economic lines by breaking the cycle of racial hostility to foster a community of tolerance and appreciation of students from varied and diverse backgrounds; and promotes participation in a pluralistic society.
To advance these values, the District’s Elementary Student Assignment Plan must ensure that that each elementary school’s student population, within an identified zone, reflects the diversity of the student population attending District elementary schools within that zone.
- Round One: January 4 – February 5, 2021
- Round Two: February 8 – May 14, 2021
- Round Three: May 17 – June 15, 2021
- Ongoing: June 28, 2021 and beyond
Please read the following instructions carefully before submitting enrollment documents via email. Emails with documents missing or documents sent through multiple emails will not be accepted.
Step 1: Download Enrollment Checklist
The enrollment checklist will help you make sure you are gathering all of the necessary documents.
Enrollment ChecklistStep 2: Complete Preference Form and Declaration of Residency
You and your student must be residing in Berkeley when submitting enrollment documents.
After submitting the online form, a PDF of your completed form will be emailed to you. The PDF must be included when submitting the rest of your enrollment documents.
Step 3: Gather and submit required documents
Option 2: Mail your documents via regular mail to the Admissions Office, Suite 108, 2020 Bonar St., Berkeley, CA 94702.
Option 3: The Admissions Office is closed to the public. However, you may drop off a sealed envelope with your documents during business hours. A drop box is located in the lobby of the BUSD Administrative Building, 2020 Bonar St., Berkeley, CA 94702.
Please make sure ALL of the following documents are attached before sending your email:
- Completed Preference Form and Declaration of Residency
- Student’s birth certificate
- Student’s report card for current school year
- Parent/Legal Guardian, valid governmental picture identification card (i.e. CA ID or DL)
- Three (3) Proofs of Berkeley Residency
Provide one proof each from Groups A, B & C.
You will receive an email confirmation within 7 business days once all required documents have been submitted and reviewed by admissions.
Questions?
See answers to Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions or concerns, email admissions@berkeley.net.