Enrolling in Elementary School

Learn about BUSD Elementary Schools

• List of Elementary Schools
• Elementary Schools At A Glance
• Find out which schools are in your attendance zone
  Note: Sylvia Mendez is a district-wide Two Way Immersion School. Students from any zone may apply.

Visit Schools of Interest

• Make an appointment to visit schools of interest during the months of November-January.
  

Attend Informational Events for Kindergarten & New Families

• Informational Zoom Nights for 2021-22 School Year
  Zoom nights will take place from January 6 – January 21, 2021. Zoom links will be available before the event.
  Details: English | Español

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 Checklist (English)
Lista de verificación de pre inscripción (Español)

Step 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

Email all documents to admissions@berkeley.net. All documents must be attached to one email. Emails with documents missing or documents sent through multiple emails will not be accepted.

Please make sure ALL of the following documents are attached before sending your email:

1. Completed Preference Form and Declaration of Residency
2. Student’s birth certificate
3. Student’s report card for current school year
4. Parent/Legal Guardian, valid governmental picture identification card (i.e. CA ID or DL)
5. 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.

After your enrollment documents have been submitted and approved, the Admissions Office will send your student’s school assignment and additional information about registration.

For Kindergarten and 1st Grade registration you will need:

1. Assignment letter
2. Parent ID
3. Proof of immunization
4. A CHDP (California Health and Disability Prevention) form signed by a physician.
   CHDP School Entry Form PDF: English | Español
5. An Oral Health Assessment form signed by a dental professional
   Oral Health Assessment Form PDF: English

For 2nd – 5th Grade registration you will need:

1. Assignment letter
2. Parent ID
3. Proof of immunization
4. Copy of latest report card, transcript or some kind of grade proof (if entering 2nd–5th grade)

The assignment letter will include instructions on submitting the above documents to the assigned school.