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

• Events for the 2020-21 School Year have passed.

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.

Download PDF in English or Spanish.

Step 2: Complete Declaration of Residency Form

You and your student must be residing in Berkeley when submitting enrollment documents.

Download PDF in English or Spanish

Step 3: Complete Preference Form

Complete form online: BUSD Preference Form (Spanish translation available soon.)

After submitting the online Preference Form, a PDF of your completed form will be emailed to you. Include that PDF when submitting the rest of your enrollment documents.

Prefer a printable form? Download PDF in English or Spanish

Step 4: Gather required documents

• 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
  Include one proof from each group listed here.

Step 5: Submit all documents via email

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

Note: This email address is for enrollment documents only. If you have questions, email admissions@berkeley.net. Please do not email both.

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

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

Once all required documents have been submitted and reviewed by admissions you will receive an email confirmation within 7 business days.

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

For Kindergarten and 1st Grade, remember to bring:

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, remember to bring:

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)