Parents of all students who are entering middle school must provide all documents listed on the enrollment checklist and complete a preference form ranking their preferences of schools. Under state law, parents may request any school in the district; however, first priority will be given to families who live in the school’s attendance zone. Out-of-zone students will be considered after in-zone students are assigned.
- Round One: January 4 – February 5, 2021
- Round Two: February 8 – May 14, 2021
- Round Three: May 17 – June 25, 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.
Complete online form: English or Español
Current School Year (2020-21)
Complete online Preference Form: English
Complete online Declaration of Residency: English or Español
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 transcript 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.