Registering Children for School

Step 1: Find Your School District

Children attending public school are assigned to different school districts depending on where your family lives
By law, your child is required to go to the school designated in that district
Find out where to enroll your child by looking up your school zone:

After determining which school your child is zoned for, visit the school’s website for information about registration
Download and complete the registration form
You will also usually need to bring the following documents for the registration:
- Child’s birth certificate
- Two documents showing proof of residence (e.g., documents showing your address)
- Medical and immunization record. The child must have the before beginning school
- Photo ID of the parent doing the registration
Bring the completed registration form and required documents to your child’s school. The child does not need to be present at registration

What time does school begin and end?
If your child will ride the school bus, ask information about the bus route (e.g., pick-up and drop-off times, location of bus stop)
Ask about special programs such as English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, tutoring, after-school activities, etc.
Ask for a school calendar – it will show vacation days, exam days, and half-days.