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Palo Alto Unified School District

Attendance Requirements

 

To attend the Palo Alto Unified School District, a student must be: (a) at least five (5) years of age on or before December 2nd of that academic calendar year; (b) reside on a full-time permanent basis (seven days and seven nights) within the boundaries of the District. If the student meets these requirements, the parent/guardian may register the student.

All registrations must be submitted/processed at the Central Attendance Office, 25 Churchill Ave., Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Before visiting our offices please review the Registration Process. 

Further assistance with:  School Placement, finding your neighborhood school, and transfers.

If you have questions, contact Central Attendance at centattendance@pausd.org or (650) 329-3707.

2009-2010 Registration
Rule
The following ORIGINAL documents MUST be provided to the Central Attendance Office

(8:00 AM- 4:00 PM) prior to beginning the on-line registration process. 

1)  Registration Form Registration form PDF Document

2)  Child's Birth Certificate or Passport

3)  Current Immunization Records

          2009-2010 Health Requirements Health Report for School Entry form PDF Document

          Oral Health Assessment/Waiver Request Form (English/Spanish) PDF Document

                       (Required for Grades Kdg and 1)

4)  Parent's Photo ID

5)  Current Lease Agreement with Manager's contact information OR

      Current Property Tax Statement indicating a Homeowner's Exemption

6)  Current Bank Statement OR Current DMV Vehicle Registration

After the required documents are processed you will receive a Snapcode that will allow you to complete the registration process, the link is referenced below.

In order to expedite the online registration process, you may want to have easy access to the following requested information:  a) 9-digit zip code, which is required by the State of California.  If you do not know your 9-digit zip code, please refer to http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/welcome.jsp; b) 3 local emergency contacts - home phone and address; c) 1 out-of-state emergency contact - home phone and address (please do not list an out-of-country contact); d) Child's physician/practitioner - name and phone number and e) Health Insurance Provider - If Applicable.

 

Online Registration Link

New Student Registrations

2009/10 School Year

Student Registration

 

2009-2010 Student Information Update

If you would like to update any of your child’s information on the online-registration that you previously submitted, please use the following link only.  DO NOT USE the “Student Registration” link.

When updating your child’s information, you will be asked for your e-mail address and passcode that was used on the original online registration.  You DO NOT need enter the snapcode that was initially provided.

If you are changing any of the following items, you MUST come to the Central Attendance Office to complete and provide the required documents.

  1. Change of Address
  2. Legal Name Change
  3. Change of Guardianship

2009-2010 Student Information Update

 

2010-2011 Registration
Rule

PRIORITY 1 REGISTRATION DATES:

January 5, 2010 through February 10, 2010

The following ORIGINAL documents MUST be provided to the Central Attendance Office

(8:00 AM- 4:00 PM) prior to beginning the on-line registration process.  Documents will not be accepted until January 5, 2010.

1)  Registration Form Registration form PDF Document

2)  Child's Birth Certificate or Passport

3)  Current Immunization Records

          2010-2011 Health Requirements Health Report for School Entry form PDF Document

          Oral Health Assessment/Waiver Request Form (English/Spanish) PDF Document

                       (Required for Grades Kdg and 1)

4)  Parent's Photo ID

5)  Current Lease Agreement with Manager's contact information OR

     Current Property Tax Statement indicating a Homeowner's Exemption

6)  Current Bank Statement OR Current DMV Vehicle Registration

After the required documents are processed you will receive a Snapcode that will allow you to complete the registration process, the link is referenced below.

All online registrations MUST BE SUBMITTED no later than 11:59p.m. February 10, 2010 in order to qualify for the Priority 1 Period.

In order to expedite the online registration process, you may want to have easy access to the following requested information:  a) 9-digit zip code, which is required by the State of California.  If you do not know your 9-digit zip code, please refer to http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/welcome.jsp; b) 3 local emergency contacts - home phone and address; c) 1 out-of-state emergency contact - home phone and address (please do not list an out-of-country contact); d) Child's physician/practitioner - name and phone number and e) Health Insurance Provider - If Applicable.

PAUSD cannot guarantee placement in the neighborhood school due to continued high enrollment.

 

New Student Registrations

Online Registration Link 2010/11 School Year

Student Registration

 

 



Revised December, 2009
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Important Dates

2010/2011 School Year

Priority 1 Status:

Registration must be submitted online between January 5 and February 10, 2010

Priority 2 Status:

Registrations completed after February 10, 2010 are date and time stamped based upon online submission date.

Elementary Information

Kindergarten Information Meetings:

January 7, 2010 at 7:00 PM at Palo Verde Elementary in the MP Room

January 13, 2010 at 7:00 PM at Walter Hays Elementary in the MP Room

Spanish Speaker’s Meeting - January 20, 2010 at 7:00 PM at Barron Park Elementary in the MP Room

All neighborhood schools will have Kindergarten visitation day on January 29, 2010.  Please check with your neighborhood school for time and location.

Choice School/Program Information Meetings

Hoover Elementary – January 29, 2010 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Open House

Ohlone Elementary – January 26, 2010 at 9:00 AM.  Visitation Dates:  Tuesday and Thursday by Appointment Only.

Spanish Immersion (Escondido)-January 14, 2010 at 7:00 to 8:45 PM. 

English Meeting in Escondido Library

Spanish Meeting in Room 5.

Spanish Immersion (Escondido) – January 21 and January 26, 2010 at 8:45 AM - Tours

Young Fives - Screening will take place during the months of January and February, 2010.

Note:  Everyone who applies will be screened.

Voluntary Transfer Program Orientation and

 Registration

Orientation:  January 11, 2010 at 5:30 PM.  25 Churchill Ave.

Registration Begins:  January 12, 2010

Elementary School Placement Meeting:  March 24, 2010 at 5:30 PM, Jordan Middle Multipurpose Room

Elementary Choice School/Programs Lottery

February 26, 2010 – Lottery

March 5, 2010 – Choice Program  Parent Acceptance Deadline

First Day of School

August 24, 2010

 

Important Dates

2010/2011 School Year

Priority 1 Status:

Registration must be submitted online between January 5 and February 10, 2010

Priority 2 Status:

Registrations completed after February 10, 2010 are date and time stamped based upon online submission date.

Secondary Information

Middle School General Information Meetings

February 24, 2010 at 7:00 PM at each middle school

Middle School Visits – Fifth Grade Only

May 21, 2010 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon

Middle School Choice Program Information Meetings

Jordan – Spanish Immersion – March 3, 2010 at 7:00 PM

Terman – Direct Instruction – March 3, 2010 at 7:00 PM

JLS – Connections – March 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM

Middle School Choice Program Applications Due

March 19, 2010

Middle School Choice Program Notification

April 9, 2010

High School Information Meetings

Gunn High School - Incoming 9th Grade Information Nights

JLS Middle School – January 26, 2010 at 7:00 to 8:30 PM

Terman Middle School – January 27, 2010 at 7:00 to 8:30 PM

Gunn High School Open House (9th – 12th welcome) February 2, 2010 at 7:00 to 9:00 PM in Gymnasium.

Palo Alto High School - Incoming 9th Grade Information Events

Palo Alto High School Open House (9th – 12th welcome)

February 3, 2010 at 7:00 PM

9th Grade Parent Workshops – February 4, 2010 at 12:00 noon

and 7:00 PM

Campus Tours – February 6, 2010 at 1:00 PM

First Day of School

August 24, 2010

 
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