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

PRIORITY 1 REGISTRATION DATES:

January 7, 2009 through February 12, 2009

Paper registrations will NO LONGER be accepted.  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 7, 2009.

1)  Child's Birth Certificate or Passport

2)  Current Immunization Records

          2009– 2010 Health Requirements Health Report for School Entry form

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

                       (Required for Grades Kdg and 1)

3)  Parent's Photo ID

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

      Current Property Tax Statement indicating a Homeowner's Exemption

5)  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.

2009-2010 Continuing Students Online Registration Process

Completion/Submission Deadline:  June 30, 2009

The District has replaced the annual summer back-to-school packet with an online registration process for continuing students.  Letters have been mailed to the parents of continuing students with a Snapcode that will allow you to complete the registration process online, which is referenced below.  The deadline for the completion/submission of the online registration forms is June 30, 2009.

As a continuing student, the "New Student Registration" forms DO NOT need to be completed.

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.

NOTE:  The District cannot guarantee attendance on the first day of school (August 25, 2009) or receive a class schedule unless the online registration process has been completed and submitted prior to August 3, 2009.

Online Registration Link for

New Student Registrations and Continuing Students

For the 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