How to Register for the 2023-24 School Year

WELCOME

Welcome to the San Carlos School District! We are excited to help guide you through the process of registering your child. The information on this page explains the process for registering all new incoming Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten - 8th Grade students.

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NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION FOR THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR

STEP ONE - Review Key Dates

The New Student Priority Registration Period is January 10 - February 10, 2023. We strongly recommend families register during this timeframe. All completed registrations received during the Priority Registration Period will receive priority into their home school if space is available.

Students registering AFTER the February 10, 2023 deadline will be placed on a space-available basis.

See our Key Dates for Registration & Transfers page for more information on upcoming registration events and deadlines.

STEP TWO - Verify Grade Level Eligibility

For the 2023-24 school year, students are eligible to enter the following grade levels based on their birthdate:

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) - if they have reached 5 years of age on or between September 2, 2023 – April 2, 2024. Learn more about our TK program by visiting our Transitional Kindergarten page.
Kindergarten - if they have reached 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2023.

2023-24 School Year

Entering Grade Level	Date of Birth
Preschool	April 3, 2019 or after
Transitional Kindergarten	September 2, 2018 - April 2, 2019
Kindergarten	September 2, 2017 - September 1, 2018

Notes:

Students are not eligible to enter Kindergarten or TK for the 2023-24 school year if they are not 5 years old by April 2, 2024. They will be eligible to enroll the following school year.
Preschool students currently enrolled in one of our SCSD preschools must still complete the registration process to be enrolled in TK or Kindergarten for next year. If your child is currently enrolled in one of our SCSD preschool classes, they are not yet a matriculated student and are required to register for TK/Kindergarten.
TK students currently enrolled in SCSD do not need to re-register for Kindergarten as they are already enrolled in our District and will be automatically enrolled in Kindergarten.
New students entering grades 1-8: Will be placed in the grade following the last grade-level they attended, or according to their age if it is their first time attending public school in the United States.

STEP THREE - Verify Residency

The San Carlos School District is open to all age-eligible students who live within the boundaries of the San Carlos School District. Please note that the school district boundaries are not identical to the civic boundaries of the City of San Carlos — please see our School Boundaries page to verify your address and find your assigned school.

We are no longer accepting registration for students who reside outside of the SCSD boundaries. If you are interested in transferring into SCSD from another school district, please see our Transfer Requests page for more information on the Interdistrict (Out-of-District) Transfer process. Employees and siblings of concurrently enrolled students will be given enrollment priority once the transfer is approved.

STEP FOUR - Gather Required Registration Documents

Before starting your online registration, gather all required documents to upload during the registration process. Incomplete student registration packets will not be processed and may delay your enrollment.

Child's Original Birth Certificate - Passport, attested baptism certificate, or statement by local registrar or county recorder certifying date of birth.
Proofs of Residency
1. Current utility bills from two different sources (for example PG&E, Recology, Comcast, California Water Service). Must show names, service address and residence address as one and the same.
2. One of the following:
  1. Homeowners - Sales contract, grant deed or current property tax bill (must show names, service address and residence address as one and the same).
  2. Renters - Current rental agreement with resident's name and address, phone number of manager/landlord listed on the document. If rental agreement is passed expiration date or month-to-month, must also include a current dated status letter from landlord.
  3. Legal Affidavit of Parent Residence - A notarized Affidavit of Parent Residency form is required in addition to a deed, property tax bill or rental agreement, and 2 utility bills that list the name of the person with whom you're living.
Immunizations - Statement from doctor's office with all current immunizations listed (required at time of registration). Personal Beliefs Exemptions do not apply. See our Immunizations page for more information. Additional health forms due after registration should be submitted to your school secretary, not the District Office.
Driver License - Provide parent Driver License or Photo ID.

STEP FIVE - Complete PowerSchool Registration

New families are required to create a PowerSchool Enrollment account and register students online. If you are a current SCSD family and are registering a new student you may log in to PowerSchool using your email or phone number to register.

All completed registrations received during the Priority Registration Period (Jan 10 - Feb 10, 2023) will receive priority into their home school if space is available. Students registering after the Feb 10, 2023 deadline will be placed on a space-available basis.

STEP SIX - Registration Confirmation

After you have completed your pre-registration, schools will review your information and contact you if needed.
A second email with additional instructions and access to complete the online registration process in PowerSchool (InfoSnap) will be sent to you in the Spring. Additional health forms due after registration should be submitted to your school secretary, not the District Office.
Please contact your neighborhood school if you have questions regarding registration and enrollment as we are no longer accepting registration at the District Office.

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Intradistrict Transfer Requests for SCSD Residents Wishing To Transfer to Another School Within SCSD

If you would like to request a transfer to another school within SCSD, you must first register for your homeschool and then request an Intradistrict Transfer. The Intradistrict Transfer Request Google Form will open on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 12:00 pm noon.

For more information on the process, please visit our Transfer Requests page.

SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION

Elementary Schools (Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten - 3rd Grade)

	Arundel School 200 Arundel Road (650) 508-7311 Administrative Assistant: Eleanor Stratton [email protected]		Brittan Acres School 2000 Belle Ave. (650) 508-7307 Administrative Assistant: Jenny Goines [email protected]
	Heather School 2757 Melendy Dr. (650) 508-7303 Administrative Assistant: Jennifer Wood [email protected]		White Oaks School 1901 White Oak Way (650) 508-7317 Administrative Assistant: Annie Stevenson [email protected]