Berkeley Unified School District Website

Enrolling New Elementary School Students

Admissions and Attendance Office
Francisco Martinez, Manager
Central Administration Annex Building
1835 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94703
Phone: (510) 644-6504 E-Mail: Admissions@berkeley.k12.ca.us
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - noon and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Note: Families who submitted forms for the second lottery will be notified by mid-June.

Events

Berkeley Unified has planned many events to introduce new parents to Berkeley's schools.

School Visiting Hours (Horas de Visitas Escolares en Espanol)-- In December and January the schools will be open to visitors on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Since each school has different hours, and they sometimes have events that preclude visitors, please call the school before visiting. School contact information is available on the directory page, half-way down.

Kindergarten Nights (Noches de Kinder en Espanol) -- Each elementary school will host a kindergarten night in January where parents will have a chance to visit the school, meet teachers and the principal, and discuss curriculum. Kindergarten nights are a great opportunity to ask questions! Although the nights will be mainly directed at kindergarten families, all new families are welcome.

Enrollment Procedures

Parents of students who are entering Berkeley's elementary schools (grades kindergarten through 5th) must submit a Parent Preference Form listing school preferences, along with the student's birth certificate and three original proofs of Berkeley residency.

Proofs of Berkeley residency must be recent and have the address and parent/guardians' name. Acceptable proofs include:

PG&E bill
EBMUD bill
Garbage
Telephone bill (not cell phone)
Cable bill
Bank Statement
Paycheck stub
Drivers License
Action letter from Social Services
Berkeley Housing Authority documentation

NOTE: At least one proof of residency must be a utility bill (PG & E, EBMUD, Telephone, Garbage, Cable or Land-line phone).

Parents may request any elementary school in the District; however, priority will be given to families who live in the school's assignment zone.

For additional student assignment information please call the Admissions Office at (510) 644-6504 or email them at Admissions@Berkeley.k12.ca.us. The Admissions Office is located at 1835 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94703, and is open from 8 am to noon and 1pm to 4 pm.