Registration & Enrollment

ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR - NOW AVAILABLE

 
Our teachers, administrators, and support staff are committed to academic excellence and quality service for our families. As such, we hope to make the enrollment process as quick and convenient as possible.
 
To enroll, follow the steps outlined below and you’ll be on your way to a successful school experience.
 
 

TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN & KINDERGARTEN

TK - Transitional Kindergarten: All children must turn 4 by September 1, 2025. 
 
Kindergarten: Five (5) years of age on or before September 1, 2025. 
 
Families who wish to enroll their child in Transitional Kindergarten or Kindergarten must complete the online enrollment process via Aeries Online Enrollment. CLICK HERE to Begin Aeries Online Enrollment
 

Required Documents for Enrollment:

  1. Proof of date of birth:  Certified copy of a birth record or a statement by the local registrar or a county recorder certifying the date of birth, or a baptism certificate duly attested, or a passport, or, when none of the foregoing is obtainable, an affidavit of the parent, guardian, or custodian of the minor, or any other appropriate means of proving the age of the child

    1. TK - Transitional Kindergarten: All children who turn four (4) years of age by September 1, 2025.

    2. Kindergarten: All children who turn five (5) years of age by September 1, 2025. 

  2. Proof of address:  Please bring a copy of any utility bill under your name or your spouse, including but not limited to property tax payment receipts, rental property contracts, lease or payment receipts; utility service contracts, statements, or payment receipts; pay stubs, voter registration, correspondence from a government agency, declaration of residency executed by the parent or legal guardian of a pupil.

  3. Physical examination is recommended, but no longer required for registration.  Physicals must be dated after February 1, 2025.

  4. Tuberculin (TB) skin test with negative  ( - ) results, negative TB risk assessment, OR proof of negative (-) QuantiFERON-TB Gold test. Proof of a negative chest x-ray is needed for a positive TB skin test. Pediatric TB Risk Assessment Form

  5. Oral health assessment: Education Code Section 49452.8 requires that your child have an oral health assessment in TK, kindergarten, or first grade, whichever is the student's first year of public school. Must be completed by a California-licensed dental professional within 12 months of initial enrollment to meet this requirement.

  6. Proof of immunizations is required at the time of registration:

    1. California Health and Safety Code, Sections 120325-120375, requires that children in California receive certain immunizations to attend public and private elementary and secondary schools. Schools are required to enforce immunization requirements, maintain immunization records of all children enrolled, and submit reports. The following immunizations are required for school entry: Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP, DTP, Tdap, or Td) — 5 doses  (4 doses OK if one was given on or after 4th birthday. 3 doses OK if one was given on or after 7th birthday). Polio (OPV or IPV) — 4 doses (3 doses OK if one was given on or after the 4th birthday). Hepatitis B — 3 doses. Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) — 2 doses (Both given on or after 1st birthday). Varicella (Chickenpox) — 2 doses. California Immunization Requirements for K-12th Grade

    2. Starting January 1, 2021, all new medical exemptions (ME) for school and childcare entry must be issued through CAIR-ME.  Parents can create an account in CAIR-ME and apply for an exemption. They will receive an exemption application number to give to their child’s physician. The physician can register for an account in CAIR-ME and log in to issue the ME. Once the ME is issued, the physician prints the form and provides a copy to the parents to give to their child’s school or childcare facility. For more information, visit the Shots for School website at Medical Exemptions.

  7. Additional Enrollment Information:

    1. If your child is receiving special education services, please provide a copy of his/her most current IEP at the time of enrollment.

    2. If you have custody or restraining order information that the school should be aware of, please provide current documentation of any court orders pertaining to your child’s custody or education rights.

Enrollment Forms & Resources:

  1. Health Requirements Kindergarten/First Grade School Entry (English)
  2. Health Requirements Kindergarten/First Grade School Entry (Español)
  3. Oral Health Assessment Form
  4. Denti-Cal-Providers-Outlying-Communities
  5. Denti-Cal-Providers-Bakersfield
  6. TB Risk Assessment Form
  7. Required Immunizations for School Entry (English) 
  8. Required Immunizations for School Entry (Spanish)
  9. Medical Exemptions
  10. Children’s Mobile Immunization Program
  11. CHDP Provider Brochure- Bakersfield
  12. CHDP Provider Brochure- Kern County
  13. You Can Enroll in School! - Resources for Homeless Children and Youth

For Questions & Concerns

John L. Prueitt Elementary | 661.758.7180
Karl F. Clemens Elementary | 661.758.7120
Teresa Burke Elementary | 661.758.7480
James A. Forrest Elementary | 661.758.7490
Thomas Jefferson Middle | 661.758.7140 
Palm Avenue Middle | 661.758.7130
District Office | 661.758.7100