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New Student Enrollment

Save the Date: New Student Enrollment Opens February 2, 2026 for the 2026-2027 School Year!

Welcome to Poway Unified!

2025-2026 New Student Enrollment (Current School Year)

Our District, which is a proud member of the prestigious League of Innovative Schools, consists of multiple pathways and programs to fit students’ learning styles and passions. Our students get access to personalized, rich, and rigorous learning experiences, through academics, career technical education in STEAM fields, athletics, arts, extracurricular activities, social-emotional growth, and more. They are taught by passionate, innovative educators (who we think are the best of the best!)

Ready to Enroll?

Packets are completed digitally using any computer, tablet or smartphone with an internet connection. If you do not have access to a device/internet or need assistance, please contact your assigned school of residence. If you need support with a computer to submit your packet or have questions, please contact your school site to make an appointment. A list is provided below Step 3 on this page.

STEP 1: Gather Required Documents

Below are the items that you will need to supply in order for your child's enrollment packet to be accepted. If possible, documentation should be submitted in PDF format.

Documentation Required:
  1. Enrolling parent/guardian photo ID (must be uploaded with digital enrollment packet)
  2. Age Verification Document (must be uploaded with digital enrollment packet)
    • Accepted documents include Birth Certificate, Current Passport or Baptismal Certificate
  3. Two current forms of residency (must be uploaded with digital enrollment packet)
    • TWO current, different verifications of the following documents are mandatory for residency verification.
    • At the minimum, ONE of the following forms of residency verification must be uploaded with your digital enrollment packet in order for your packet to be reviewed. Deed to home, mortgage statement/escrow paper, military orders, rental agreement, rent receipt, property tax receipt.
    • Accepted second residency verification documentation: Current utility bill, receipt for deposit with local utility company, bank statement, any other legal document that establishes home address within school boundaries.
  4. Immunization Records
    • All children are required to have their vaccinations fully completed/up to date before the start of school in grades TK – 12 unless exempted as provided by law. A child will not be able to take a seat in class until a complete immunization record for your child is received by your school.
    • Upload a current immunization record with your digital enrollment packet and if finalizing immunizations over the summer, you will have the opportunity to submit an updated record the week prior to the start of school. For more information about school immunization requirements and resources, please visit PUSD Health Services or the California Department of Health website Shots For School or contact your local health department or county office of education.
  5. High School Transcripts
    • Incoming 9th grade students need their most current report card. You will have an opportunity to upload a copy in the digital enrollment packet.
    • All other students need a high school transcript with all completed high school courses. Please note, the Request to Transfer Records does NOT include a transcript or report card. A transcript is required for proper course placement.

If you do not have access to a scanner, there are multiple free phone apps that transform photos into PDF documents, including:

STEP 2: Complete the Digital Enrollment Packet

Now that you have gathered the required documentation in Step 1, click the button below to complete the online enrollment packet.

STEP 3: Sign Required Forms

Once you have completed the online enrollment packet please download any required forms. Your school site will contact you with instructions for how and when to submit the completed forms.


Enrollment Support & Contact Info

Please Note:

Your student’s enrollment ensures a seat at a school in Poway Unified. We make every effort to enroll your child at your neighborhood school. In some cases, classes at your neighborhood school may reach capacity, in which case we will work with you to place your child at a nearby school.​

 
Transitional Kindergarten and/or Kindergarten Lotteries:

Should a site be determined near capacity in grades TK or K, a lottery process may be necessary to determine student placement. Only enrollment packets received between February 2, 2026 and February 13, 2026 11:59 p.m. at these sites will be eligible to be included if a lottery process is necessary. If needed, dates of lottery will be communicated to families.


Before and After School Programs


Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten

As required by State law, all children entering Kindergarten in the 2025-2026 school year must be five years of age on or before September 1, 2025 (this means they were born between September 2, 2019 to September 1, 2020). If your child's 4th birthday is between September 2, 2020 and September 1, 2021, they will be enrolled in Transitional Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year.

For Preschool enrollment, please visit the Preschool website.

Grade Level Placement Chart