Poway High School New Student Enrollment
The Poway High School Enrollment Process is for families new to the Poway Unified School District (This includes students who have previously been in our district, but are currently coming from a school outside the district.)
New Student Enrollment for 2021-22
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New Student Enrollment for Poway Unified School District is an on-line process. For new enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year, please contact your School of Residence at the appropriate enrollment email address noted below. As needed, please use the Address Lookup tool to assist you with the confirmation of your correct School of Residence.
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.
STEP 1: POWAY HIGH SCHOOL INTAKE FORM: We apologize, but we can not accommodate drop-in enrollments.
Please complete the New Student Enrollment Intake form for POWAY HIGH SCHOOL This form will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete and you will be required to upload a copy of your Government Issued Photo ID, your student's age verification** and residency verification documents [See Residency Verification Documentation].
** Original Birth Certificate, Current Passport or Baptismal Certificate (TK-12).
- Parent's or Guardian's Government Issued Photo ID
- Student's birth certificate or Passport
- two proofs of residency (e.g., Mortgage, Lease Agreement, Utility Bill, etc. with Address)
- Immunization records (see Health Services for specifics)
- High School Transcripts
- Incoming 9th grade students need their most current report card
- 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.
- Students coming from foreign countries must bring a transcript for all courses equivalent to High School and school documentation stating how long the courses lasted, how many sessions per week, and how long a session lasted (instructional minutes). If not in English, all school documentation, birth certificates, and immunization records must be officially translated before we can accept them. All students from foreign countries should have F-1 Visas
Please ensure you allow yourself enough time to complete the form and have the necessary documents ready to upload prior to beginning this step.
If you do not have access to a scanner, there are multiple free phone apps that transform photos into PDF documents, including:

STEP 2: You will be contacted by your school site regarding next steps to complete the enrollment process. PHS Enrollment email: Enrollment-Poway@powayusd.com

STEP 3: Prepare Middle/High School Required and Optional enrollment forms, which you can find below to be uploaded in Step 4.

STEP 4: Per directions from your school enrollment team, upload Middle/High School Required and Optional Enrollment Forms (below). If possible, registration forms and other documentation should be submitted in PDF format.
If you do not have access to a scanner, there are multiple free phone apps that transform photos into PDF documents, including:

STEP 5: Upon receipt and review of Required Enrollment Forms, you will be contacted by your school site in regards to enrollment confirmation and placement.
Please email your School Site Enrollment Administrator using the Enrollment Email by School: If you have questions or need help email us at
Enrollment-Poway@powayusd.com
MIDDLE /HIGH SCHOOL REQUIRED FORMS
If you aren't sure you live within the Poway High boundary, you can use this PUSD Address Lookup Tool. If you live outside our boundary, but still want to attend Poway High, start with the District Transfers section below.
IF APPLICABLE, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MAY BE REQUIRED
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Custody/Guardianship Documents (must be notarized)
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Copy of current IEP or 504 Plan (*Please note: Delay in receiving an IEP can mean placement in regular education until it is received.)
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intra/interdistrict transfer form
Residency Verification
Accepted forms of Residency Verification:
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Deed to Home
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Mortgage Payment Receipts or Coupons
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Escrow Papers for New Home
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Property Tax Receipt
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Current Bill from Local Utility Company, including Cable TV
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Driver's License
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Military Orders (Base Housing Office Written Verification)
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Rental Agreement
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Rent Receipt
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Bank Statement
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Any other Legal Document(s) which establish home address within school boundaries
PLEASE NOTE: If a second party is providing residence verification, they are required to provide their two (2) proofs of residence in person, with a valid form of identification.