Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten Enrollment
Welcome to Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District
VCPUSD has moved to an Online Registration (OLR) Enrollment process to make joining our district easier and faster. All required forms and documents can now be uploaded directly into the application.
Enrollment for the 2026-2027 School Year
Use the link above to start the process for New Students and TK/Kindergarten Enrollment.
Which Path Should You Choose?
To ensure your application is processed correctly, please select the category that fits your family:
Path B - Current family adding a new sibling
Do not use the link above. If you are a returning family, please go through the parent portal for new student enrollment.
Path A - New Families
Click the link above to create an account and begin a new application.
Path A - TK/Kindergarten
Click the link above to start the enrollment process for the upcoming school year.
Enrollment Timeline & Eligibility
We encourage you to register your child by June 5, 2026, to help us determine facility needs. Many of our schools fill their classes quickly; enrolling early is the best way to ensure a spot for your child at their neighborhood school.
Transitional Kindergarten: Child must be 4 years old on or before September 1.
Kindergarten: Child must be 5 years old on or before September 1. If you are a returning family, please go through the parent portal for new student enrollment.
Enrollment Procedures
1. Complete Online Enrollment Application
Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete all enrollment information as accurately as possible. To expedite the registration process and ensure a smooth transition into VCPUSD, parents and/or guardians will complete the following digitally within the online portal:
Enrollment Form
Household / Emergency / Disaster Priority Release Form
Current Student Health Information
Residency Verification Form
Signature Verification of Receipt of Documents/Release of Information
2. Required 7th Grade Information
Tdap Booster/Vaccine Required to start the school year for all 7th grade students entering advancing or transferring into 7th grade.
3. Birth/Age Verification
Birth Certificate/Passport is required upon enrollment to verify student's Birth Information.
4. Proof of Residency
Please gather the following documents in advance. As part of the Online Enrollment application, you will be required to complete a digital Residency Verification form and upload clear copies of these original documents.
All school districts in California have been advised that the State Controller’s Office will rigorously enforce Title V (Administrative Code) and Education Code provisions for verification of residency of all enrolling students.
Option 1: One of the following documents provides sufficient verification:
Deed to a home in parent name showing address within District;
Escrow papers for a home in parent name showing address within District;
Tax receipt (property taxes or personal property taxes) in parent name showing address within District;
An approved inter-district transfer agreement;
Verification by Special Education Director of student receiving special education SELPA services;
Home visitation by Superintendent or designee to verify residency;
Official letter from Tribal chairperson to verify residency.
Option 2: A minimum of two (2) different verification items are necessary if the following documents are used:
Driver’s license or state ID card with picture showing current address (no temporaries). If the address has been changed, this cannot be accepted. (Actual street address needed, PO Box will not be accepted).
AND one of the following in parent name showing address within District:
a. Rental agreement
b. Rent receipt (for latest month)
c. Voter registration card
AND one of the following showing parent/guardian’s name and address of residence within District:
a. Deposit receipt for gas, electric, phone, or water service start-up
b. Most recent utility bill for gas, electric, phone, or water service
c. Notarized affidavit from property owner confirming residency
AND one of the following showing parent/guardian’s name and address of residence within District:
a. Major moving company receipt for moving household goods
b. Receipt from local firm showing delivery of newly purchased major appliance or furniture piece(s)
Migrant Students: Any student who is identified as a migrant (any student identified as homeless will be considered the same as a migrant student) and who does not reside in a permanent fixed residence shall be admitted upon presentation of one of the following:
a. Letter from a social service agency verifying the family is migrant and is residing within the district
b. Hotel or motel receipts
c. Migrant affidavit and visitation by district employee to the location currently being used as a “residence” by the family.
5. Immunization Requirements for School Entry
Immunization Records: State Law requires a verification record of immunizations document be provided to the school prior to school admittance. Note: Children must be fully immunized even if they are not yet five years old in order to start in August, 2023.
For more information about school immunization requirements and resources, please visit the California Department of Health website at www.shotsforschool.org or contact your local health department or county office of education.
6. Transportation
Visit our transportation page to register your student to ride the bus.
7. Additional Forms: All Grades as required
Authorization for Medication Administration
Caregiver's Affidavit (required, as noted on enrollment form)
Intradistrict Transfer Application
(Transferring to another school within the same district)
Interdistrict Transfer Application
(Transferring to another school outside the district)
Parent-Student Information Handbook / Annual Notifications
Title VI ED 506 Indian Student Eligibility Certification Form
8. Additional Documents To Bring (if applicable)
Copy of approved Interdistrict (must contact Superintendent's Office for approval) or Intradistrict Transfer request. This only applies to those students who applied and were granted either an Interdistrict or Intradistrict permit.
Court / Legal documents
Copy of student’s IEP. (If student was in Special Education or Resource)
Student’s most recent report card, transcript, and schedule from previous school
Check out slip from previous school (textbooks returned to previous school)
If your child has been previously enrolled in a GATE (gifted and talented education) class, please provide letter stating that your child has been identified as a GATE student.
Please call the school site registrar where your student will be attending for additional information and to schedule a registration appointment for new enrollments in the District.