Sibling Registration Begins March 12; New Family Registration Begins March 19 

SOUTH PASADENA, Calif. (March 9, 2018) – Registration for enrollment in South Pasadena elementary schools for the 2018-2019 school year begins March 12, 2018. Siblings of existing students will be registered first, followed by new families in the District to help ensure that siblings attend the same elementary school.

All parents interested in registering students should sign up for in-person appointment times at each school site starting March 8, 2018. Once an appointment is scheduled, registration is a multi-step process. Steps for all students are outlined below:

SIBLINGS OF EXISTING STUDENTS (TK-5):

1. Starting March 8, 2018, visit the home school to schedule an in-person appointment (March 12-14) and pick up a registration packet;
2. Register student by going to my.spusd.net and choosing the blue box entitled “Students new to the district – AIR” and print documentation;
3. Attend the scheduled in-person appointment Monday, March 12 through Wednesday, March 14, 2018 between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. to complete the registration process. **Must bring all required documentation.** 

STUDENTS NEW TO THE DISTRICT (TK-5):

1. Determine the home school for your student (visit spusd.net; click Enrollment/Registration);
2. Starting March 8, 2018, visit the home school to schedule an in-person appointment (March 19-21) and pick up a registration packet;
3. Register student by going to my.spusd.net and choosing the blue box entitled “Students new to the district – AIR” and print documentation;
4. Attend the in-person appointment Monday, March 19 through Wednesday, March 21, 2018 between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. to complete the registration process. **Must bring all required documentation.**

STUDENTS INTERESTED IN DUAL IMMERSION PROGRAM:

1. Determine the home school for your student (visit spusd.net; click Enrollment/Registration);
2. Starting March 8, 2018: Visit the home school to schedule an in-person appointment (March 19-21) and pick up a registration packet;
3. Register student by going to my.spusd.net and choosing the blue box entitled “Students new to the district – AIR” and print documentation – NOTE INTEREST IN DUAL IMMERSION, and LANGUAGE FLUENCY, if applicable;
4. Attend the in-person appointment Monday, March 19 through Wednesday, March 21, 2018 between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. to complete the registration process. **Must bring all required documentation.** 

Required documents at the in-person appointment include three current proofs of residence, two copies of the printed AERIES Internet Registrations (AIR), original birth certificate or passport of the child, original immunization records for the child (officially translated, if in another language), and photo identification of the parent/guardian registering the child.

After sibling and new family registrations take place, two different lotteries are held. First, the Dual Immersion lotteries are held to establish the Dual Immersion kindergarten classes at Marengo (Mandarin) and Monterey Hills (Spanish), and then the new family lottery is held to establish priority among the new families who have registered at each home school. The Dual Immersion lottery will be held on April 20, 2018 and the new family lottery will take place on May 11, 2018. These lotteries are open to the public and are held at the District Office boardroom.  

Students who register after March 26, 2018 will be placed in their home school based on the order of date and time of registration, as space allows. If parents would like a child to attend a school other than the home school, parents must complete an open enrollment form, available at the school office, and turn it in to SPUSD, Office of Instructional Services, Room 4, prior to June 8, 2018. The open enrollment lottery will take place in early August, and those placements, if possible, will be made just before the start of the 2018-2019 school year.

Families interested in securing spots for kinder-care or after-care with the District’s Extended Day Program should visit, www.spusd.net, and then “Extended Day Programs,” to sign up to indicate interest.

Families with new middle or high school students may pre-register these students at the school sites beginning April 16, 2018 by appointment. Please check the school or District website for more information.

About South Pasadena Unified School District

Established in 1886, the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) serves approximately 4,800 students within five schools including three elementary schools, one middle school and one comprehensive high school in South Pasadena, California.  Nestled in the West San Gabriel Valley, SPUSD has earned a reputation for providing high quality public education, attracting families who value challenging academic programs and outstanding teachers. Consistently recognized for superior performance, SPUSD students earn honors at the local, state and national level.  The District draws vital support from parents and community members through the South Pasadena Educational Foundation, local PTAs and booster clubs.

For more information, contact: South Pasadena Unified School District, Office of the Superintendent, [email protected]