State law requires that children must be at least 4 years, 7 months of
age as of July 2 prior to the opening of year-round classes and at least
4 years, 9 months of age by September 2 for schools on the traditional
schedule to enter kindergarten. To enroll in first grade, the child’s
age must be at least 5 years, 9 months, also by September 2.
Kindergarten registration begins as early as March. For other grades,
contact a local school for signup schedules.
Proof of Residency Required
Most students new to the district need only go to their appropriate level
school of attendance in order to register. Proof of residency in the Glendale
Unified School District will be required of all new enrollees. A transfer
slip from the former school is helpful in registration. The new school
will request that a student’s records be forwarded directly from
the former school.
Questions on school boundaries, residency requirements or related data
The parent or guardian of a child must present proof of age before a student will be admitted to school. Such proof may be in the form of a birth certificate, baptismal certificate or passport.
Proof of Immunizations
State law mandates that students ages 4-17 complete immunization requirements that include protection from polio, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus (DPT), measles (Rubeola),
mumps and rubella (MMR). Before a student is admitted to a Glendale school,
parents must provide written proof that the child has been immunized.
The L.A. County Health Dept. requires all students entering kindergarten,
or entering first grade who did not attend kindergarten, to show written
evidence of a tuberculosis skin test (Mantoux) within the past year, hepatitis
B vaccination and a second measles immunization.
In addition, all seventh-graders must have hepatitis B vaccinations, a
second MMR, and a vaccination against chicken pox.
Students from outside of California enrolling in other grades must have
proof of a Mantoux test at a previous time.
Immunizations and the Mantoux skin test may be obtained from a private
physician or from the L.A. County Community Health Center in Glendale.
State law also requires that all children must have received a health
examination within 18 months prior to entering first grade. The purpose
of this exam is to identify physical disabilities or medical conditions
before they become chronic and adversely affect students’ learning
abilities.
Further information on these topics is available in the schools or by
contacting
the Office of Health Services at the Administration Center.
