The following steps outline the process for enrolling new students in grades 1-12. If you are registering a kindergarten student, please find additional information on the Kindergarten Students page.

Step 1: Find Your School

Families must register new students at their boundary school. The KSD school boundaries map may not be accurate for all addresses.

Please confirm your boundary school by contacting the school or KSD Transportation team at (253) 373-7442 before moving on to step two.

Step 2: Collect Required Documents

Student Identification and Proof of Age

• Birth certificate or
• Passport or
• State identification (ID) card or
• Another form of legal identification which includes the student’s name and birthdate

Parent Identification

• Driver’s license or
• State identification (ID) card or
• Another form of legal identification which includes the parent’s name and photo

Proof of Address

• Lease or purchase agreement or
• Utility bill (cable, electricity, water, or home telephone) not more than one month old

The district maintains the right to ask for additional documents if there is a concern about any document used to establish an address. See Policy and Procedure 3110 and 3110P for more information.

Step 3: Complete Enrollment Forms

Forms are available online or can be picked up at your school or the Kent School District Administration Center.

1. Student Information and Enrollment Form
2. Washington State Department of Health Certificate of Immunization Status
3. Health History Form
4. Housing Survey
5. Race and Ethnicity Form
6. Home Language Survey
7. Military Service Survey
8. Parent Questionnaire
9. Emergency Dismissal Plan (only needed for grades K-6)

Optional Forms

• Eligibility Certification for Indian Education Program (as applicable)
• Release of Student Information to Military Recruiters (high school only)
• King County Library System Student Account Information
• Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals
• Student Handbook Acknowledgment

Step 4: Complete Registration at Your School

Once you have completed steps 1-3 as completely as possible, please return documentation and finish the enrollment process at your school* identified in step one.

*Elementary schools do not accept new student enrollment during the summer break. The Student and Family Support Services team is available to accept packets during select days and hours. This information will be provided on this page when needed.

Learning by Choice

The Office of the Superintendent of Public Education has developed a guide to help parents understand their child’s enrollment options in the state of Washington.