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Western Placer Unified School District
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COMMON TERMSTop of Page

Registration Packet = Contains the following: ALL required documents, a printed copy of your online registration, and all required personal documents together and ready for submission to your school site. 
 
Online Registration Application = The registration platform WPUSD uses to enroll children in our schools. 
 
Personal Documents = Documents specific to each child (i.e. birth certificate, immunization records, etc)
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Transitional Kindergarten
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REGISTERING DURING COVID-19 PANDEMICTop of Page

CAN I STILL REGISTER?

Yes!

We will be accepting registration for the 2021-2022 school year as normal.
Please see the registration process below.

WHAT DO I DO?

Please follow the steps below to register your child. When turning in registration packets, please note that face coverings are required at all times while on school campuses.  

WHO DO I CONTACT?

If you have questions about registration, please contact your child's home school.
Their office hours are M-F 8am - 4pm

Transitional Kindergarten
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Children who turn five (5) on or between September 2, 2021 and December 31, 2021 are eligible for Transitional Kindergarten (TK), the first year of a two-year Kindergarten program. The TK program offers AM (8:00am - 11:20am) and PM (11:21am - 2:40pm | early release: 10:21am - 1:40pm) class options. 

Sites offering TK*:

Carlin C. Coppin
Foskett Ranch Elementary
Lincoln Crossing Elementary
Scott M. Leaman Elementary
Twelve Bridges Elementary

*TK sites are subject to change based on enrollment.

Parent requests for a specific site and time will be considered; however, if a student's home school offers TK, they will receive priority when enrolling. Please note, ALL eligible TK children will have a place for enrollment. 

Please read the information and follow the directions/steps below to register your child for TK.  FOR 2021-2022 REGISTRATION: All completed registration forms, along with supporting documents, may be brought to your child’s home school (confirm child's home school here) beginning January 25, 2021.

If you would like more information about our Transitional Kindergarten program, please contact Scott Pickett at (916) 645-6350 or email spickett@wpusd.org.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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Welcome Letter from Deputy Superintendent of Educational Services - English | Spanish

Immunization Requirements from District Nurses - English | Spanish

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2021-2022 Registration Process

All the required documents for registration that you will need to complete are provided and/or outlined below.  If you need assistance completing forms, please contact your child’s school. If you are having technical difficulty accessing the online registration system, please contact the Technology Department at helpdesk@wpusd.org. We are happy to help!

Step 1 - Required Forms:

Complete each form below. Please note, these documents are REQUIRED to be completed and turned in as part of your completed Registration packet.

  1. ONLINE TK Parent Request Form - English/Spanish  
  2. Residence Verification Form - English | Spanish 
  3. Special Programs/Health Concerns Form English/Spanish - this form is required, even if your child does not participate in any Special Education Programs

 * If applicable for your student, please fill out the following forms and submit with the forms above.

  1. Medication Administration Form  - English/Spanish
  2. Medical Special Accommodations Form - English | Spanish

Step 2 - Online Registration Application: 

**LINKS BELOW WILL GO LIVE ON JANUARY 25, 2021 AT 8AM** 

ONLINE REGISTRATION APPLICATIONS WILL NEED TO BE PRINTED AND TURNED IN AS PART OF YOUR COMPLETE REGISTRATION PACKET.
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Step 3 - Required Personal Documents:

  1. Proof of Age: Any of the following are acceptable - Original or certified copy of birth certificate; statement by the local registrar or county recorder certifying the date of birth; baptism certificate; passport, or when none of the foregoing is obtainable; an affidavit of the parent, guardian or custodian, or any other appropriate means of proving the child's age
  2. Proof of Residency: Any of the following are acceptable - Property tax payment receipts; rental property contract, lease, or payment receipts; utility service contract, statements, or payment receipts; pay stubs; voter registration; correspondence from a government agency; declaration of residency executed by the parent or legal guardian of the student.
  3. Proof of Immunizations: Copy of Immunization Record

Required Immunizations:

  • DTP - 5 doses (4 doses are acceptable if the 4th dose has been given on or after the 4th birthday)
  • Polio – 4 doses (3 doses are acceptable if the 3rd dose has been given on or after the 4th birthday)
  • Hepatitis B – 3 doses
  • MMR – 2 doses
  • Varicella – 2 doses               

Step 4 - Turning In Your Completed Registration Packet:

  1. Be sure your Registration Packet is complete
  2. TURN IN YOUR COMPLETE REGISTRATION PACKET TO YOUR CHILD'S HOME SCHOOL (click here to find your home school) BY FEBRUARY 19, 2021 AT 4PM.

FAQ's

Q: How do I know if my child qualifies for Transitional Kindergarten (TK)?
A: Students who turn 5 on or between September 2, 2021 and December 31, 2021 are eligible for TK. 
 
Q: What if my child is eligible for Kindergarten, but I want him/her to start in TK?
A: Students turning five from May 1 to September 1 may be considered for TK, based on space available. Parents will need to provide evidence why their student is better suited for TK rather than Kinder. Please contact Scott Pickett at the District Office for more information 916-645-6350.
 
Q: What if my child turns 5 after December 31st? Can they start TK once he/she turns 5, mid-year?
A: Your child may be eligible for the TK program. Please contact Scott Pickett at the District Office for more information 916-645-6350.
 
Q: What is the difference between TK and Kindergarten?
A: TK is a yearlong pre-kindergarten program, which uses a modified kindergarten curriculum that is age and developmentally appropriate. The purpose of TK is to ensure children are prepared for Kindergarten, emphasizing early literacy, math, as well as social and emotional development.
 
Q: At which schools do you offer TK?
A: Sites offering TK will be determined based on total enrollment numbers. 
 
Q: What times are the AM and PM classes:
A: AM: 8:00am - 11:20am (regular schedule and early release schedule)
    PM: 11:21am - 2:40pm (regular schedule)
   10:21am - 1:40pm (early release schedule) 
 
Q: When can I begin the registration process for the 2021-2022 school year?
A: Online registration opens Monday, January 25, 2021 at 8:00am.
 
Q: When can I turn in my registration packet?
A: Packets may turned in to your child's home school beginning Monday, January 25, 2021.
 
Q: Do I have to turn in my complete packet by a certain date?
A: YES! Complete registration packets are due by February 19, 2021 at 4pm.
 
Q: What if my registration packet is incomplete? Can I still turn it in to reserve a spot for my child?
A: No, incomplete applications will not be accepted.
 

PLEASE NOTE: YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU COMPLETE all four (4) steps of the REGISTRATION process and turn your PACKET in TO YOUR HOME SCHOOL by february 19, 2020 at 4pm. 

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