Opportunities to Enroll in Glendale Unified Schools!

Posted Date: 1/06/23 (5:38 PM)

Dear Families,

Glendale Unified School District is proud to offer award-winning educational programs to students living in- and outside our district boundaries. As you consider your educational options for next year, we encourage you to check out our amazing programs! Learn more at www.gusd.net/Enroll.

Important Dates

January 31 - Deadline to apply for dual language immersion and magnet programs
February 8 - TK-8 dual language immersion and magnet lottery
February 21 - TK/ kindergarten registration begins
March 1 - Application opens for Glendale Unified enrollment permits

Apply for Glendale Unified Dual Language Immersion Programs by January 31!

Open to all students living in- and outside Glendale Unified boundaries!
Available in seven languages beginning in kindergarten (Spanish available for preschool and transitional kindergarten).
Language taught through content, not as a separate course of study.
Students become fully bilingual and biliterate in target language.
Option to continue world language study in high school.
Students who join the program in upper grades must demonstrate language fluency.

Click Here to Apply Now!

CLICK A LANGUAGE BELOW TO LEARN MORE

Apply for Glendale Unified Magnet Schools by January 31!
Magnet Schools offer students unique, theme-based educational experiences in academically rich, culturally diverse environments. Glendale Unified offers magnet programs for students in grades TK-12 focused on STEAM, world languages, and visual and performing arts. Learn more at www.gusd.net/Magnet.

Click Here to Apply Now!

CLICK A SCHOOL BELOW TO LEARN MORE!

Transitional Kindergarten
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is the first year of a two-year Kindergarten program that uses a modified Kindergarten curriculum that is age and developmentally appropriate. TK serves a bridge between preschool and kindergarten for children turning 5 years old on or between September 2 and April 2.

TK is currently offered at 15 Glendale Unified elementary schools. Visit www.gusd.net/TK to learn more!

TK and Kindergarten Registration Begins February 21!
Get ready for the 2023-24 school year! Enrollment registration for students living in Glendale Unified boundaries is just around the corner!

How to Enroll

Visit our School Finder to find your school of residence.
Contact your school to make a registration appointment. Registration appointments for the 2023-24 school year will open on February 21.
Download and complete a registration packet. Registration packets for the 2023-24 school year will be available in early February.
Visit preenroll.gusd.net to upload your enrollment packet and supporting documents prior to your registration appointment.

2023-24 Age Requirements

To enter transitional kindergarten (TK) during the 2023-24 school year, a child must be five (5) years old on or between September 2, 2023 and April 2, 2024.
To enter kindergarten during the 2023-24 school year, a child must be five (5) years old on or before September 1, 2023.
To enter 1st grade during the 2023-24 school year, a child must be six (6) years old on or before September 1, 2023.
To enter all other grade levels, a child will be placed in the appropriate grade level based on date of birth, prior school attendance, and district guidelines.

Inter- and Intra-District Permits

If you do not reside within Glendale Unified School District boundaries, or if you live in the District and would like to attend a school other than your school of residence, you may submit a permit application at gusdpermits.com.
The permit application for the 2023-24 school year opens on March 1.

Space Available in Glendale Unified Afternoon Half-Day Preschool Program!
Our Glendale Unified Child Development and Child Care (CDCC) department provides half-day, tuition-free preschool for income-eligible families. Space is currently available in our afternoon programs at Cerritos, Columbus, and Jefferson Elementary Schools. Program hours: Monday - Friday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuition-free for income-eligible families! Learn more at www.gusd.net/Preschool.

Contact Glendale Unified CDCC to Enroll
(818) 247-0775
cdcc@gusd.net

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Glendale Unified School District
223 N. Jackson Street, Glendale, CA 91206
818-241-3111 | www.gusd.net | @GlendaleUSD