Thank You for Choosing Mountain View Whisman School District!
We invite you to explore this section for more information about enrollment
First Day of School is Monday, August 14, 2017.
Please visit the schools websites for event and class list posting information.
Open Enrollment 2018-19 will be from January 8, 2018 - February 2, 2018 by appointment.
Kindergarten Information Night
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Castro Elementary School
505 Escuela Ave.
Spanish: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
English: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
If you have any questions please contact us at (650) 526-3500 or visit our FAQ's page.
2017-18 Enrollment Information
Click here for the Enrollment waitlist
Registration Steps
1. SCHEDULE REGISTRATION APPOINTMENT
All registrations are by APPOINTMENT ONLY at the District Office, 750-A San Pierre Way.
Monday-Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm. Click the button below to schedule an appointment.
2. GATHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (Printable checklist)
I. Proof of Age: (Age requirements AR 5111 - Admission)
ONE of the following ORIGINAL documents
• Birth certificate
• Valid passport
• Baptismal record
II. Proof of Immunization and Tuberculosis test/risk assessment
Provide up-to-date and documented immunization at the time of your registration appointment and TB risk assessment or skin test performed by a healthcare provider within 12 months prior to school registration.
Click here to see detailed requirements or watch the Kindergarten Immunization Requirements Video.
III. Proof of Residency (Click here for our Street Directory)
• Complete the Statement of Residence form
AND
Bring ONE of the following, Parent/Legal Guardian's picture ID:
• Current State Driver's License
• Current State ID Card
• Valid Passport, Consulate issued picture ID or Military ID
• Voter Registration Card
AND
ONE of the following ORIGINAL documents with parent/guardian's name and address (showing the Mountain View address):
• Current valid Vehicle Registration
• State or Federal Tax Return filed within the past 12 months with W-2 form attached (Business tax returns do not meet residency requirements)
• Current bank statement issued within 35 days from the date of registration
AND
ONE of the following ORIGINAL documents with parent/guardian's name and address (showing the Mountain View address):
• Current Property Tax bill with parent/guardian's name, and property address, indicating Homeowner's Exemption
• Current Lease-Rental agreement on company printed forms, which include parent/guardian's name; student's name; manager or owner's name and phone number (Military housing residents need to provide "Assignment to Quarters" form from the Base Housing Department.)
• IF APPLICABLE: District policy requires valid proof of residence for all students. In order to comply with residency requirements, parents/guardians who cannot provide the required proof of residency must complete the Affidavit of Parent Residence. In addition to the Affidavit, the registered resident must provide either the Property Tax Bill in their name or the Lease-Rental Agreement in their name.
IV. If Applicable:
• Special Education Services, if your student receives additional services for a learning disability, such as special day class, resources, or speech, etc., it would be extremely helpful if you provide a copy of the most current IEP at the time of registration.
• Legal Matter/Custody/Orders, etc., to clearly define custody, restraining orders, etc., provide a copy of the court order that has been filed with the courts at the time of registration.
• Request for Cumulative Records, for students entering 1st-8th grade, coming from another school, in order for the MVWSD to request records from the former school.
• Proof of Health Examination, for students entering 1st grade. Not required for kindergarten entry.
3. SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Bring required documents to your scheduled registration appointment.
4. COMPLETE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORMS
A login and password to the parent portal will be issued in order for you to go online and complete the online registration forms.