Welcome to HISD!
A collection of links related to student enrollment that are frequently requested by parents.Do you have all the information you need to enroll your child in school? To be sure, use the information below to help you get organized. Questions may be directed to HISD’s Information Center at 713-556-6000, or any of the numbers and departments mentioned below. Click here to see a list of Frequently Requested Forms.
Welcome to HISD (formerly Back to School) now available: English (.pdf); Spanish (.pdf)
 | Selecting a School To determine which schools serve your residence (based on your address), use the online “School Zone Search Tool” or call Student Transfers at 713-556-6734. HISD offers a variety of options other than the “home” or “zoned” campus, such as: Magnet/Vanguard, Alternative/Charter, Prekindergarten, Montessori, Early College High Schools, Career and Technical Education, and Virtual Schooling. Parents may also apply to a school other than the “zoned” campus for other types of transfers. For more information, contact Student Transfers at 713-556-6734. |
 | Apollo 20 Project Designed to accelerate HISD's efforts to improve student performance in every school and close the achievement gap districtwide, the Apollo 20 initiative is a partnership between HISD and EdLabs at Harvard University. Apollo 20 schools will incorporate best practices from successful public and charter schools across the nation and will serve as models for the entire district. |
 | Transportation/Bus Routes HISD provides bus service for eligible regular-education students who submit requests to their campus transportation coordinators and have them approved by the Transportation Services Department. Bus stop schedules by destination will be available at that department's Web site starting August 12. To find out if your child is eligible for bus service, call Routing and Scheduling at 713-613-3040. |
 | Uniforms and School Supplies Although many HISD campuses have similar requirements for what children should wear or bring to class at the start of the new academic year, parents should contact their child's school directly to determine dress codes and obtain a list of required supplies before making their purchases. A list of schools requiring uniforms is here (PDF). Assistance in purchasing uniforms/supplies may be available through various programs for families facing financial challenges or children identified as homeless. Check with your child’s school for details. Also, don't miss out on Texas’ annual sales tax holiday August 19–21. |
 | School Calendar Online and printable versions of the 2011–2012 school calendar—complete with holidays, report card dates, designated make-up days, major testing dates, days students do not attend school, and more—are available in the Calendars channel. |
 | Meals/Free and Reduced Price Lunch Breakfast is provided free for all students and it is delivered directly to the classroom in all elementary and middle schools through the First Class Breakfast program. Applications are available at each school, online, and through the Food Services Department, 713-491-5944. Menus are located here. Parents can also use Parent Online to monitor their child's cafeteria selections, pay for meals online, and restrict the types of snacks kids can purchase. |
 | Enrollment and Immunizations To register and enroll your child at his or her zoned campus, bring the child’s birth certificate, proof of your identity and residential address, and a record of your child’s immunizations signed by a doctor. A list of current immunization requirements is available in English (.pdf) and Spanish (.pdf). Also available are: Frequently Asked Questions (.pdf) and a list of school-based clinics (.pdf). For more information about immunizations, contact Health and Medical Services at 713-556-7280. For enrollment questions, call Student Transfers at 713-556-6734. |
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