Registration is for NEW K-5^th grade students (and PreK who have been offered a seat) who want to enroll for the 2025-2026 school year. Students must be zoned to West U.

• Step 1:  Verify that your home address is within the West U Elementary zone: http://houstonisd.org/schoolfinder

• Step 2:  Register with HISD online. http://houstonisd.org/enroll Create an account if you do not have one. Ensure that you select the 2025-26 academic school year. 

• Step 3:  Download and complete the 2025-26 West U Pony Pack. PLEASE PRINT SINGLE-SIDED.

• Step 4:  Book an appointment with our registrar.  NO WALK-INS WILL BE ACCEPTED.  
  • FOR ENTERING KINDERGARTEN ONLY: Please bring your entering kindergartner to the registration appointment so they can participate in a 15-minute academic assessment that will aid us in class placement.
  • All required paperwork (checklist below) must be brought to the appointment to complete the enrollment process. 
  • Parents/Guardians who arrive at the enrollment appointment without all the required documentation will be asked to reschedule.  
  • Please do not drop off documents at the school or email documents to the registrar. 

WHAT TO BRING TO THE ENROLLMENT APPOINTMENT:

• Completed HISD online application (Step 2 above)
• Completed West U Pony Pack (Step 3 above)
• Copy of student’s birth certificate
• Copy of student’s immunization record. Required: http://wues.org/immunizations
• Copy of student’s social security card
• Copy of parent’s driver license
• Proof of Residency – THREE documents are required.

1. Current electric bill showing residential service.
2. Current gas or water bill showing residential service.
3. ONE of the following:

• • Harris County Appraisal District statement showing Homestead Exemption for the current year.
  • If HCAD does not show an owner’s name (ex: “Current Owner”), then a Property Tax Appraisal Notice or Receipt showing the owner name(s) and a Homestead Exemption for the 2024 tax year is required.
  • Warranty Deed if you recently purchased a home. If you are purchasing a home in the school zone, bring a signed contract with a closing date within the next 30 days. Final closing documents must be submitted, and you must live in the residence before the school year begins.
  • Lease Agreement. We need the entire lease agreement if you currently lease a house or apartment.  All lease agreements will be verified with the landlord.

If Applicable

• Proof of grade level (for entering 1^st - 5^th grade): Copy of most recent report card
• Withdrawal form (if enrolling 2 weeks after the start of school)
• Gifted & Talented identification matrix even if did not qualify
• LEP/ESL/504/IAT/IEP/Special Education documents
• Certified copy of divorce decree/custodial documentation
• Previous school/private testing or reports

Please email our registrar with any questions: Alma.Estrada@houstonisd.org

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