Registration is for NEW K-5^th grade students (and PreK who have been offered a seat) who want to enroll for the 2023-2024 school year. Students must be zoned to West U; no transfers will be accepted.

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

• Step 2:  Register with HISD online at http://houstonisd.org/enroll.  Click on “New Student” on the right side of the page.  Be sure to select the 2023-2024 Academic Year:

• Step 3:  Download and complete the 2023-24 West U Pony Pack. Please print single-sided.

• Step 4:  Book an appointment with our registrar.  NO WALK-INS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
  • 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. 
  • Book an appointment here:  http://wues.org/register

WHAT TO BRING TO THE ENROLLMENT APPOINTMENT:

• Completed HISD online application at http://houstonisd.org/enroll
• Completed 2023-24 West U Pony Pack (Step 3 above)
• Copy of student’s birth certificate
• Copy of student’s immunizations record. Required: https://wues.org/immunizations
• Copy of student’s social security card
• Copy of parent’s driver license
• Proof of Residency – THREE documents are required.

             » You will need ONE of the following:

• • • A Property Tax Receipt showing a Homestead Exemption for the 2022 tax year or a 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 are currently leasing a house or apartment.  All lease agreements will be verified with the landlord.

             » You will need TWO of the following:

• • • Most current electric bill showing residential service.
    • Most current gas bill showing residential service.
    • Most current water bill showing residential service.

• Proof of grade level (for entering 1^st - 5^th grade): Copy of Dec. 2022 report card/transcript
• Withdrawal form (if enrolling 2 weeks after the start of school)
• Gifted & Talented identification matrix (if applicable, may be turned in after registration)
• LEP/ESL/504/IAT/IEP/Special Education documents (if applicable, may be turned in after registration)
• Certified copy of divorce decree/custodial documentation (if applicable, may be turned in after registration)
• Private testing or reports (if applicable, may be turned in after registration)

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

Enrollment is based on a first come, first serve basis with all completed registration information. HISD does not allow schools to hold spaces for new, incoming students. 

Kindergarten Student Enrollment ONLY:  All incoming kindergarten students must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1 of the school year when the student begins kindergarten. 

Additional Requirements for students enrolling in 1^st through 5^th grades:

• Students enrolling in first through fifth grade need last report card, standardized testing, and a withdrawal sheet from the previous school. Provide the address and phone number of the previous school.
• If your child qualified for Vanguard/GT at another HISD school, you will need to bring a copy of the GT Matrix and GT Status report for placement in our Gifted & Talented program.

Contact Brianna Wheelock at BWHEELOC@houstonisd.org for any questions concerning the Gifted and Talented program.

Email Alma.Estrada@houstonisd.org for questions concerning enrollment.