2023-2024 NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION

  • Registration is for NEW K-5th 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 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 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 1st - 5th 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

Important Enrollment Information

  • 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 1st through 5th 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.