New Students
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FIND YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL
HISD is committed to providing a high-quality education for every child, regardless of where you live in the district. As a district of choice, you can choose from your neighborhood school, or apply for a transfer to a magnet or choice program through the Office of School Choice.
Visit Find a School and enter your address for a list of your neighborhood elementary, middle, and high schools.
To explore transfer options, visit the Office of School Choice for more information.
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Parent Identification: Valid Driver’s License, Passport, Military ID, etc.
- Student Identification: Birth Certificate, Passport, Baptismal Records, etc.
- *Proof of Address: Current Rental Lease or Mortgage Statement, Utility Bill (not including internet).
- Proof of Grade: Prior Academic Records, Final Report Card(s), Final Transcripts, etc.
- *Immunization Records: Doctor’s Records or other Official Record of Vaccinations.
*Proof of address and immunization records must be provided to enroll.
Parent identification, student identification, and proof of grade must be turned in within the first 30 days of enrollment, or 90 days if your child was born outside of the United States. Students will not be denied enrollment due to not having these documents, and the student’s enrollment will be considered provisional.
We understand many families have special circumstances and needs. Please contact your neighborhood school or the Student Enrollment Department at 713-556-4826 or Enroll@HoustonISD.org
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REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS
For the list of all required vaccinations based on age and grade, please click here: Immunization Requirements
All immunizations must be completed by the first date of attendance. The law requires that students be fully vaccinated against the specified diseases. A student may be enrolled provisionally if the student has an immunization record that indicates the student has received at least one dose of each specified age-appropriate vaccine required by this rule. The student must not be overdue for the next dose in a series to be considered provisional. To remain enrolled, the student must complete the required subsequent doses in each vaccine series on schedule and as rapidly as is medically feasible and provide acceptable evidence of vaccination to the school.
Some organizations offer free immunizations to eligible children through their regular healthcare providers, such as Texas Vaccinations for Children. Others offer free immunizations during specific hours on certain days of the month. For other clinic locations that offer free vaccinations (including those provided by the City of Houston), call Health and Medical Services at 713-556-7280
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ENROLL ONLINE OR IN PERSON
Online: Online enrollment is through HISD Connect, our parent portal. Click here or anywhere you see “Enroll Now” to get started.
Follow the steps to create an account and sign in. Then, you can complete the online enrollment application.
TIP: Gather and organize all required documents to easily upload to the application. If you do not have an electronic version of a document, take a picture with your mobile device and upload the picture for each document.
Your neighborhood school will be in close contact with you after submitting the online application, so check your email for updates from the school.
In person: You may also visit your neighborhood school and bring the required documents. A staff member at the school can assist you with enrollment.
Have questions? Please contact your neighborhood school or Student Enrollment 713-556-4826 or Enroll@HoustonISD.org. We are here to help you every step of the way!
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REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS
Preparing your child for school means more than getting the right school supplies and uniforms—parents should also update their child's immunizations. When enrolling your child in school, be sure to bring to the school a record of your child’s current immunizations signed by a doctor. Your child may be eligible to enroll provisionally if the required immunization process has begun.
For more information about required immunizations, call Health Services at 713-556-7280. More immunization information is available on the HISD Health Services website.
Some organizations offer free immunizations to eligible children through their regular healthcare providers, such as Texas Vaccinations for Children. Others offer free immunizations during specific hours on certain days of the month. For other clinic locations that offer free vaccinations (including those provided by the City of Houston), call Health and Medical Services at 713-556-7280
To view the medical requirements for attendance at an HISD school, click here to visit the Health & Medical website.
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ENROLLMENT
Students are required to submit the following documents in order to enroll into Texas public schools:
- Parent Identification: Valid Driver’s License, Passport, Military ID, etc.
- Student Identification: Birth Certificate, Passport, Baptismal Records, etc.
- Proof of Address: Current Rental Lease or Mortgage Statement, Utility Bill (not including internet).
- Proof of Grade: Prior Academic Records, Final Report Card(s), Final Transcripts, etc.
- Immunization Records: Doctor’s Records or other Official Record of Vaccinations.
Students who fail to produce required documents shall be provisionally enrolled, pending receipt of outstanding documentation and verification of eligibility. No student may be denied enrollment due solely to failure to meet documentation standards. Provisional enrollment is for 30 days.
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WHICH SCHOOL SHOULD MY CHILD ATTEND?
HISD is focused on providing safe and secure schools where students can excel academically and prepare for college and meaningful careers. HISD is a district of choice, providing a diverse portfolio of educational options. Families can choose from strong neighborhood schools, magnet and specialized programs, Montessori, early college high schools, programs for gifted and talented students, and career and technical academies.
Below, find out which schools serve your address; view boundary maps and school information; and learn about other options and school transfers.
Attendance Zones for Neighborhood Schools
Each residence within the district is assigned to a specific "feeder pattern" composed of a specific elementary, middle, and high school.
To determine which schools serve your residence, please click on Select a School at the top of this page or call the Student Transfer Department at 713-556-6734. For more information, you can also view school boundary maps.
Pre-Kindergarten Students
Pre-Kindergarten Students
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Full-day prekindergarten programs are available at no charge to students who meet certain criteria. Parents of students who do not meet the eligibility requirements to attend prekindergarten tuition-free may enroll their four-year-old child (child must be four years of age on or before September 1 of a given school year) in a full-day, tuition-based pre-kindergarten program at participating neighborhood schools, on a space-available basis. The state-set fee is $4,200 per year, which may be paid in 10 payments of $420.
Transfer Students
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Full-day prekindergarten programs are available at no charge to students who meet certain criteria. Parents of students who do not meet the eligibility requirements to attend prekindergarten tuition-free may enroll their four-year-old child (child must be four years of age on or before September 1 of a given school year) in a full-day, tuition-based pre-kindergarten program at participating neighborhood schools, on a space-available basis. The state-set fee is $4,200 per year, which may be paid in 10 payments of $420.
To obtain additional information about tuition-based prekindergarten, call the Early Childhood Department at 713-556-6882, a participating school, or visit www.HoustonISD.org/PreK.
Current Students
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For current students returning to HISD for the 2022-2023 school year, Student Verification forms will be completed via HISD Connect Parent Portal Account beginning May…?
- Sign in to your HISD Connect Parent Portal Account.
- Click on the tab for your student. If you have multiple students, click on each student to complete their individual verification form.
- On the left side of your Parent Portal screen, click on the link for Student Verification 2022-2023.
- Enter your student’s date of birth.
- Begin the Verification Form.
CONTACT US
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Houston Independent School District
Student Enrollment
713-556-4826