Welcome to Orange Unified!
We're happy to have you as part of our OUSD community!
To enroll your child for the current 2024-2025 school year, please follow the instructions below AND contact your school office. School staff will answer any questions you have and help you complete your student's enrollment process.
Please contact Student & Community Services at 714-628-5424 if you have any questions about the enrollment process.
New Student Enrollment for 2025-2026 is Open!
- New Student Enrollment
- Data Confirmation Instructions/Back To School Registration
- Open Enrollment
- Enrollment Age Chart
- Inter-District Transfers
- School Locator
- Book A School Tour
- McPherson Magnet Lottery
- Child Care
New Student Enrollment
OUSD Enrollment Process for NEW STUDENTS
We're happy to have your student(s) as part of our Orange Unified community!
New Student Enrollment for 2025-2026 will begin on
January 15, 2025
New student enrollment for the current 2024-2025 school year is still available. Please follow the instructions below AND contact your school office. School staff will answer any questions you have and help you complete your student's enrollment process.
New Student Enrollment for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026!
School year selection is done in Aeries Air.
2025-2026 year selection will be available
January 15, 2025 at 7:00am.
Please select one of the Enrollment options below:
- Enrollment for TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN (TK) for Students NEW to OUSD (Never Enrolled Before)
- Enrollment for KINDERGARTEN
- Enrollment for GRADES 1-12 (New to OUSD)
- Enrollment for GRADES K–12 (If Previously Attended OUSD)
Enrollment for TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN (TK) for Students NEW to OUSD (Never Enrolled Before)
If your child attended PreK or OPK at OUSD
during the 2024-2025 school year,
DO NOT ENROLL YOUR STUDENT USING AERIES AIR.
For current OUSD students who will be
attending TK in the 2025-26 school year, please click here.
Follow the steps below enroll in the TK Program:
STEP 1:
Collect the following student documents required for enrollment.
- Age Verification: Certified Birth Record, Duly Attested Baptism Certificate, Passport, County Registrar or Recorder Statement, Affidavit by the Parent/Guardian or Other
- Proof of Required Immunizations: Official copy from Doctor, or previous school.
CLICK HERE for more information about California immunization requirements.
- Proof of Residence: Current Utility Bill (gas, water, electric) statement, contract or payment receipts in the
parent/guardian's name.
Other documents accepted:
- Property tax payment receipts
- Rental property contact, lease, or payment receipts
- Pay stubs
- Voter registration
- Correspondence from a government agency
If parent/guardian is renting or living with a third party, complete the following form with the third party signature and a copy of third party's Utility statement:
Residence Verification Form: English | Español
If parent/guardian is unable to provide any of the documents listed as proof of residence, please contact your school.
- Educational Documents (If Applicable): Please provide a copy of your Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Accommodation Plan
- If you would like to electronically upload the required documents and educational documents with your Air Online Enrollment (in Step 2), please scan and save each document to your device and be prepared to upload. Otherwise, please contact your school of residence for information on providing your enrolment documents to the school. Enrollment is not complete until all required documents have been submitted.
STEP 2:
COMPLETE Aeries AIR Online Enrollment steps and UPLOAD the OUSD New Student Forms and required enrollment documents via AIR Online Enrollment.
- TK Enrollment Form: Complete online from the AIR Documents page (uploads directly to school).
- Home Language Survey: Complete online from the AIR Documents page (uploads directly to school).
- Parent Portal Form: Complete online from the AIR Documents page (uploads directly to school).
- AIR Online Electronic Signature page: Complete your online AIR enrollment, with the option to upload the enrollment documents listed in Step 1.
CLICK HERE TO BEGIN TK ENROLLMENT (Aeries Air)
STEP 3:
Upon completion of your online enrollment, office staff will contact you regarding the status of your enrollment and any additional documentation that may be needed.
Your enrollment is not complete until your school of residence verifies receipt of all the required documents and any additional items you will need to complete the enrollment process. The school will also answer any questions you have and provide you with more school information.
In case you missed these...
If you are enrolling into TK for the 25-26 school year, make sure the form below has been completed!
TK Registration Form 2025-2026
Placement notification letters will be sent to families via email on March 28, 2025.
If you are enrolling into TK for the 2024-2025 school year, please contact your home school for registration form.
Enrollment for KINDERGARTEN
If your child attended TK at OUSD
during the 2024-2025 school year,
DO NOT ENROLL YOUR STUDENT USING AERIES AIR.
Your school will provide you with instructions
for Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 school year.
Instructions below are ONLY for students NEW to OUSD.
To enroll in Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 or the 2025-2026 School Year:
STEP 1:
Collect the following student documents required for enrollment.
- Age Verification: Certified Birth Record, Duly Attested Baptism Certificate, Passport, County Registrar or Recorder Statement, Affidavit by the Parent/Guardian or Other
- Proof of Required Immunizations: Official copy from Doctor, or previous school.
CLICK HERE for more information about California immunization requirements.
- Proof of Residence: Current Utility Bill (gas, water, electric) statement, contract or payment receipts in the
parent/guardian's name.
Other documents accepted:
- Property tax payment receipts
- Rental property contact, lease, or payment receipts
- Pay stubs
- Voter registration
- Correspondence from a government agency
If parent/guardian is renting or living with a third party, complete the following form with the third party signature and a copy of third party's Utility statement:
Residence Verification Form: English | Español
If parent/guardian is unable to provide any of the documents listed as proof of residence, please contact your school.
- Educational Documents (If Applicable): Please provide a copy of your Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Accommodation Plan
- If you would like to electronically upload the required documents and educational documents with your Air Online Enrollment (in Step 2), please scan and save each document to your device and be prepared to upload. Otherwise, please contact your school of residence for information on providing your enrolment documents to the school. Enrollment is not complete until all required documents have been submitted.
STEP 2:
COMPLETE Aeries AIR Online Enrollment steps and UPLOAD the OUSD New Student Forms and required enrollment documents via AIR Online Enrollment.
- Home Language Survey: Complete online from the AIR Documents page (uploads directly to school).
- Parent Portal Form: Complete online from the AIR Documents page (uploads directly to school).
- AIR Online Electronic Signature page: Complete your online AIR enrollment, with the option to upload the enrollment documents listed in Step 1.
CLICK HERE TO BEGIN NEW KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT
(Aeries Air Online)
STEP 3:
Upon completion of your online enrollment, office staff will contact you regarding the status of your enrollment and any additional documentation that may be needed.
Your enrollment is not complete until your school of residence verifies receipt of all the required documents and any additional items you will need to complete the enrollment process. The school will also answer any questions you have and provide you with more school information.
Enrollment for GRADES 1-12 (New to OUSD)
To enroll a new student for the 2024-2025 School Year:
STEP 1:
Collect the following student documents required for enrollment.
- Age Verification: Certified Birth Record, Duly Attested Baptism Certificate, Passport, County Registrar or Recorder Statement, Affidavit by the Parent/Guardian or Other
- Proof of Required Immunizations: Official copy from Doctor, or previous school.
CLICK HERE for more information about California immunization requirements.
- Proof of Residence: Current Utility Bill (gas, water, electric) statement, contract or payment receipts in the
parent/guardian's name.
Other documents accepted:
- Property tax payment receipts
- Rental property contact, lease, or payment receipts
- Pay stubs
- Voter registration
- Correspondence from a government agency
If parent/guardian is renting or living with a third party, complete the following form with the third party signature and a copy of third party's Utility statement:
Residence Verification Form: English | Español
If parent/guardian is unable to provide any of the documents listed as proof of residence, please contact your school.
- Educational Documents (If Applicable): Please bring latest copy of your Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or copy of 504 Accommodation Plan.
- Court Documents (when applicable): Legal Guardian, Foster Parent, Custody Orders, Restraining Orders.
- Other Documents: If applicable, as determined by school enrollment staff:
Birth Affidavit (Fillable PDF) English | Español
Caregiver Form (Fillable PDF) English | Español
Request for Name other than Legal Name (Fillable PDF) CLICK HERE
- If you would like to electronically upload the required documents and educational documents with your Air Online Enrollment (in Step 2), please scan and save each document to your device and be prepared to upload. Otherwise, please contact your school of residence for information on providing your enrolment documents to the school. Enrollment is not complete until all required documents have been submitted.
STEP 2:
COMPLETE Aeries AIR Online Enrollment steps and UPLOAD the OUSD New Student Forms and required enrollment documents via AIR Online Enrollment.
- Home Language Survey: Complete online from the AIR Documents page (uploads directly to school).
- Parent Portal Form: Complete online from the AIR Documents page (uploads directly to school).
- AIR Online Electronic Signature page: Complete your online AIR enrollment, with the option to upload the enrollment documents listed in Step 1.
CLICK HERE TO BEGIN ONLINE ENROLLMENT (Aeries Air Online)
STEP 3:
Upon completion of your online enrollment, office staff will contact you regarding the status of your enrollment and any additional documentation that may be needed.
Your enrollment is not complete until your school of residence verifies receipt of all the required documents and any additional items you will need to complete the enrollment process. The school will also answer any questions you have and provide you with more school information.
Enrollment for GRADES K–12 (If Previously Attended OUSD)
If your student has previously attended school in OUSD and is returning to our district, please complete the forms below. DO NOT USE the Aeries AIR Online Enrollment System.
STEP 1:
Please call your school of residence to begin the registration process.
- OUSD Pupil Enrollment Form - (For former students returning to OUSD). ENGLISH | ESPAÑOL
- Home Language Survey: Complete online from the AIR Documents page or CLICK HERE | CLIC AQUI
- Parent Portal Form: Complete online from the AIR Documents page or CLICK HERE | CLIC AQUI
STEP 2:
Collect the following student documents required for Enrollment.
- Age Verification: Certified Birth Record, Duly Attested Baptism Certificate, Passport, County Registrar or Recorder Statement, Affidavit by the Parent/Guardian or Other
- Proof of Required Immunizations: Official copy from Doctor, or previous school.
CLICK HERE for more information about California immunization requirements.
- Proof of Residence: Current Utility Bill (gas, water, electric) statement, contract or payment receipts in the
parent/guardian's name.
Other documents accepted:
- Property tax payment receipts
- Rental property contact, lease, or payment receipts
- Pay stubs
- Voter registration
- Correspondence from a government agency
If parent/guardian is renting or living with a third party, complete the following form with the third party signature and a copy of third party's Utility statement:
Residence Verification Form: English | Español
If parent/guardian is unable to provide any of the documents listed as proof of residence, please contact your school.
- Educational Documents (If Applicable): Please bring latest copy of your Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or copy of 504 Accommodation Plan.
- Court Documents (when applicable): Legal Guardian, Foster Parent, Custody Papers, Restraining Orders, Guardianship
- Other Documents: If applicable, as determined by school enrollment staff:
Birth Affidavit (Fillable PDF) English | Español
Caregiver Form (Fillable PDF) English | Español
Request for Name other than Legal Name (Fillable PDF) CLICK HERE
STEP 3:
Contact your school to complete the enrollment process.
Contact your school of residence to verify completion of your enrollment forms and to complete the enrollment process. Your enrollment is not complete until you contact your school. Once the student is enrolled with a student ID number, school staff will instruct the parent to complete an additional required step: Data Confirmation through the Parent Portal in August.
Data Confirmation Instructions/Back To School Registration
2024-2025 Registration/Data Confirmation
for returning students
Each school year, parents are REQUIRED to review annual notifications and update student information by completing Data Confirmation.
Data Confirmation creates the RETURNING student’s Emergency Card for the new school year. The new Emergency Card is required for Back-to-School registration every year. Parents/Guardians MUST create a new Emergency Card for each student attending OUSD.
Please contact Student & Community Services at 714-628-5424 if you have any questions about the enrollment process.
Open Enrollment
K-12 Open Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year
School sites will have computers available for your convenience. Fill out your online application and submit one application per school site. You may submit the online open enrollment application to as many school sites as you like. The online applications for Open Enrollment is currently open for 2025-2026. School sites will hold their lottery and notify families of space available. Parents may accept or deny the space offered. If the parent denies the acceptance, the school site will move on to the next person on the list and parents may not change their mind once they have denied their acceptance.
If you require additional help, please contact the Office of Student and Community Services at 714-628-5424.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR OPEN ENROLLMENT
Enrollment Age Chart
| GRADE | AGE | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE-K | 3-4 | 9/2/2020 or 3 years and older | 9/2/2021 or 3 years and older | 9/2/2022 or 3 years and older |
| TK | 4-5 | 9/2/2019- 6/2/2020 | 9/2/2020- 9/1/2021 | 9/2/2021- 9/1/2022 |
| K | 5-6 | 9/2/2018 - 9/1/2019 | 9/2/2019 - 9/1/2020 | 9/2/2020 - 9/1/2021 |
| 1 | 6-7 | 9/2/2017 - 9/1/2018 | 9/2/2018 - 9/1/2019 | 9/2/2019 - 9/1/2020 |
| 2 | 7-8 | 9/2/2016 - 9/1/2017 | 9/2/2017- 9/1/2018 | 9/2/2018- 9/1/2019 |
| 3 | 8-9 | 9/2/2015 - 9/1/2016 | 9/2/2016 - 9/1/2017 | 9/2/2017 - 9/1/2018 |
| 4 | 9-10 | 9/2/2014 - 9/1/2015 | 9/2/2015 - 9/1/2016 | 9/2/2016 - 9/1/2017 |
| 5 | 10-11 | 9/2/2013- 9/1/2014 | 9/2/2014 - 9/1/2015 | 9/2/2015 - 9/1/2016 |
| 6 | 11-12 | 9/2/2012- 9/1/2013 | 9/2/2013 - 9/1/2014 | 9/2/2014 - 9/1/2015 |
| 7 | 12-13 | 9/2/2011- 9/1/2012 | 9/2/2012 - 9/1/2013 | 9/2/2013 - 9/1/2014 |
| 8 | 13-14 | 9/2/2010- 9/1/2011 | 9/2/2011 - 9/1/2012 | 9/2/2012 - 9/1/2013 |
| 9 | 14-15 | 9/2/2009- 9/1/2010 | 9/2/2010 - 9/1/2011 | 9/2/2011 - 9/1/2012 |
| 10 | 15-16 | 9/2/2008- 9/1/2009 | 9/2/2009 - 9/1/2010 | 9/2/2010 - 9/1/2011 |
| 11 | 16-17 | 9/2/2007- 9/1/2008 | 9/2/2008 - 9/1/2009 | 9/2/2009 - 9/1/2010 |
| 12 | 17-18 | 9/2/2006- 9/1/2007 | 9/2/2007 - 9/1/2008 | 9/2/2008 - 9/1/2009 |
Inter-District Transfers
INCOMING REQUESTS
Parents/legal guardians requesting an Inter-District Transfer into the Orange Unified School District must first obtain a signed release from their district of residence. The release should be taken to the school the parent/legal guardian wishes the student to attend. The school will verify the availability of space in the school and/or program requested and notify the parent/legal guardian of the status of their request. School sites will forward the request to the office of Student and Community Services and requests will be processed.
OUTGOING Requests
Parents/legal guardians requesting an Inter-District Transfer to a school outside the District must first obtain a release from the Orange Unified School District.
Please return your completed Inter-District Transfer Agreement Form along with a letter explaining your reasons for requesting the transfer to the physical address or email listed below. If your student is currently attending the school you are requesting, please provide proof of enrollment, current report card, or attendance report. Inter-District Transfer requests will be processed within 10 to 14 business days.
Orange Unified School District
Office of Student and Community Services
1401 N. Handy St., Building J
Orange, CA 92867
Or send via email to:
cmartinez@orangeusd.org
DOWNLOAD INTER-DISTRICT TRANSFER FORM
Inter-District Transfer Agreements for students may be approved for the following reasons:
- To meet the student's special mental or physical health needs as certified by a physician, school psychologist or other appropriate school personnel.
- When the student has a sibling(s) attending school in the receiving District, to avoid splitting the family's attendance.
- To allow the student to complete a school year when his/her parents/legal guardians have moved out of the District during that year.
- To allow the student to remain with a class graduating that year from an elementary, middle or high school.
- To allow seniors attend the same school they attended as juniors, and juniors attend the same school they attended as sophomores.
- When the parent/legal guardian provides written evidence that, the family will be moving into the District in the immediate future and would like the student to start the year in the District.
- When recommended by the School Attendance Review Board or by County Child Welfare, probation, or social service agency staff in documented cases of serious home or community problems which make it inadvisable for the student to attend the school of residence.
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When there is valid interest in a particular educational program not offered in the District of residence.
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To provide change in a specific school environment for reasons of personal and social adjustment. (Requires documentation and does not apply to students going from elementary to middle school or middle school to high school.) Special requests should be accompanied by a written explanation and will be reviewed and considered on an individual basis.
Students who are under consideration for expulsion or who have been expelled will be denied any Inter-District Transfer requests while expulsion proceedings are pending, or during the term of the expulsion.
INTER-DISTRICT TRANSFER APPEAL PROCESS
When a student’s Inter-District Transfer is denied, the Office of Student & Community Services will provide a written explanation for the denial to the parent/legal guardian via email and postal mail. If you would like to appeal the denial, please follow the sequence below. If you have any questions please email Connie Martinez at cmartinez@orangeusd.org.
FIRST APPEAL: Executive Director, Student and Community Services
- Parents/guardians must submit a written appeal within 10 business days of receiving the denial notice. The appeal should include any additional information or documentation that supports the request for reconsideration. A decision will be rendered within 20 business days of receiving the appeal.
SECOND APPEAL: Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
- Parents/guardians must submit a written appeal within 10 business days of receiving the FIRST APPEAL denial notice. The appeal should include any additional information or documentation that supports the request for reconsideration. A decision will be rendered within 20 business days of receiving the appeal.
THIRD APPEAL: Board of Education, Orange County Department of Education
- Parents/guardians may appeal a school district's decision regarding a request for interdistrict transfer, within 30 calendar days of the date of the school district's SECOND APPEAL denial, to the county board of education.
School Locator
Click Here for School List and Contact Information
To identify your School of Residence, before you enroll, use the OUSD School Locator:
Book A School Tour
McPherson Magnet Lottery
McPherson Magnet School, an OUSD K-8 Magnet School, is open to all OUSD resident students, including inter-district transfers for parents/guardians whose address of employment are within the OUSD boundaries. For inter-district transfers, a copy of the district release from the resident district must be emailed or given to the McPherson registrar, Christina Cruz, prior to the lottery orientation. Our district registrar, Christina Cruz, can be reached at ccruz@orangeusd.org. You must apply every year for an interdistrict transfer if you live outside of OUSD boundaries and qualify for employment related transfers.
CLICK HERE for more information about the McPherson Magnet Lottery
Child Care
The Centers for Afterschool Recreation, Enrichment & Safety (CARES) provides engaging and attentive before and after-school child care for students who attend elementary school in Orange Unified School District.
The CARES program, which is available at 17 school sites and serves more than 2,000 students each year, provides students with the range of activities that support academic enrichment, social development, and physical health.