Enrollment and Registration
New Students (Registration)
If your child is new to the district, you are in the right place. We are so excited to welcome your student to our MVUSD schools!
- Step 1: Prepare Documents
- Step 2: Identify School
- Step 3: Complete Online Registration (Pre-Enrollment)
- Step 4: Verify Enrollment (Annual Information Update)
- Language Assessment
Step 1: Prepare Documents
Enrollment Information
Requirements
- 1 - Birth Date Verification
- 2 - Immunizations
- 3 - Proof of Residency
- 4 - Parent/Guardian
- Additional Requirements for TK, Kindergarten and 1st Grade
1 - Birth Date Verification
2 - Immunizations
This content is part of California Department of Public Health's information about education in the State of California.
Entering TK/Kindergarten
Students entering school must show proof of the following immunizations:
Immunization | Dosage |
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Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus (DTaP/Tdap) | Five (5) doses |
Polio | Four (4) doses |
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) | Two (2) doses |
Hepatitis B | Three (3) doses |
Varicella (chickenpox) | Two (2) doses |
Entering 7th Grade
Students entering 7th grade must show proof of the above immunizations, in addition to the following:
Immunization | Dosage |
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Tetanus, reduced Diphtheria, and acellular Pertussis (DTaP/Tdap) | One (1) doses |
Note: A dose of “DTaP” will not meet this requirement if it was given before age 7. “Td” does not meet the requirement.
Senate Bill (SB) 277
Effective January 1, 2016, parents or guardians of students in any school or child-care facility, whether public or private, will no longer be allowed to submit a personal beliefs exemption to a currently-required vaccine.
Students will no longer be required to have immunizations for entry if they attend:
- A home-based private school or
- An independent study program with no classroom-based instruction.
However, parents or guardians must continue to provide immunization records for these students to their schools, and schools must continue to maintain and report records of immunizations that have been received for these students.
Students who have an individualized education program (IEP) should continue to receive all necessary services identified in their IEP regardless of their vaccination status.
3 - Proof of Residency
Proof of Residency:
- Gas, Water or Electric Bill (No telephone, insurance or cable will be accepted)
- Lease agreement or closing escrow papers
- Mortgage Statement
- Bank Statement
- DPSS Statement
The documentation must be dated no later than sixty (60) days prior to registration and must show the parent/guardian’s name and current address in the Moreno Valley Unified School District. If acceptable current proof of residency cannot be shown, a Residency of Affidavit will be required. (Form available upon request).
In lieu of a utility bill, we will accept a letter of intent for hook-up services from the gas, water, or electric company with escrow or lease agreements.
4 - Parent/Guardian
Additional Requirements for TK, Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Additional Requirements
Transitional Kindergarten
- Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian on Kindergarten Pre-Enrollment Form
Kindergarten
- Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian on Kindergarten Pre-Enrollment Form
- Physical Exam
- This form is available through your family doctor or here: State of California Report of Health Exam Form
- The exam for kindergarten must be dated no earlier than 6 months prior to the first day of attendance at school and, at the time of the exam the child must be at least 4 years and 3 months old.
- A copy of the physical exam (showing blood, vision and audiometric testing) is required at the time of registration.
- Oral Assessment
- To make sure your child is ready for school, California law requires that your child have an oral health assessment by May 31st in kindergarten or first grade, whichever is his or her first year in public school (Education Code Section 49452.8).
- Assessments that have happened within 12 months before your child enters school also meet this requirement. The law specifies that the assessment must be done by a licensed dentist or other licensed or registered dental health professional.
First Grade
- Physical Exam
- This form is available through your family doctor or here: State of California Report of Health Exam Form
- A copy of the physical exam (showing blood, vision and audiometric testing) is required at the time of registration.
- The exam for first grade must have been given within 18 months prior to the first day of attendance at school.
- Oral Assessment
- To make sure your child is ready for school, California law requires that your child have an oral health assessment by May 31st in kindergarten or first grade, whichever is his or her first year in public school (Education Code Section 49452.8).
- Assessments that have happened within 12 months before your child enters school also meet this requirement. The law specifies that the assessment must be done by a licensed dentist or other licensed or registered dental health professional.
Ages
2022-2023 School Year:
Transitional Kindergarten
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Children must turn five between September 2, 2022, and February 2, 2023.
- Children who turn five after February 3, 2023 will be considered on an individual basis.
Kindergarten
- Children must turn five on or before September 1, 2022 to be considered for kindergarten.
First Grade
- Children must turn six on or before September 1, 2022 to be considered for first grade.
Step 2: Identify School
Find your assigned home school using My School Locator. Please use exact address from a current utility bill.
Step 3: Complete Online Registration (Pre-Enrollment)
Step 4: Verify Enrollment (Annual Information Update)
Upon completion of the online registration (Pre-enrollment), an Enrollment Technician from the Welcome and Registration Center will contact the parent (via email and/or phone), to finalize the enrollment within 5 business days. Please make sure to complete all the forms and submit required documents to prevent any delays in the enrollment process.
Language Assessment
If a language other than English is spoken in the home, that student must be screened for English language proficiency according to California State Department of Education Regulation. This process is not optional.
Since the results of this screening process for students in grades K-12 provide the staff with information which may indicate the need for English language development assistance, we must conduct the assessment prior to the student's placement in school.
Each student is tested individually. Results of the assessment will be shared with the parent and/or guardian. You will leave the session with documentation the schools need to continue the enrollment process.
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The testing process for grades K-2 takes approximately 30 minutes
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Testing process for grades 3-12 takes 45 minutes
Transfers
In the Moreno Valley Unified School District, we value students' voices and strive to honor their school choices. We have several outstanding programs across the district and will do our best to provide students the opportunity to attend a school that offers programs aligned with their interests.
Intra-district (Transfer between MVUSD Schools)
What is an intra-district transfer request?
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The intra-district transfer procedure is the method in which a student can request to attend a school outside his or her school of residence attendance boundary.
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Intra-District transfers are available only to students who reside in Moreno Valley Unified School District (MVUSD).
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Parents or guardians may submit an Intra-District Transfer request to have your student attend a school that they are not assigned to according to your address.
Timelines
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The Open Enrollment period for filing transfers for the next school year begins the first school day after Winter Recess and closes the second Friday in March.
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Notification of decisions on transfers for traditional schools filed during the open enrollment period will be made by the last Friday in June.
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A student approved for a transfer must begin attendance two days of the start of a new school year or within two weeks after the date of approval during the school year or the transfer will become void.
Eligibility
Per the 1994 Parental Choice Law, intra-district transfer approvals are based on the number of requests received versus the number of spaces available. If more intra-district transfers are received than there are spaces available, the seats will be filled using a random unbiased drawing method.
A transfer is contingent upon the general procedures and rules on which transfers are granted.
(For additional information, please see Administrative Regulations 5116.1 or Administrative Policies 5116.1)
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High school students must adhere to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) rules governing transferring from one high school to another. Contact your home high school to be apprised of the most recent rules.
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Parents/Guardians will furnish transportation at their expense for their child to attend the school requested.
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An approved transfer will be reviewed annually to assure that the transfer continues to meet these guidelines and the district regulations for transfers.
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When changing school levels (elementary to middle; middle to high), a new transfer must be filed.
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A transfer is approved in accordance with the Administrative Regulations 5116.1 and the student should abide by all school rules and procedures.
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A student may have the transfer revoked and be transferred back to the school of residence for any of the following reasons:
- Falsifying information (for example: Residence/Address)
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Unsatisfactory school attendance record (including tardiness)
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Lack of acceptable academic progress
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Repeated unacceptable behavior/discipline violations
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Failure to provide transportation
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Owing of funds to the school district
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Ceasing to participate in a specialty program or school program designed with special entrance criteria (i.e. Magnet program, GATE)
Notes:
- Parents of New Kindergartners may file an intra-district transfer prior to the registration of their child.
- Application for an intra-district transfer does not register a child in the Moreno Valley Unified School District. Registration for new students in our district is a separate process.
Inter-district (Students Outside of MVUSD)
Inter-District Transfers (outside MVUSD) are for students that are NOT assigned to the Moreno Valley Unified School District by boundary location. Parents or guardians must obtain an approved Inter-District Transfer for your district of residency.
What is an inter-district transfer request?
- The Inter-District Transfer procedure is the method in which a student can request to attend a school outside his or her resident school district.
- Requests for Inter-District transfers are initiated in the district in which the student resides.
How to apply
- Applications are available at the Welcome and Registration Center for students applying for transfer out of the Moreno Valley USD and can also be found below.
- These requests are not renewable. A new request must be initiated and filed each year and should be filed during the open enrollment period.
Please note: All transfer applications submitted after this deadline will be reviewed and accommodated on a space-available basis and may not be reviewed until after the first day of school.
Status of requests
- A decision on a transfer request may mean approval, denial or placement on a waiting list. Waiting lists are valid for the current school year only and will be reviewed by trimester at the elementary level, and by semester for middle and high schools.
- Students should continue at their current school of attendance until notification of an approved transfer is received.
Annual Information Update
All parents of new and returning students will be required to complete the "Annual Information Update" (enrollment verification) process through Q Parent Connection.
Questions about enrollment or registration?
Contact or visit the the Welcome and Registration Center
Phone (951) 571-7630
Fax (951) 571-7595
23301 Dracaea Ave., Moreno Valley, CA 92553
Hours of operation: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Frequently Asked Questions
- What if I need transportation?
- What are the immunization requirements for my child?
- Where can I apply for free or reduced meals?
- Where can I find the school calendars?
- Where can I find the bell schedules?
What if I need transportation?
The mission of the MVUSD Transportation Department is to provide the safe and efficient transportation of the District’s students, to and from school, sporting events and special activities; as well as to provide professional development of our employees so that we can provide the best possible service to the students of our District.
The MVUSD Transportation Department travels approximately 1.2 million miles annually transporting 4,500 students daily over the 77 square mile service area of the District. The department operates 117 school buses, 38 which are zero emission electric, 26 Compressed Natural Gas, 18 are Propane powered.
To qualify for a Bus Pass, your student must live outside the following bussing zones:
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Elementary Schools: more than 2.5 miles
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Middle Schools: more than 3.5 miles
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High Schools: No bussing; with the exception of Special Needs students only.
Note: If you are applying for an Inter-District Transfer request, parents or guardians will need to provide transportation for their child to attend the school requested.
What are the immunization requirements for my child?
This content is part of California Department of Public Health's information about education in the State of California.
Entering TK/Kindergarten
Students entering school must show proof of the following immunizations:
Immunization | Dosage |
---|---|
Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus (DTaP/Tdap) | Five (5) doses |
Polio | Four (4) doses |
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) | Two (2) doses |
Hepatitis B | Three (3) doses |
Varicella (chickenpox) | Two (2) doses |
Entering 7th Grade
Students entering 7th grade must show proof of the above immunizations, in addition to the following:
Immunization | Dosage |
---|---|
Tetanus, reduced Diphtheria, and acellular Pertussis (DTaP/Tdap) | One (1) doses |
Note: A dose of “DTaP” will not meet this requirement if it was given before age 7. “Td” does not meet the requirement.
Senate Bill (SB) 277
Effective January 1, 2016, parents or guardians of students in any school or child-care facility, whether public or private, will no longer be allowed to submit a personal beliefs exemption to a currently-required vaccine.
Students will no longer be required to have immunizations for entry if they attend:
- A home-based private school or
- An independent study program with no classroom-based instruction.
However, parents or guardians must continue to provide immunization records for these students to their schools, and schools must continue to maintain and report records of immunizations that have been received for these students.
Students who have an individualized education program (IEP) should continue to receive all necessary services identified in their IEP regardless of their vaccination status.
Where can I apply for free or reduced meals?
Beginning in the school year 2022/23, California has implemented a statewide Universal Meals Program for school children.
We are pleased to inform you that all MVUSD K - 12 students qualify to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at no charge. When enrollment and registration are approved, your student will have access to one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day at no cost to your household.
If your student has special dietary restrictions, please inform the school health technician or school nurse. Necessary forms will need to be completed to ensure dietary needs are met.
We do need your help to ensure adequate funding is available to support educational programs that will directly benefit your child. Please complete the School Funding Form (LCFF Form) through the Annual Information Update.
If you have any questions, please contact Nutrition Services at (951) 571-7500 ext. 17267.
Where can I find the school calendars?
To view calendars and events for the District, visit the Calendars and Events page.
Where can I find the bell schedules?
Visit the Bell Schedules page.