COUNTDOWN TO

KINDERGARTEN

Torrance Unified School District Welcomes You!

PLEASE BE ADVISED• Questions regarding Open Enrollment and/or Permits will not

be discussed during this meeting.

• Open Enrollment Questions – you will need to call or visit the Enrollment Center during normal business hours.

• Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm

• Permit Questions – we will be hosting a Permit Workshop on Saturday January 11, 2020. You can register for this workshop at fwec.tusd.org.

• If you cannot make the workshop you are welcome to come in during normal business hours (listed above) or visit our website for more information.

WHO CAN ENROLL INTO TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN OR

KINDERGARTEN?• TK is ONLY available to students who are born between

• September 2, 2015 & December 2, 2015

• Kindergarten is ONLY available to students who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2020

• Are there any exceptions?• No, TUSD strictly follows the age appropriate

guidelines set by the state of California

PROOF OF AGE• Required Documentation – any one of the

following original documents can be provided at the time of enrollment to show proof of your child’s age

• Birth Certificate• Passport• Birth Record (from the hospital where your

child was born)

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS• The state of California mandates all children be fully

immunized before they can attend school• Required Documentation - any of the following original

documents can be provided at the time of enrollment to show proof of your child’s immunizations. Child’s complete name (first & last) along with their date of birth must be on the immunization record.

• Yellow Card• Print Out• Other Immunization Records Provided by Physician

• Please be aware: each immunization given must have a complete date (mm/dd/yy) along with the signature or stamp of the physician giving the immunization

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS• In order to enroll you must provide documentation that

you live within TUSD’s geographical boundaries

• To verify your address you can use TUSD’s School Locator

• If you do not live within district boundaries you will need to apply for an Interdistrict Permit. For more information on the permit process please visit our website fwec.tusd.org.

PROOF OF RESIDENCE• Required Documentation

• 2 Proofs Required – must be dated within the last 60 days• Must be in the Parent/Guardian’s Name• Mailing and Service address must be the same• Acceptable Proofs of Residence

• If the parent/guardian is unable to provide any of the above, additional documentation will be required. Please speak to someone from the Enrollment Center for further information.

Electric Bill Internet Bill

Gas Bill Mortgage Statement

Water Bill Property Tax Bill – current year only

Trash Bill Lease/Rental Agreement

Cable/Satellite Bill Home Telephone – landline only

WHEN CAN YOU ENROLL?• Kindergarten

• All Kindergarten students must enroll on one of the dates scheduled for their school of residence:

School of Residence Dates to EnrollVictor January 13 - 17

Anza & Towers January 21 - 24Riviera & Walteria January 27 - 31Arnold & Seaside February 3 - 7

Lincoln & Arlington February 11 - 14Hickory February 18 - 21

Fern & Wood February 24 - 28Adams & Torrance El March 2 - 6

Yukon & Carr & Edison March 9 - 13

WHEN CAN YOU ENROLL?

• Transitional Kindergarten

• March 16, 2020 – April 3, 2020

MISSED YOUR ENROLLMENT DATES?

• No need to worry, we have scheduled 3 weeks of make-up dates specifically for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten• April 13, 2020 – May 1, 2020

• If you are unable to make any of the dates provided, enrollment for all grade levels will open May 1, 2020 and continue throughout the year

CHILD CARE• The Torrance Unified School District does not

provide child care. However, TUSD collaborates with the YMCA who offers before and after school care for students.

YMCA

(310) 325-5885

Parents may also use any private provider of their choice.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL2020/2021 SCHOOL YEAR

Wednesday August 26, 2020

THANK YOU FOR COMINGWE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING

YOU AT ENROLLMENT!!

FORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE AS WELL AS IN THE

OFFICE EARLY JANUARY