Enrollment

Welcoming Every Learner at Tulare City School District

At Tulare City School District, we are proud to serve every child—regardless of family background or individual ability. Aligned with state and federal guidelines, our schools offer a wide range of programs and services tailored to support the unique needs of our student population. Through an engaging curriculum that includes music, art, critical thinking, and more, we nurture the whole child. Our mission is to ensure every student begins their educational journey equipped with essential skills, curiosity, and confidence—laying the foundation for a future filled with opportunity and success.

Traditional Kindergarten (K)

Kindergarten is a joyful and pivotal time in your child’s life. At Tulare City School District, we create a nurturing environment where children grow socially, emotionally, and academically. As they build independence and self-confidence, our students also explore creativity and discover a love for learning. While building foundational skills in reading, writing, and math, our educators introduce students to a world of ideas—preparing them to become thoughtful, curious, and capable leaders.

Transitional Kindergarten (TK)

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is a unique, developmentally appropriate program designed to bridge the preschool and kindergarten years. TK gives younger children an extra year to grow in confidence, maturity, and foundational skills. Following California Senate Bill 1381, TK is offered to children who turn five between September 2 and December 2. This first year of a two-year kindergarten program is voluntary and provides families with an enriching option for early learning.

TK teachers focus on building early literacy, numeracy, and social skills through activities like dramatic play, music, art, and interactive games. Lessons are thoughtfully paced and developmentally appropriate, supporting growth across all domains: cognitive, physical, and social-emotional. With a balanced approach that fosters creativity, communication, and connection, our TK program prepares students to thrive in kindergarten and beyond.

Documents Required for Registration:

Student's Birth Certificate
Proof of Residency (such as current mortgage statement, rental agreement, gas bill, electric bill, or water bill with parent's name and address
Record of TB test
Student's Record of Immunizations

Helpful Vaccine Info:

To ensure the health and safety of all students, California state law requires that children be fully immunized before starting school. Please schedule your child’s immunizations with your family doctor or visit your local health department.

Need help or have questions?

Contact the Tulare County Immunization Department at (559) 685-5725 for clinic dates, locations, and additional information.

To register your child, please click on your child's grade level below to begin the enrollment process. After completing this step, the district office will reach out to you within 2 business days to complete the registration process.

25-26 School Year

For Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten students enrolling for the 2025/2026 school year.

If your child's birthdate is September 2, 2019 through September 1, 2020 register for Kindergarten

If your child's birthdate is September 2, 2020 through September 1, 2021 register for Transitional Kindergarten

26-27 School Year

For Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten students enrolling for the 2026/2027 school year, Registration is open as of December 1, 2025.

If your child's birthdate is September 2, 2020 through September 1, 2021 register for Kindergarten

If your child's birthdate is September 2, 2021 through September 1, 2022 register for Transitional Kindergarten

Independent Study Enrollment Options Button

OPEN ENROLLMENT-STUDENT TRANSFERS

Options for student transfers include intradistrict transfers, which allow students to transfer from school to school within our district, and interdistrict transfers, which allow students to transfer from one school district to another. We continue to allow students to attend schools outside of Tulare City School District, and we also accept students from other school districts. However, in order to maintain room for students residing within a school's attendance area, interdistrict and intradistrict transfers will be granted based on space availability (E.C. 48980).

If at any time during the year, you move to an area outside of your student’s current school of enrollment, you must fill out an intra-district transfer request within 10 days in order for your child to remain at his or her current school.

e-First Day Packet/Data Confirmation
Tulare City School District is excited to welcome your children back to school. To help start the school year as smoothly as possible, we ask all families to go online and complete their e-First Day Packet/Data Confirmation by using the Tulare City AERIES Parent Portal. You can click on the buttons below for instructions on how to complete this and a link to the Portal.

If you are not able to log on to the Portal, please contact your school site for help.

Doing this now, before school starts has many benefits. You will be able to get school information directly and advanced notices about teacher selection and classes. Most importantly, you will also help ensure the safety of your child by updating your contact information.