How do I register my child?

Now enrolling Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten

To determine which CUSD school your child will attend, please enter your address in our Interactive Boundary Map.

Welcome to Ceres Unified!

You've made a great choice to become part of the CUSD community, where students receive the tools and support they need to become successful, well-adjusted adults. Our caring staff, clean and welcoming neighborhood campuses, and quality programs make school a place our students want to be!

CUSD students have access to:

  • Free childcare after school and during most school breaks

  • Take-home Chromebook (or similar device)

  • Strong social/emotional/behavioral supports

  • Free online tutoring

  • Free meals

  • Free summer programs

For next steps to enroll in any grade level, please scroll to "Enroll in Two Steps."

Enroll at the TK/Kindergarten Registration Fair on April 16 and enjoy free food, fun, and more!

If you have a child turning 4+ by June 2, 2024, it's time to enroll in our full-day Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten programs for the 2024-2025 school year! Visit our TK/Kindergarten Registration Fair:

April 16, 2024
4:30-6:30 p.m.
2555 Lawrence St. (Argus/Endeavor)

  • Let our helpful staff guide you through the registration process;

  • Meet a few of our friendly teachers;

  • Stop by a free immunization clinic to be sure your child is up-to-date on required immunizations;

  • Enjoy free dinner and children's activities;

  • Receive a free backpack and school supplies for your newly enrolled TK/K student!

Enroll in Two Steps

STEP 1

Complete pre-registration by answering a series of questions about the enrolling child. This process may be completed online using the links below, or by picking up a printed packet at a CUSD elementary or secondary school.

2024-2025
Elementary (English)
Elementary (Spanish)

2023-2024
Elementary (English)
Elementary ( Spanish)

2023-2024
Junior High (English)
Junior High (Spanish)

2023-2024
High School (English)
High School (Spanish)

To determine which CUSD school your child will attend, please enter your address in our Interactive Boundary Map.

For a list of CUSD schools, please visit our School Listing Webpage.

If seeking to enroll your child in a school other than the one that serves your home address: Please click the relevant Intra-district or Inter-district link below to complete an additional form. Return the completed form to the school that you want your child to attend. Requests are granted based on availability and families will be notified of the decision.

  • Intra-district (requesting to attend a different Ceres school) – English or Spanish

  • Inter-district (requesting to transfer from outside the Ceres Unified School District) – English or Spanish

STEP 2

Provide required enrollment documents in one of two ways:

  • Option 1 – By uploading documents during the online pre-registration process.

  • Option 2 –By bringing hard copies of required documents to your child’s school.

Please note: Students are considered enrolled only after both Steps 1 and 2 are completed.

Preschool:
Families of preschool-age children, please contact the Ceres Unified School District Preschool office at (209) 556-1545 or visit State Preschool/Headstart.

Argus Continuation High School/Endeavor Alternative Center:
Enrollment forms for these two schools may be obtained by visiting the Argus/Endeavor campus at 2555 Lawrence Street, Ceres, CA 95307 or by contacting the campus at 209-556-1800. Visit the Argus/Endeavor website at http://argus.ceres.k12.ca.us/.

Whitmore Charter Schools:
Whitmore Charter School of the Arts and Technology (K-8), and Whitmore Charter High School (9-12) are schools of choice. Enrollment is based on a lottery system. Enrollment forms may be obtained by visiting the Whitmore Charter Schools campus at 3435 Don Pedro Road, Ceres, CA 95307. For questions, please contact the school at 209-556-1610 or visit the Whitmore Charter Schools website at http://wcs.ceres.k12.ca.us/.

209-255-4547