Welcome to the Irvine Unified School District!
Our teachers, administrators and support staff are committed to academic excellence and quality service for our families. As such, we hope to make the enrollment process as quick and convenient as possible.
Enrollment for the 2023-24school year is open.
Enrollment for NEW STUDENTS forthe 2024-25 school year is open now! Be sure to choose the correct school year from the drop down menu when you are doing the online enrollment.
The information and links for parents/legal guardians to enroll students are located toward the bottom of this page. Once Steps 1, 2 and 3 have been completed,a staff member from your assigned school will be in contact by email or phone.
You do not need to complete enrollment online if your child meets any of the criteria below. Please bring all of the enrollment documents directly to the school of residence.
- Attends or has attended the ECLC
- Has attended another school within the IUSD previously and is returning
-You have moved and need to update your address
For assistance with enrollment from the IUSD Parent Center CLICK HERE.
****NOTICE: Irvine Unified School District is not a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certified school district. Therefore, enrollment of a student with B, F-1, J-1, or M visa status in the District could negatively impact a student's visa status.
Information on application for admission to a SEVP certified school can be found at:https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/school-search
IUSD Virtual Academy (TK-12)– Online learning. For more information about IVA Middle and High schoolclick hereandforIVA Elementaryclick here.
Step 1: Collect the Enrollment documents
Step 1 is for parents/legal guardians to gather the required enrollment documents. Please visit the link below and collectthe Enrollment Documents in a digital format by saving them as a PDF, scanning them or by taking clear and legible photos. You will be asked to upload these documents during the online enrollment.
- Enrollment Documents
*If you are unable to print the Residency Affidavit for signature or need further assistance, please contact your school directly.
Grade-Level Placement:
It is recognized that students do their best work in school when they are placed in a grade with other students of the same chronological age. The following links provide IUSD guidelines for placing students at the appropriate grade level. Please contact your assigned residential school if you have any questions regarding grade-level placement.
- 2023-2024 School Year - Grade Level Placement Guidelines
- 2024-2025 School Year - Grade Level Placement Guidelines
Assigned Neighborhood Schools:
Based on the address of your residence in Irvine, you will be assigned a neighborhood school. Please note that Culverdale and Westpark share a "Super Attendance" area, meaning both are considered that area's neighborhood schools. If you live in this area and Westpark becomes full in a grade level, Culverdale will be considered your neighborhood school, and vice versa.
Kindergarten/TK Programs:
There are programs set up specifically for new incoming Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten students.
- Kindergarten Program Information
- Transitional Kindergarten Program Information
- Immunizations - IUSDcomplies with all state requirements. Please click here for more information: Health Services
- If you are currently participating in a program at our Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC), pleaseclick herefor 2024-25enrollment instructions
Step 2: complete the Online Enrollment
2023-24 Enrollment is open
2024-25 Enrollment is open - be sure to choose the correct school year from the drop down menu when doing the online enrollment.
Step 2 must be completed by parents/legal guardians for students new to the district.IUSD has set up an online data entry process that will help you get started with the enrollment process. You must have a valid address within the Irvine Unified School District attendance area to use this system. Verification of residence and immunizations will be required before enrollment is finalized.
Please note: If a student previously attended ECLC or a school within IUSD and is returning or you have moved and need to update your address, you do not need to complete the Aeries Internet Registration. Please send the required enrollment documents directly to your assignedschool during the school year. The email address for the school is listed under the ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONtab below.
To enroll a student who is new to the district and has never attended school in IUSDbefore, click the link below:
Aeries Internet Registration
Step 3: Finalizing the enrollment
Now it's our turn! For Step 3, a representative from your assigned school will verify the information provided and will contact the parents/legal guardians by phone or email to confirm thatthe enrollment has been finalized typically within 24-48 hours if you are enrolling for the current year. Enrollments for the 2024-25 school year can take up to 3 weeks to confirm. If you have any questions, you can contact your assigned school.
School Websites
Child Care
Before/After School Care options can be found byvisiting the City Of Irvine's website.
- Irvine Child Care Project
- On-Site Before/After School Care Program Listing
- Expanded Learning Opportunities Program- ELOP(for eligible students)
If you have any questions about IUSD's enrollment process, please feel free to contact our office.
additional information
For the most up to date site specific information, please visit your school's website.
School Websites
To contact your school directly with any enrollment questions, click on the link below.
Elementary Schools
- AlderwoodElementary
- Beacon Park
- Bonita Canyon Elementary
- Brywood Elementary
- Canyon View Elementary
- Cadence Park
- College Park Elementary
- CulverdaleElementary
- Cypress Village Elementary
- Deerfield Elementary
- EastshoreElementary
- Eastwood Elementary
- GreentreeElementary
- Loma Ridge Elementary
- Meadow Park Elementary
- Northwood Elementary
- Oak Creek Elementary
- Plaza Vista
- Portola Springs Elementary
- Santiago Hills Elementary
- Solis Park
- SpringbrookElementary
- Stone Creek Elementary
- StonegateElementary
- Turtle Rock Elementary
- University Park Elementary
- Vista Verde
- WestparkElementary
- Woodbury Elementary
Middle Schools
- Southlake MS
- Lakeside MS
- Rancho San Joaquin MS
- Venado MS
- Jeffrey Trail MS
- Sierra Vista
- Beacon Park
- Cadence Park
- Plaza Vista
- Vista Verde
High Schools
- Irvine HS
- Northwood HS
- Portola HS
- University HS
- Woodbridge HS
Other Schools
- IATP
- ECLC
For information regarding your assigned school please click on the link below.
- Boundaries and Assignments
Independent Study
IUSD Virtual Academy (TK-12)– Online learning. For more information about IVA Middle and High schoolclick hereandforIVA Elementaryclick here.
Parents/legal guardians considering an Independent Study option have the right to request a student-parent-educator conference meeting before enrollment to review the academic program delivery, student support, enrollment process, specific academic expectations as well as the withdrawal process. If your student has an IEP, please contact your student’s case carrier to schedule an IEP to determine if independent study is appropriate to support your student’s unique needs.
Along with many of our program support opportunities, Independent Study will offer:
- For students in kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive, a plan to provide opportunities for daily synchronous instruction for all pupils throughout the school year.
- For students in grades 4 to 8, inclusive, a plan to provide opportunities for both daily live interaction and at least weekly synchronous instruction for all pupils throughout the school year.
- For students in grades 9 to 12, inclusive, a plan to provide opportunities for at least weekly synchronous instruction for all pupils throughout the school year.
- A plan to transition students whose families wish to return to in-person instruction from independent study expeditiously, and, in no case, later than five instructional days.
“Synchronous instruction” means classroom-style instruction or designated small group or one-on-one instruction delivered in person, or in the form of internet or telephonic communications, and involving live two-way communication between the teacher and student. Synchronous instruction shall be provided by the teacher of record.
