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Registration Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Where can I find the TB Risk Assessment form?

Please click here to view Santa Clara County's TB Risk Assessment form.

How do I enroll my student at a different school that is not my home school?

Requesting a different school within our Sunnyvale School District:

  1. Submit your new student's registration with their home school.
  2. Apply for Open Enrollment (only available Feb. 2nd-13th). If the Open Enrollment window has closed, apply for an intra-district transfer (click for more information) 

Requesting school outside of Sunnyvale School District:

  1. Read through our inter-district transfer page
  2. Visit Sunnyvale School District Office with required documents
  3. Apply for "inter-district" transfer request

What if my child should be placed in a different grade rather than their age-assigned grade?

Grade advancement:

  1. Submit registration with the grade the student belongs to.
  2. Contact the school to advise of grade completion.
  3. The school will then start the review process.

Grade retention:

  1. Submit registration with the grade the student belongs to.
  2. Contact the school to advise of grade retention.
  3. The school will then start the review process.

What if I don’t have both the mortgage/lease and utilities in my name for Proofs of Residency for Registration?

To complete your students' registration, all required proofs of residency must be submitted. If parents/guardians do not have both the mortgage/lease and utilities in their name, then an Affidavit of Residency is required.

Can my student get the Tuberculosis Test (TB) done after we complete enrollment?

No, this must be completed at the time of enrolling your student.

Which schools offer TK?

All elementary school sites offer TK.

What is the cut-off birthdate for enrolling my child in school?

Please click here to view the Grade Level Criteria by School Year.

Where can I find board policies and administrative regulations on Attendance?

Attendance Board Policies (BP) and Administrative Regulations (AR) can be found online at:

https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Policy/PolicyListing.aspx?S=36030203 

The policies for attendance are listed under the "5000- Students" category of documents.

What happens if my neighborhood school is full for my child's grade level?

If a specific grade level reaches capacity during the Initial Registration Period (February  – June 1), the District follows a priority system. First, siblings of students currently attending that school are placed. All other neighborhood students are then assigned a random lottery number to determine the order of placement. Students who cannot be immediately accommodated will be placed on an overflow waitlist based on that lottery number.

When will I know if my child has a spot, and what if I register after June 1? 

If a school exceeds capacity, the District will notify affected parents and guardians by the first week of June. For those who register after the Initial Registration Period ends on June 1, placement at the neighborhood school is no longer prioritized and will be granted only if space remains available.