2025-2026 School Year – Next School Year
All Enrollment/Registration/Lottery is conducted online or at the SCUSD Enrollment Center.

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Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year

Children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2025 are eligible to attend kindergarten. Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year begins January 13, 2025. Check the SCUSD Kindergarten Registration Website for more information https://www.scusd.edu/kindergarten-registration.

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Lottery and Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year

Children who will turn 5 years old between September 2, 2025 and September 1, 2026 are eligible for TK during the 2025-2026 school year.

TK is a stepping stone between preschool and kindergarten. The optional program provides students with an additional year of preparation, so they enter kindergarten with stronger academic, social, and emotional skills needed for future success in school. 

Lottery applications are available January 13, 2025-February 21, 2025. For more information and lottery application information please visit https://www.scusd.edu/transitional-kindergarten.

Traditional registration will be available beginning May 19, 2025. Registration is processed in the order it is received and is based on space available. For more information visit https://www.scusd.edu/transitional-kindergarten.

1st-6th Grade Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year

Registration for grades 1st-6th for the 2025-2026 school year will be available May 19, 2025. Visit https://www.scusd.edu/enroll for more information.

Open Enrollment and Permit Transfer Request

If you live outside the Golden Empire boundaries and would like your child to attend Golden Empire you will need to participate in Open Enrollment or submit a Permit Transfer Request.

The application period for the 2025-2026 school year is listed as follows: 

For more information about the SCUSD Enrollment Center please visit https://www.scusd.edu/enrollment-center-k-12.