Registration for Kindergarten students new to HCS for the 2023-2024 school-year will begin on Monday, March 27, 2022.

If your child attended the early childhood special education (ECSE) or child development (CD) program/s during the 2022-23 school year, please register as a returning student when registration opens.  

Kindergarten registration will open on Monday March, 27, 2023. Phase one of kindergarten registration includes submitting information and required documentation. Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year is online. However, if you need assistance with online registration, please contact the school where you will be registering your child.

Your child must be: 

1. Five (5) years-old by September 1, 2023 to be in kindergarten. 

Preparing for Kindergarten Registration

1. Gather the required documents.

   • Child’s legal birth certificate

   • Child’s shot record

   • Child's Medicaid card (if applicable)

   • Proof of residency (utility bill, rental or lease agreement). 

   • The child’s social security card is requested, but not required.

2. Identify the elementary or early childhood school in your attendance area using the HCS School Finder tool. 

Completing Online Forms for Kindergarten Registration
The online registration form allows you to enter and submit all information electronically.  Submitting your information online will expedite processing and is strongly encouraged.  

1. Create and/or log in to your Google Gmail account to access the online application. 

   • Learn how to create a Google account HERE.

2. Prepare digital copies of the required documents. (Click here for steps to scan your documents using your mobile device)

   • Label each item you plan to upload with your child’s name.

   • Scan the documents or take a picture with your phone.

   • Save the digital copies to your computer or other device.

   • Learn how to upload your documents in this brief tutorial.

3. Choose your attendance area school from the list below and click the application link.

4. Complete the online kindergarten registration form.

   • Type your responses directly into the online form.

   • Upload the required documents as directed in specific sections.

   • Submit the registration form.

5. Monitor your email for instructions from your school regarding phase two of kindergarten registration. 

6. Once you have completed the registration and receive a Snapcode from your school, click here to complete the registration process.

Need help?
Parents may call the child's school and leave a voice message for a return call. 

The application is available in English or Spanish. Please select your school first, then select the link to the English or Spanish registration form.

Application is available in English or Spanish. Please select your school first, then select either English or Spanish.