New Student Enrollment Process

To begin the enrollment process, we need to collect some information from you regarding your child.

To register a PK or Kindergarten student, you must first complete this form:  https://forms.gle/AXVW7QA6cxoeGKhr9

To register a student in grades 1-12, you must first complete this form: https://forms.gle/cHEn9eKaNyEPDVLEA

PK students only:  PK students must meet certain eligibility requirements to enroll.  To determine if your 4 year old will meet eligibility criteria, please complete the PK Eligibility form:  https://forms.gle/oEF4F3x9ZXyc664K9

Once we have received initial student registration information, campus personnel will reach out to you to provide next steps.  The following instructions must be followed carefully to complete the enrollment process.  Your child’s enrollment will not be complete until all forms and required documents have been received by the district.

To verify that your address falls within the Celina ISD attendance zones, please use the Address Verification resources at the bottom of this page.  You may also read more about transportation and registering your child for bus services if needed.

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1. First submit initial registration form as previously described. Campus personnel will reach out to you with next steps.  (Parent/Guardian of new PK students must also complete the PK Eligibility form.)
2. Student enrollment is performed electronically using the Ascender Parent Portal.  To create a parent portal account, click on Parent > Parent Portal on this website.  You will use the tab found in the lower left hand corner of the parent portal login page to create your account.  The program will prompt you through each step.
3. Once you’ve created your account, verification will be sent to your email address.  You will log into your email to verify. You will then be required to log back in to the parent portal using the User ID and Password you’ve just      created.  Use the login tab at the top right corner to log back in.
4. A Registration Key will be sent to your email. The registration key is case sensitive.  When prompted to retrieve your registration key, instead of typing this information in it is recommended that you copy and paste.
5. After successfully creating and verifying your parent portal account, you are ready to begin submitting enrollment forms. Click on the Enroll a New Student  button in the center of the page to complete enrollment forms.
6. Once again, when you have completed and submitted your online registration forms, campus personnel will reach out to you to provide a secure upload link The secure link will be emailed to you.  You will be able to upload required documents such as birth certificate, immunization records, social security card, and proof of residency in a secure manner.  You may either scan or take a picture of your documents (as long as they are legible) to send through the secure link.
7. When your account has been established and all enrollment forms and documents have been submitted, you will receive a student portal ID number. You will use the Link a Student button in the center of the page to link your   child’s information in Parent Portal to the student software system used by the district. This will give you access to your child’s attendance, grades, electronic   report cards, and custom forms designed for use by each campus.  You will also use the parent portal to update address and contact information throughout the school year if needed.
8. In the Parent Portal in the left column, you will find LINKS. These are district   links to several resources that you may find useful.
9. If you have questions regarding enrolling your child, please contact the appropriate campus.  Click on the Contact Information tab at the top of this page.

RESOURCES:

Click here for information regarding Transportation / Haga clic aquí para información de transporte

Click here for Address Verification

Pre-K Program

Celina ISD offers an all-day Pre-K program for *qualifying students.

Please note the following information regarding our Pre-K program.

• The Pre-K program is for qualifying students who are four (4) years old on or before September 1st of the school year in which they will be attending Pre-K. (Students who are 5 years old on or before September 1^st will be enrolled in Kindergarten.)  See qualifying criteria in the section below.
• Tuition spots are not available at this time.
• The program is a full day program. Students will attend school from 7:55 am until 3:25 pm.
• The Pre-K program will be housed at the Celina Primary School campus.
• Transportation is provided for those living 2 miles or more away from the campus.
• Breakfast and lunch is served; however, students may bring their own lunches and/or snacks.

*Tuition - Free for Qualifying Students

Celina ISD follows the State of Texas guidelines by offering tuition-free Pre-K programs. Students must be four (4) years of age by September 1st of the school year to qualify and must live within Celina ISD school boundaries. In addition, the child must meet one or more of the following criteria:

Language Qualifier:

• Student unable to speak or comprehend the English language.
• Parents will complete a home language survey (provided by the school).
• Students will be tested to determine Limited English Proficiency.

Income Qualifier:

• Student is educationally disadvantaged.
• Parents will need to provide a copy of their W-2 forms and two most recent pay stubs, or
• Current tax return if self-employed, or
• Current TANF or SNAP eligibility letter.
• Chart below effective 7/1/20 – 6/30/21 (updated May 2020)

Homeless Qualifier:

• Student is homeless.
• Parents must complete the required McKinney-Vento Act form provided by the district.
• The district liaison will review the form and determine eligibility.

Foster Care Qualifier:

• Is the child in foster care or has the child ever been in foster care.
• Must provide verification letter of Pre-K eligibility from the DFPS.

Military Qualifiers:

• Is the child or stepchild of an active-duty member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserved component of the armed forces, who is ordered to active duty by proper authority , or
• Is the child or stepchild of a member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserved component of the armed forces, who was injured or killed while serving on active duty.
• Documentation must be one the following: verification of US Department of Defense photo ID, statement of service, copy of death certificate, copy of Purple Heart orders, copy of official letter from commander, copy of a letter from US Department of Veteran’s Affairs, or documentation that service member is MIA.

Star of Texas Award Qualifiers:

• The child’s parent is a peace officer, firefighter, or emergency medical first responder who is eligible for the Star of Texas Award.
• Must provide copy of the resolution (certificate) awarded to the parent of the child.

In addition to completing new student registration forms, the following documents will be needed in order to register:

• Copy of Certified Birth Certificate or passport  (not hospital certificate)
• Copy of Social Security Card – optional If social security number is not available, the student will be assigned a state identification number.
• Proof of Residence - Copy of utility bill, rental or lease agreement. For more information on Proof of Residence, please see below.
• Copy of parent/guardian government issued photo ID (driver's license or picture ID)
• Copy of Immunization Records (all shots must be current to register)
• Proper documentation for qualifying for tuition-free pre-kindergarten

Celina Primary School Contacts: 

Nancy Alvarez, Principal                                           Vivianne Ousley, Secretary

nancyalvarez@celinaisd.com                                     vivianneousley@celinaisd.com

Jeanne Juneau, Counselor                                           Amy Barley, PEIMS Secretary/Registration

jeannejuneau@celinaisd.com                                     amybarley@celinaisd.com

(updated May 2020)

Registration for Returning Students

In August of each year the district will facilitate annual registration activities to help parents of returning students prepare for the coming school year; activities such as the CISD Back to School Registration Fair, meet the teacher nights, schedule pick-up times, etc. Parents or Legal Guardians will be given a window of time to submit updated registration information for their children online via the Ascender Parent Portal application, complete other necessary forms that may be specific to a campus, and present annual proof of residence. These things must all be completed before the first day of school. Dates of events or activities and instructions will be provided to parents/guardians through several avenues like newsletters, flyers, social media outlets, the district website and mail outs. If you do not currently have a Parent Portal account, please go to our website, www.celinaisd.com >Parents>Parent Portal to create one. Please contact the appropriate campus for information or a Parent Portal ID number if needed.

Proof of Residency requirements will be the same as those listed for New Students and can be found under Required Documents.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please Note: Celina ISD does not accept out of district transfers. Residency within the Celina ISD school boundaries must be established prior to the first day of school.

1. Proof of Residency: You will need proof of residency such as a copy of a water or electricity bill that is current, in the parent or legal guardian’s name, and is within the     Celina ISD school attendance zone.  The address on the bill must include the physical address of the residence.  We do not accept PO Box numbers as physical addresses.

Just moving into your new home:  If you are just moving into Celina ISD and   have not received your first utility bill, you may be able to get a receipt from the  electric or water company showing that you have established an account. Your receipt must have a current date on it, include the physical address of the home the service is being provided to and the parent/legal guardian’s name. You must actually be living in this home within the Celina ISD attendance zone before your child’s first day of school.

Leasing a home or apartment: If you are not able to bring a current water or electric bill as proof of residence, you may bring a copy of the lease agreement or contract showing the physical address of the home and the beginning and end date of    the lease agreement or contract. The contract or lease agreement must be current, include the physical address of the home, and the parent/legal guardian’s name. You must actually be living in this home within the Celina ISD attendance zone before your child’s first day of school.

Living with a current Celina resident: If you are living with a current Celina resident such as a relative or friend, you and the person you are living with will need to complete a notarized Residency Affidavit. Please contact your child’s prospective campus to request the form.  Residency Affidavits may be completed at your child(ren)’s campus. There are notaries on each campus.  Your child will attend the campus that the Celina address is zoned for.

• Celina Resident will need to bring:
• A copy of their current utility bill (electric or water) that includes their name and the physical address of the home they are living in within the Celina ISD attendance boundaries. The utility bill must be in the name of the person who comes with you to sign the affidavit.
• Driver’s License or government issued photo ID.
• Parent/Guardian will need to bring:
• Driver’s License or government issued photo ID.

NOTE: If any of the above residency scenarios apply to your family, the documentation listed above MUST be provided by the parent/legal guardian for approval prior to the beginning of the school year. If you have questions regarding residency, please contact your child’s campus or district administration.

2. Student’s Social Security Card – optional. If the social security number is not available, the student will be assigned the number used at their previous Texas school or use a state-assigned ID number.
3. Student’s Birth Certificate or Passport. If enrolling a child under the age of 11, the   child’s certified birth certificate is required.
4. Current Immunization Record. Immunizations must be reviewed by the school nurse to ensure compliance with the State of Texas immunization requirements.
5. Copy of Parent/Guardian’s Driver’s License or government issued photo ID.
6. Withdrawal forms from student’s previous school. If enrolling after the school year has begun, we request a copy of the child’s withdrawal form from the previous school attended.  However, it is not necessary to provide this form during the summer      months or if the student has already completed the current school year.
7. Copy of student’s last report card, transcript or STAAR/EOC scores – optional. Counselors find these documents helpful in scheduling new students into appropriate classes and programs.
8. Copy of any legal paperwork regarding custody or safety issues for your child – if applicable.

Contact Information

Celina ISD proudly serves students living in our community in grades EE – 12.  Student registration is done electronically. Please visit www.celinaisd.com – Parents > Parent Portal to enroll.  All completed registration forms, along with required documentation, may be submitted online.  Parents may contact their child’s prospective campus for more information.  Contact information is as follows: