New Student & Pre-K Enrollment/registration 2020-2021

current year registration only (august 2020 - May 2021)

TIPS:

• Place caps lock on.
• Better functionality if using laptop or computer.
• You will need your email. Open multiple tabs for easier access.
• Some information is required. You will not be able to use CONTINUE or ENROLL STUDENT until you’ve completed all necessary information or forms.
• Follow each step carefully to complete enrollment for your child.
• Orange items are hyperlinks. Click on them for more information or to go to page.
• Resources can be found at the bottom of the page.
• Jot down your User ID and Password.     

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  boundary map.  You may also read more about transportation and registering your child for bus services if needed. Links provided at the bottom of the page.

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

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:  PRE-K ELiGIBILITY 2020-2021

1. To verify your PK student's eligibility for school year 2020-2021, please complete this form: PRE-K ELiGIBILITY 2020-2021 To see the list of eligibility requirements, use this link. Pre-K Eligibility Requirements 
2. To register a PK or Kindergarten student for the 2020-2021 school year, you must first complete this form: PRE-K/KINDER ENROLLMENT 2020-2021 
3. To register a student in grades 1-12 for the 2020-2021 school year, you must first complete this form: NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT 2020-2021 (1-12 grades)
4. Gather Required Documents needed for registering your child. To see the list of required documents, use this link. Required Enrollment Documents
5. Scan documents to a folder or your desktop. It is recommended that you name each document to make them easier to find. You can use your phone as a scanner. Use the link to see how. Phone As A Scanner
6. You are now ready to create an Ascender Parent Portal. If you already have children enrolled in CISD, you should already have a portal account. Log into Ascender Parent Portal, select my account (people icon top right corner), select the box " Add a New Student" and proceed to step 12.
7. Use the link to proceed to Ascender Parent Portal and follow the steps to create an account.
8. Write down your User ID and Password. Once the account has been created, a verification will be sent to your email address. Log out of Ascender Parent Portal. Do not close this tab on your browser.
9. Open a new tab to verify your email address by logging into your email account. Check your junk/spam folder for an email from parentportal@ascendertx.com. Follow the instructions in the email to verify your email address. Do not close this tab.
10. Switch tabs to the Ascender Parent Portal tab. Log into your account. Your email address is now verified and a registration key will be sent to your email. Switch tabs to your email.
11. The registration key is case/character sensitive. Instead of typing this information in, it is recommended that you copy and paste.
12. Once you have successfully completed the registration process, you may now enroll a new student.
13. During the enrollment process you will be prompted to upload required documents. (Please refer to the list of required enrollment documents.)
14. Please complete for each student you are enrolling.
15. When enrollment is complete, you will recieve a Portal ID to link your enrolled child(ren) to your portal as well as finish any necessary campus specific forms.

Resources 

Pre-K Eligibility Requirements

Required Enrollment Documents

Use Your Phone as a Scanner

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

Boundary Map

Transfer Policy

FAQ- Adding a New Student to Existing Portal

FAQ - New Student Enrollment

Pre-K Program

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

1. To verify your PK students eligibility for school year 2020-2021, please complete this form: PRE-K ELIGIBILITY 2020-2021 To see the list of eligibility requirements, use this link. Pre-K Eligibility Requirements 
2. To register a PK or Kindergarten student for the 2020-2021 school year, you must first complete this form: PRE-K/KINDER ENROLLMENT 2020-2021 
3. To register for 2021-2022 school year, please see the Pre-K/Kinder Round Up Tab.

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.

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)

New student • Pre-k • KINDERGARTEN 2021-2022

pre-k and kindergarten registration opens April 5, 2021

TIPS:

• Place caps lock on.
• Better functionality if using laptop or computer.
• You will need your email. Open multiple tabs for easier access.
• Some information is required. You will not be able to use CONTINUE or ENROLL STUDENT until you’ve completed all necessary information or forms.
• Follow each step carefully to complete enrollment for your child.
• Bold items are hyperlinks.
• Resources can be found at the bottom of the page.
• Jot down your User ID and Password.     

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 boundary map.  You may also read more about transportation and registering your child for bus services if needed. Links provided at the bottom of the page.

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

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:  PRE-K ELiGIBILITY 2021-2022

1. To verify your PK students eligibility for school year 2021-2022, please complete this form: PRE-K ELiGIBILITY 2021-2022 To see the list of eligibility requirements, use this link. Pre-K Eligibility Requirements  Once completed proceed to #2.
2. To register a PK or Kindergarten student for the 2021-2022 school year, you must first complete this form:PRE-K/KINDER ENROLLMENT 2021-2022 *Pre-K Students must be determined eligible to register. Once completed proceed to #3.
3. Gather Required Documents needed for registering your child. To see the list of required documents, use this link. Required Enrollment Documents
4. Scan documents to a folder or your desktop. It is recommended that you name each document to make them easier to find. You can use your phone as a scanner. Use the link to see how. Phone As A Scanner
5. You are now ready to create an Ascender Parent Portal. If you already have children enrolled in CISD, you should already have a portal account. Log into Ascender Parent Portal, select my account (people icon top right corner), select the box " Add a New Student" and proceed to step 12.
6. Use the link to proceed to Ascender Parent Portal and follow the steps to create an account.
7. Write down your User ID and Password. Once the account has been created, a verification will be sent to your email address. Log out of Ascender Parent Portal. Do not close this tab on your browser.
8. Open a new tab to verify your email address by logging into your email account. Check your junk/spam folder for an email from parentportal@ascendertx.com. Follow the instructions in the email to verify your email address. Do not close this tab.
9. Switch tabs to the Ascender Parent Portal tab. Log into your account. Your email address is now verified and a registration key will be sent to your email. Switch tabs to your email.
10. The registration key is case/character sensitive. Instead of typing this information in, it is recommended that you copy and paste.
11. Once you have successfully completed the registration process, you may now enroll a new student.
12. During the enrollment process you will be prompted to upload required documents. (Please refer to the list of required enrollment documents.)
13. Please complete for each student you are enrolling.
14. When enrollment is complete, you will recieve a Portal ID to link your enrolled child(ren) to your portal as well as finish any necessary campus specific forms.

Resources 

Pre-K Eligibility Requirements

Required Enrollment Documents

Use Your Phone as a Scanner

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

Boundary Map

Transfer Policy

FAQ- Adding a New Student to Existing Portal

FAQ - New Student Enrollment

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

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:

New & Returning Student information

2021-2022

Pre Registration is open for New and Returning Students wanting to enroll in Celina ISD for the 2021-2022 school year.

We are asking a parent/guardian to complete the following form. These forms are important as they help administration plan for the upcoming school year. You will be required to complete a form for each child.

1. To pre-register New Students in grades 1-12 for the 2021-2022 school year, you must first complete this form: NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT 2021-2022
2. To pre-register Returning Students in grades 1-12 for the 2021-2022 school year, you must first complete this form: RETURNING CISD STUDENT INTENT. 

Ascender Parent Portal will open for New and Returning Students in July 20, 2021 for you to complete your registration.

If you have a Pre-K or Kindergarten child to enroll, please go to the Pre-K/Kinder Round Up tab.