Enrollment
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The Bakersfield City School District is committed to making it easy for families to access the information and services they need throughout their child's educational journey. Whether you are enrolling a new student, requesting a school transfer, obtaining student records, exploring before- and after-school opportunities, or learning about State Preschool, this section provides the resources to help you get started. Use the menu to the left to find detailed information, enrollment forms, eligibility requirements, important deadlines, and frequently asked questions for each service.
Enrollment
Enrolling your child in the Bakersfield City School District is the first step toward joining a community dedicated to academic excellence and student success. In this section, you'll find enrollment requirements, registration information, required documentation, school attendance boundaries, and answers to common questions to help make the enrollment process as smooth as possible.
Transfer Requests
Families may request a transfer when seeking a different educational placement for their student. Whether requesting an intradistrict transfer between BCSD schools or an interdistrict transfer into or out of the district, this section includes eligibility information, application timelines, procedures, and important guidelines to help families understand the transfer process.
Student Records
Parents, guardians, and authorized agencies may request copies of student educational records through the Student Services Department. This section provides information about requesting records, required identification, processing timelines, and the forms needed to access or transfer student records.
Extended Learning Program
The Extended Learning Program provides students with enriching academic, recreational, and enrichment opportunities after the traditional school day. Families can learn about eligibility, participating school sites, program offerings, and enrollment information.
State Preschool Program
The California State Preschool Program offers high-quality early learning opportunities for eligible three- and four-year-old children in a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment. This section includes program information, eligibility requirements, registration packets, preschool locations, and resources to help families prepare their youngest learners for future academic success.