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Golden Plains Unified School District is excited to welcome you to our school community!
At Golden Plains Unified, we are committed to providing every student with a high-quality, well-rounded education in a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment. Through strong partnerships among our schools, families, and communities, we work together to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to become successful, responsible, and productive members of their communities.
This page provides the information and resources you will need to enroll a new or returning student in Golden Plains Unified School District. Below, you will find helpful links, instructions, and tutorials to guide you through the registration and enrollment process.
Please keep the following information in mind:
- Only a parent or legal guardian may register a student for school.
- Students are generally enrolled in their designated resident/home school based on their place of residence.
- Families interested in having their student attend a school other than their resident/home school may obtain information and applicable transfer forms through the Golden Plains Unified School District Office.
- Parents and guardians should be prepared to provide all required enrollment and residency documentation as part of the registration process.
If you have questions regarding Transitional Kindergarten (TK), Kindergarten, student registration, enrollment requirements, residency, or required documentation, please contact your resident/home school for assistance.
We look forward to welcoming your family to Golden Plains Unified School District and partnering with you to support your student's success. One District. One Community. One Purpose.
Date of Birth |
TK-Eligible School Year |
Kindergarten-Eligible School Year |
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September 2, 2016 - September 1, 2017 |
Not eligible for TK |
2022-2023 |
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September 2, 2017 - February 2, 2018 |
2022-2023 |
2023-2024 |
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February 3, 2018 - September 1, 2018 |
not eligible for TK |
2023-2024 |
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September 2, 2018 - April 2, 2019 |
2023-2024 |
2024-2025 |
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April 3, 2019 - September 1, 2019 |
not eligible for TK |
2024-2025 |
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September 2, 2019 - June 2, 2020 |
2024-2025 |
2025-2026 |
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June 3, 2020 - September 1, 2020 |
not eligible for TK |
2025-2026 |
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September 2, 2020- September 1, 2021 |
2025-2026 |
2026-2027 |
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September 2, 2021 - September 1, 2022 |
2026-2027 |
2027-2028 |
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September 2, 2022 - September 1, 2023 |
2027-2028 |
2028-2029 |
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September 2, 2023 - September 1, 2024 |
2028-2029 |
2029-2030 |
Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten & New Student Enrollment |
- Step 1:
Complete the online registration process using Aeries Online Enrollment. The process consists of asking for information about your child and filling out required forms. - Step 2:
After completing the online registration process, a member of the school site staff will reach out to you to schedule an appointment to finish the enrollment process. At that time, you'll need to bring one of the following items:
- Certified copy of a birth record
- Statement by the local registrar or country recorder certifying the date of birth
- Baptism certificate
- Passport
- Affidavit of the parent, guardian, or custodian of the minor
- And one of the following items:
- Property tax payment receipts
- Rental property contract, lease, or payment receipts
- Utility service contract, statement, or payment receipts
- Pay stubs
- Voter registration
- Correspondence from a government agency
- Declaration of residency executed by the parent or legal guardian of the pupil
Transfers
Interdistrict and Intradistrict Transfer Policies
Golden Plains Unified School District recognizes that every student and family may have unique circumstances and educational needs that deserve thoughtful consideration. To support our families, the District has established procedures that may allow students to attend a school other than the school assigned based on their residential address and established Golden Plains Unified School District attendance boundaries.
Board Policies regarding transfers can be found at the following links: AR 5117, BP 5117
Review the transfer types below and find the one that best suits your needs.
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Intradistrict Transfer Live in GPUSD and want to attend a different GPUSD school |
Interdistrict Transfer Live in GPUSD and want to attend a school in a different District |
Interdistrict Transfer Live outside GPUSD and want to attend a GPUSD school |
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A one-year short-term transfer available for specific reasons such as:
Transfers are available year-round. Intradistrict Transfers are good for one year; the student must secure a new one for any subsequent years. |
Applications must be accessed at your resident school district (i.e., Kerman, Mendota, Fresno Unified).
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Applications must be turned into the District Office. Approval to be released from GPUSD must meet governing board criteria and is subject to denial. Transfers are available year-round. Transfers are valid for one school year; students must apply annually. Each School District has its own policies and practices for enrollment.
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An appeal may be submitted whether the permit request was denied by the district of residence or by the district of desired attendance. If you have any further questions or need further assistance, please email mescandon@fcoe.org or contact FCSS at (559) 774-6597