Kindergarten

Kindergarten Enrollment Process

Welcome to Kindergarten at Bay Farm! We are glad that you have chosen to enroll your child at our school. Please review the information below.

Where Do I Start?

Information Night

Kindergarten Information Night occurs mid to late January each year. At this event, parents will get to meet the Bay Farm Kindergarten teachers and learn about the Kindergarten program as well as the policies and procedures for enrolling children in Kindergarten.

Tour Our School

During Information Night, parents may sign up for one of two organized campus tours. Registration packets will be available at Kindergarten Information Night as well as in the school office. You can contact the school office at
(510) 748-4010.

Is there a Minimum Age?

Students must be 5 years old by December 2nd in order to start Kindergarten.
For example. Jacob's 5th birthday is November 25. Since he will be 5 years old by December 2, he is eligible to enroll in Kindergarten this year.

When can I enroll my child?

Initial Enrollment Period

Following Kindergarten Information Night is Kindergarten Round-Up (January 24- February 4, 2011) a two week initial enrollment period will be held for students living in the zone of attendance.

First Priority: Siblings

If after the initial two week period there are more students than available spaces, first enrollment priority will be given to siblings of currently enrolled students living in the zone of attendance that have returned a completed application within the two week period.

Random Drawing

The remaining students will be assigned enrollment priority numbers through a random drawing. Students participating in the random drawing will then be enrolled based on priority number until all spaces are filled.

Wait List

Students in the random drawing who are not enrolled will be placed on a wait list and enrolled in another school with available space. (Multiple birth students will be treated as a single number in the random drawing. If their number is drawn and the number of students exceeds the number of spaces available, parents may take the available space(s). The remaining siblings will be placed on a waiting list and enrolled in another school with available space.).

What Documents are Needed?

To enroll, you will need to provide these items to the school office:

Completed Enrollment Packet
Parent's picture ID - Current California State Driver’s License, Current California State ID Card, Valid Passport or Consulate Issued Picture ID
Two current utility bills - electric, gas, garbage, or water only. Please note that phone bills, credit card bills, or other bills are not accepted. If you are not responsible for two utility bills, make sure it is stated in the lease.
One of the following original documents with the parent/guardian’s name and address

Property Tax Bill or Close of Escrow Statement with the parent name and property address
Tenant copy of Rental or Lease Agreement with parent name, student name, and address, as well as manager or owner’s name and phone number

Proof of your child’s age - Birth certificate, passport, or baptismal record
Immunization records - see "Health Services" for immunization requirements

Is there additional information available?

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and the Alameda Unified School District Website for more information.