Getting Ready for School
Wondering about Kindergarten, Transitional Kindergarten or Preschool? Being ready for Kindergarten or TK requires more than knowing ABCs and 123s. A child also needs to be ready physically, socially, and emotionally and exhibit behaviors such as: be able to sit for long periods of time quietly, take care of personal needs independently, understand and respect rules and limits, and work without a lot of adult supervision.
These resources may help you decide what’s best for your child.
Frequently Asked Enrollment Questions
How do I register my child?
Register online for elementary or middle school. You can do it from home, on a computer, iphone or tablet or on the computer located in the District Administration Office, 155 N. Third Street, Campbell. Our Enrollment Staff is happy to help you and are available by phone, email, and in person Monday through Friday 8:00a-4:30p. Closed for lunch 12:30p-1:30p (except holidays). Learn more
What documents are needed?
Proof of residence, immunizations, and certain other documents are required for school. See the checklist.
When does registration start for the new school year?
Registration for the 2025-26 school year begins 8 a.m. on January 21, 2025. Open Enrollment is the time to request a school other than the one assigned to your address. Open Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year begins at 8 a.m. on January 21, 2025 and ends at 4 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025. Submit completed enrollment documents any day during this period in order to complete the Open Enrollment process.
What if I enroll after the school year started?
Please refer to this chart to see which day your child may start attending school based on verified completion of your enrollment packet. (Does not apply to those who qualify as foster or homeless students.)
May I visit the school before enrolling?
Yes. Most enrollent tours happen in January, and some may take place in February. See the Tour Schedule
Which is my school?
Your elementary or middle school is determined by your child’s home address. To confirm which is your attendance area school, visit our Online School Locator or phone: (408) 364-4200.
Please note that our TK-8 schools have requirements for placement. Please inquire before registering for those schools.
Students are assigned to their attendance area school, except in cases of school transfer through Open Enrollment or other special circumstance. If you wish to request a different in-district school (other than your boundary resident school), you must complete an Open Enrollment request during our Open Enrollment period. Learn more
What is the District's Interdistrict Transfer policy?
During the Open Enrollment period, residents of Campbell Union School District may request a transfer to another school WITHIN the District boundaries.
Online Policy - Interdistrict Attendance
Is there before / after school childcare?
Yes, onsite childcare—called CampbellCare—is available before and after school. Learn more
Are there summer programs available?
What is Transitional Kindergarten?
A Transitional Kindergarten is the first year of a two-year Kindergarten program using a modified Kindergarten curriculum that is age and developmentally appropriate. See the difference
The TK curriculum bridges preschool and Kindergarten curriculum. See State's web site
At what age may my child attend Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten (TK)?
For the 2025-26 school year, kindergarten is for children who will be five years old on or before September 1.
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is for children who will be four years old by September 1st of the same school year.
Education trailer bill AB130 provides universal TK for children who are age 4. See State's TK Admission and Enrollment web site for details.
My child attends TK in CampbellUSD. Do I have to re-enroll for Kindergarten next year?
Children who are District residents and complete TK in our schools will be pre-enrolled for Kindergarten for the following year and assigned to the school that serves the child’s home address, which may be different from the school where they attended TK. (TK parents may request a different school during the annual Open Enrollment period.)
(Refer to Board Policy 5116.1)
Can my child stay in Preschool, even if they are age-eligible for TK?
Yes, families may choose to stay in Preschool even if their child is age-eligible for TK. For CampbellUSD Preschool options, click here.
Is my child ready for school?
Being ready for Kindergarten or TK requires more than knowing ABCs and 123s. To learn more, click here.
What is Universal Preschool in California?
To learn more about California’s Universal Pre-K, click here.