Huntington Beach City School District

Welcome, all NEW families, to the Huntington Beach City School District (HBCSD)! 

To enroll a new student at HBCSD, you must have a valid address within the Huntington Beach City School District boundaries. Visit the HBCSD MySchoolLocator to verify your student's district's attendance area and to find your school of residence.

Please follow the new student enrollment process detailed in the steps below. 

Below is a list of documents you will need to enroll in the Huntington Beach City School District. Please make sure you have all the necessary documents at the time of online enrollment. 

Verification of Identity

• Student
  • Student's birth certificate or valid passport.
     
• Parent/Guardian
  • Driver's License (photo driver's license/California ID Card permitted) OR a government-issued photo identification. 
    • The address on the identification must match the "Proof of Residency" documents submitted (i.e. property tax receipt, utility bill, etc...) IF your ID does not match your address, complete the following steps:
      • Watch this DMV video for instructions on how to change your address.
      • Visit the DMV website to change your address: 
      • Provide a copy of the completed paper or online form to the school of residence. 
      • Provide a copy of the confirmation from the DMV that your address has been changed to the school of residence. 
    • If you are an agent or representative of a social services or foster care agency, appropriate identification is required.

Proof of Residency

Submit three of the following that reflect your name and current address provided during online enrollment. 

Note: Service and mailing addresses on all submitted documents must be the same residential address within HBCSD boundaries; P.O. Box addresses are accepted only for Sunset Beach residents and may require annual proof of residency; Utility service disconnection notices are not accepted as proof of residency.

Three Documents Total Required (copies accepted):

• One of the following:
  • Mortgage statement with parent/guardian name and property address
  • Rental property agreement or lease, including property management’s/owner’s contact information and signatures

           AND

• Two of the following:
  • Most recent property tax payment receipt
  • Most recent rental property payment receipt
  • Current gas or electric utility service contract, statement, or payment receipt (dated within the last 45 days)
    Note: In the event a utility service connection is used as proof of residency, then a utility bill must be provided within 45 days to assure continued enrollment. 
  • Pay stub
  • Voter registration
  • Correspondence from a government agency

Completed Residency Verification Form

All families enrolling in HBCSD are required to complete the Residency Verification Form.  This form verifies that the student resides within the District’s boundaries and the designated school attendance area.

The District may conduct residency investigations if there is reason to question the validity of a residency claim.  It is the responsibility of the parent/legal guardian to provide accurate and truthful information.  Falsification of residency information will result in the immediate cancellation of enrollment.  

To access the form, please click on the "HBCSD Residency Verification Form and Affidavit" link below.

Co-Residency 

If you are currently residing with another individual or family, you must also complete the “HBCSD Co-Residency Form” linked below.  This form must be submitted along with the HBCSD Residency Verification Form, Affidavit, and all additional required documentation for co-residency verification (see the form for details).

• HBCSD Residency Verification Form and Affidavit
• HBCSD Residency Verification Form and Affidavit (Spanish)
• HBCSD Co-Residency Form
• HBCSD Co-Residency Form (Spanish)

Student Services Questionnaire

All new students to HBCSD will complete the Student Services Questionnaire below to indicate if a student is involved in any Special Programs or if there are any custody orders for the student.  

• HBCSD Student Services Questionnaire
• HBCSD Student Services Questionnaire (Spanish)

Student Immunization Records

Click on the link below to view the student health requirements for school entry, including immunization records for Preschool and Grades TK/K-8th.

• Parents Guide to Immunization Requirements for School Entry
• Parents Guide to Immunization Requirements for School Entry (Spanish)
• Parents Guide to Immunization Requirements (Pre-K)
• Parents Guide to Immunization Requirements (Pre-K) (Spanish)

Oral Health Assessment Form

California law (Education Code Section 49452.8) states your child must have a dental check-up by May 31 of their first year in public school.

• Oral Health Assessment Form
• Oral Health Assessment Form (Spanish)

Other important documents to upload during online enrollment:

• Academic transcript or report card from the previous school. Prior school records to be requested by the school site. 
• Student IEP/504 documents, if applicable.
• GATE letter from the previous district, if applicable.
• ELPAC language test documentation, if applicable.

Students will be assigned to a school of residence during online enrollment. The following options are available to families to complete enrollment. As we focus on safety precautions for staff and the school community, all required documents will be requested and collected electronically for new student enrollments. 

Schools automatically receive all completed online student enrollments. Please contact your school of residence only if you are unable to submit the necessary documents online. 

HBCSD School Information: