2009 Back to School Information

2009 Back to School and Enrollment Information

Required enrollment forms
To attend The Wichita Public Schools there are forms that are required at enrollment. Click here for the required forms that can be easily printed and filled out before enrollment.

Changes in Pupil Information Forms (PIF)
Every student is required to update their PIF. Click here for more information.

New immunization requirements
There are new immunization requirements for students this fall. Click here for information.

Elementary school supplies
Some schools may recommend additional supplies. Middle and High School supply lists will be provided by individual schools and teachers.

Useful information
Boundary maps, dress codes, texbook and meal fees, Parent-Teacher calendar and other useful information can be found by clicking here.

Enrollment is July 29 – 31 and August 3 – 4. Enrollment times will be posted later.

The first day of school is August 17, with a half-day orientation for sixth- and ninth-grade students on August 14. Click here for the 2009-10 Parent-Teacher calendar.

New to Wichita? Click here for information about enrolling your student for the first time in the Wichita Public Schools

Some schools require you to present proof of residency when enrolling. Please call your school and ask about their specific residency requirements before going to the school to enroll.

Convenient way for parents to pay is by credit card
Parents have the option of paying enrollment fees with Visa or MasterCard credit or debit cards. Parents can use their Visa or MasterCard to pay for fees throughout the school year. Check with your school about specific enrollment fees. Textbook, meal and other fees.

MealpayPlus Progam
Parents can use this convenient prepayment system to make payments for their child's meals online or by phone using a credit card. For more information and how to sign up, click here.

Apply for Free/Reduced Meals Online
The Wichita Public Schools is offering a new online free/reduced price meal application for parents to apply for meal benefits. The link on the Nutrition Services website takes you to the secure website.

Pre-K enrollment
Enrollment for our free Pre-K programs is currently taking place at Little Early Childhood Education Center. Children must be 4 years old by August 31, 2009 and must be screened to meet the criteria for the program. Call 973-5340 or 973-4407 for appointment information in English. Spanish information is available at 973-5342.

Required Enrollment forms
To attend The Wichita Public Schools there are forms that are required for enrollment.  For your convenience, the required forms are listed below. These forms can be easily printed and filled out before enrolling at your child's school.

-- Pupil Information Form (PIF) English, Spanish and Vietnamese  Every student is required to update the PIF (New for 2009-2010)
-- Ethnicity/Race Form English, Spanish and Vietnamese Every student is required to fill out this form (New for 2009-2010)
-- Acceptable Use of Computers Form English, Spanish and Vietnamese
-- Home Language Form (new students only) English, Spanish and Vietnamese
-- Human Growth and Development Form for Elementary and Secondary level English, Spanish and Vietnamese
-- Migrant Education Program Survey Form English, Spanish and Vietnamese
-- Military Opt Out Form (High School juniors and seniors only) English and Spanish
-- Residency Questionaire Form* English, Spanish and Vietnamese
-- Zero Tolerance Form English, Spanish and Vietnamese

* If you have any questions regarding the Residency Questionnaire, please contact Sue Steele at 684-9224, ext 233.

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Kindergarten and Newcomer pre-enrollment at Intake Center
Residents who are new to Wichita with children who speak or were raised with another language other than English any time in their life (including day care experiences) are required to come to the Wichita Public Schools’ Newcomer Intake Center, 1150 N. Broadway, for pre-enrollment in order to begin school on August 17. For more information, click here.

Useful Information links
2009-2010 Parent Teacher Calendar English, Spanish and Vietnamese
Attendance Expectations English, Spanish and Vietnamese
Assessment Calendar 2009-2010 (will be posted soon)
Dress Codes English, Spanish and Vietnamese
Helpful phone numbers
Immunization Requirements (New for 2009-2010)
Kindergarten and Students New to Wichita Public Schools
Nutrition Services Meal Prices
     Apply for Free/Reduced price meals online
     Information needed to apply for Free/Reduced price meal benefits English and Spanish
School boundary maps
School start and end times
Textbook Fees English, Spanish and Vietnamese

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