In the US it is mandatory for all children to go to school beginning in the year the child turns five years old by September 1. Public school assignment in Austin is based primarily on attendance areas. Exceptions are based on individual circumstances. Pre-kindergarten is offered at a few locations to which children are bussed. International children usually qualify based on their need for English. Entrance is restricted to children four years old or older by September 1 of the current school year.

Contact:

Carol Smith at the Office of Student Services
Her direct phone line is 414- 2032, call her before going to the school.
She will set up an appointment to meet with the family.

AISD
Austin Independent School District
1111 W. 6th Street
Austin, TX 78703
http://www.austin.isd.tenet.edu

Please be prepare to bring the parent’s and child’s passport and Visa, immunization records, proof of address (example: utility bill with your name and address), and school records from the last school that your child attended. You will be given a permission form from the Office of Student Service, which will enable you to register your child in the assigned school for your address.

For Pre-K program information call Debra Coldwell at 414- 4790. This program is for children 4 years by September 1 of the school year. This program is available for children for whom English is a second language.

On the web site you will find information about immunization requirements, school supplies, registration, school bus, lunch menus and more. You will also find all schools in the districts listed, with contact information, links to web sites and ratings.

Immunization requirements for children:

To attend school your child must have record of current immunizations. Austin Independent School District, AISD, have the following requirements for children and these are the minimum requirements according to Texas state law.

DTP/DTaP. Four doses required through age six. One dose must be in the month before, month of, or after the fourth birthday; no pertussis required after age five; TD every ten years after age four booster. Three doses required age seven and older; remaining requirements same as above.

POLIO. Three doses required; one dose must be the month before, month of, or after fourth birthday; not required for age 18 and older.

MEASLES. Two doses required; one dose on or after first birthday (measles/MMR vaccine prior to date of first birthday not acceptable by state); second dose before fifth birthday (includes birth dates on/after 9/2/92). A physician-validation (serologic confirmation) of measles illness will substitute for the vaccine requirement.

MUMPS. One dose required on or after first birthday (mumps/MMR vaccine prior to date of first birthday not acceptable by state). A physician-validation (serologic confirmation) of mumps illness will substitute for the vaccine requirements.

RUBELLA. One dose required on or after first birthday (rubella/MMR prior to date of first birthday not acceptable by state). Serologic confirmation of rubella disease or immunity will substitute for the rubella vaccine requirement; a physician-validation of rubella illness will not substitute for the vaccine requirements.

TUBERCULOSIS SKIN TEST. One tuberculosis test (usually a skin test called PPD or Tine) with date and reading is required by AISD; any advance time prior to enrollment is acceptable. Students with positive tests (10mm/above) must show proof of evaluation. Tine tests must be read/validated by physician/clinic/school nurse. Cards for family reading are not acceptable.

HEPATITIS B. Three doses are required for all students age five years and older who are born on or after 9/2/92.

All such histories and/or serologic confirmations must be verified by a physician’s written statement including the month, date and year. New students entering from another school system: immunizations must be started and/or completed. Students who have medical exemptions must have the exemptions reviewed annually by a medical doctor; or be unable to receive immunization due to a lifelong medical problem as per physician’s written statement.

updated 05/17/04