NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION OPEN FOR BRENHAM, BURTON ISD
New students to Brenham ISD and Burton ISD can now register for the upcoming school year.
In-person registration for Brenham ISD is being held at Brenham Middle School today (Tuesday) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 3rd from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and May 10th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Families can also register using Brenham ISD’s online registration system powered by Ascender Parent Portal.
New student enrollment for Brenham ISD closes on July 27th.
For Burton ISD, new student registration for students enrolling in Pre-K through 6th grade will take place at the Burton Elementary School office today through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Evening registration will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) from 4 to 6 p.m.
Students enrolling in Pre-K at Brenham ISD must be 4 years old on or before September 1st and meet at least one of several eligibility requirements. They include:
- Economically Disadvantaged – Families must meet the federal income eligibility guidelines. Two months worth of income information on all household members must be provided at the time of registration.
- Limited English Proficiency – Students qualifying will be tested on the day of registration to determine placement. The child must be present at the time of registration.
- Parent Active Duty Military – The child of a parent that is an active duty member of the armed forces of the US or the child of a member of the armed forces who was injured or killed while serving in active duty. Department of Defense identification and a Statement of Service from the Adjutant General/Director of Human Resources or an official letter from a commander that he/she is active/mobilized must be provided at the time of registration.
- Homeless – Students qualifying as defined by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
- Foster Care – A child in or has been in conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services following an adversary hearing under Family Code 262.201. Appropriate documentation from the Department of Family and Protective Services must be provided.
Children enrolling in kindergarten at Burton ISD must be 5 years old on or before September 1st, while students must be 3 or 4 by or on that date and meet one of the aforementioned requirements to be eligible for Pre-K. Burton ISD will offer a tuition based program for students who do not meet one of the qualifications.