Enrollment FAQs
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First Grade - How old does my child have to be to enroll in first grade?
In order to attend first grade in Plano ISD, a child must be six years old on or before September 1, has previously been enrolled in the first grade of another public school, or has completed kindergarten from an accredited program. Children who are five by September 1st, may enroll in first grade through the district's kindergarten acceleration procedures.
The child should be registered in Kindergarten at his/her school. Parents must apply for kindergarten acceleration. Assessment sessions are scheduled for June. Students who move into the district in July and early August may be considered for acceleration assessment. The deadline for receiving these students is September 1.
For further information regarding the testing of underage students for first-grade enrollment, contact Plano ISD's Office of Credit by Exam at (469) 752-8703.
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I'm Building /Purchasing a Home within PISD Boundaries. When Can I Enroll my Student?
If a family has not yet moved into the school district but is building or purchasing a home within the district boundaries, a Certificate of Eligibility Form must be completed and the contract for purchase must be submitted to the office of Student Services prior to enrolling.
Student Administrative Services PISD Welcome & Enrollment Center
1300 19th Street
Plano, TX, 75074
(469) 752-2293
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Must I use a specific browser for Parent Self Serve (PSS) and enrollment?
All items are optimized for Google Chrome. There is functionality that may not work correctly with other browsers. If you do not have Chrome, it can be downloaded for computers, iPhones or Android.
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What steps do I follow to register my child within PISD?
The steps to complete the registration process are available on the Online Enrollment webpage or as a downloadable pdf.
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I would like for my student to attend a campus outside of our address attendance boundaries. What do I need to do?
If you would like for your student to attend a campus other than your zoned campus, please contact Student Administrative Services to complete a transfer. Your student may be registered at their home campus in the interim. If the transfer is approved, the students' records will be reassigned to the accepted campus.
Student Administrative Services PISD Welcome & Enrollment Center
1300 19th Street
Plano, TX, 75074
(469) 752-2293
Fax (469) 752-3892 -
My transfer was accepted and my child is new to the district, so I’ve never had a Parent Self Serve account with Plano ISD. What’s my next step?
Please see the instructions for registering a new student found on the Online Enrollment Guide. Please ensure to have a copy of your approved transfer to upload under the attachments section.
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Documents were not uploaded but I have them now. Where do I upload?
Please log back into your enrollment portal, return to the “Attachments” page, and upload the documents you need to provide.
If your student’s name is no longer listed in the drop down, please contact the campus. -
My student turns 4 on September 1, making them eligible for an Early Childhood Program (PK). How do I register my student?
PreK registration information is available on the Early Childhood Programs Portal.
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I have submitted my request for registration in Plano ISD. How long should I wait before contacting the campus?
Please see the Opportunities to Enroll in Person webpage for campus staff return dates. If campus staff has already returned, please allow up to 3 business days for your request to be reviewed. Once your request is processed and approved, you will receive a confirmation email from your campus.