2020-2021 Enrollment

2020-2021 ENROLLMENT NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

As of June 1, 2020 there is an online portal for enrollment

You can upload your enrollment documents online for new students for schools of residence

There is an enrollment table in front of the school, staffed weekdays from 10am to 2pm. You will not be allowed to approach the table without a face mask & you will be asked to practice social distancing. You can pick up an enrollment packet from the table to take home to complete, or download & print out your packet here.

Please bring completed packets to the enrollment table, along with copies of required documentation.

Please do not submit originals as they will not be returned to you. If you do not have access to a copier or scanner, please take photos & print copies. Packets will be reviewed after 48 hours and you will be contacted if there is missing information or documentation.

Additional Information

To enter kindergarten, children must be five years old by September 1. Kester offers an informational meeting and tour for new kindergarten parents in the Spring.

Transitional Kindergarten is available to children turning 5 between September 1 and December 2.

First preference goes to students residing within the school’s attendance boundaries. Click here and then enter your home address to check.

Kester Gifted / High Ability Magnet Program application information is available in the CHOICES brochure and application, online and mailed directly to parents/guardians. Students must be verified as meeting specified criteria to be eligible to apply. For more about eligibility and the application process, please see the e-choices website and contact the Magnet Office at 818-787-3026.

Kester Elementary / Kester Magnet