Supporting the Relocation, Travel, and Lifestyle Needs of the American Military Family

Your children will go to the school nearest to where you decide to live. If that is Monterey, Marina, Seaside or Del Rey Oaks, Monterey Peninsula Unified School District MPUSD) will be the governing body. If in Carmel, it will be the Carmel School District. If it's Pacific Grove, it will be the Pacific Grove District, and if it's Salinas, it will be one of several districts there.

For MPUSD:
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Please bring the following required documentation with you at the time of registration:

• Proof of age verifying that the child will be 5 years of age on or before December 2, 2003. (birth certificate, baptismal certificate, passport, immigration certificate, Bible record, or affidavit from the parent/guardian)
• Proof of residence (utility bill or other documentation)
• Immunization records (see below)

IMMUNIZATION AND MEDICAL RECORDS REQUIREMENTS

KINDERGARTEN

• POLIO: 4 doses at any age (but three doses meet the requirement if at least one dose was given on or after the fourth birthday)
• DPT: 5 doses at any age (but four doses meet the requirement if at least one dose was given on or after the fourth birthday)
• MMR: 2 doses (both doses on or after first birthday, on dose may be measles only vaccine)
• HEPATITIS B: 3 doses

FIRST GRADE
A physical examination is required for first grade. If a child has proof of a physical after February 1, 2002, this will also meet the first grade requirement.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATIONDocuments needed:

• Proof of Age verifying that the child will be 5 years of age on or before December 2, 2005
• Proof of residence
• Immunization records. (See web site for detailed immunization and medical records requirements)

Elementary K-5
At the elementary level all students receive daily instruction in language arts that includes an emphasis in phonics, spelling listening, speaking, reading and writing, with high quality literatures.
   Mathematics instruction includes an emphasis on basic computation skills, and explaining math concepts and applications through problem solving activities. Instruction is also provided in history, science, art, health, vocal and instrumental music and physical education
   Elementary students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of special assemblies and enrichment activities at each school.