How do I enroll?
Once you have determined which school your child should attend (see Boundaries and Enrollment), you will need to complete the registration forms available at each school office. In addition you will need:

• Birth Certificate
• Up-to-date immunization records
• Proof of address (Driver's License, P.G.&E. or telephone bill, or rental agreement or final escrow papers.
• Physical form completed by physician for all students entering Kindergarten

What are the age requirements to enroll in Kindergarten?
A child must be five years old on or before December 2 of the year he starts school.

Is there day-care available? Is daycare available at all schools?
Yes. There is free Kinder-care between the end of Kindergarten and the end of the regular school day. There is Extended Day-care available at each school site from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on regular school days. It is offered during Winter and Spring breaks if there is sufficient sign-up. The extended day-dare program is closed during school holidays and SIP days. There is also a summer daycare program offered by the district. For more information on fees and enrollment procedures, call 542-7375 x113.

Where are each school's boundaries?

Please refer to the district map for general boundaries. For street by street information, please call the district office.

What middle school/high school will my child attend?
Upon completion of sixth grade, students enter the Santa Rosa School District for secondary school. Most of the RVUSD students move on to either Slater Middle School /Montgomery High School or Rincon Valley Middle School/Maria Carrillo High School. For information about schools, programs, or boundaries for grades 7-12, call Santa Rosa City Schools at 528-5373.
Students also have the option of attending the Rincon Valley Charter School for grades 7 & 8. For information on the Charter School click here.

Is there busing to the schools?

Please check the transportation link on this website.

How do I get an inter- or intra-district transfer?
To obtain an inter-district transfer (between school districts) or an intra-district transfer (within the same district), complete the request form available at all schools and district offices.

Where would I find out about job openings?
For current job openings, visit the Employment page or call the job hotline at 542-7375 ext. 9.

What are the average class sizes in the district?

The Rincon Valley District maintains a 20 to 1 class size in grades K - 3. The average class size in grades 4 - 6 is 29.5.

I'm interested in Home-schooling my child. How does this work?
Home school is available through the Rincon Valley district. For information, call the district office, 542-7375.

Home school

Is Independent study different from Home school?

Parents may request independent study when a student will be absent for five or more consecutive days. Teachers will provide packets of work to be completed during the student's absence and turned in when the student returns to school. Home school is a district program for students whose parents choose to do all school instruction at home. Please refer to the home school link on this website or call the district office for more information.

When will I know my child's test results?
The state standardized test results (STAR test) are reported to the district during the summer. Individual students' results are reviews at conference time in the fall. In addition to the standardized test, students in grades 2 - 6 are required to master District Academic Standards. These end-of-the-year standards are assessed in January, as a benchmark, and again in May; parents receive a special standards report twice per year with the student report card.

When do report cards come out?
There are three reporting periods during the school year - one ending in November, one ending in March, and the final evaluation at the end of school in June. Conferences are available following the fall and winter assessments. If you have concerns about your child's progress, please consult your child's teacher.