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Enrollment Criteria

Beginning the 2025-26 school year, students who turn four years old by September 1st of the year of enrollment are eligible for Transitional Kindergarten.

Beginning the 2025-26 school year, students who turn five years old by September 1st of the year of enrollment are eligible for Kindergarten.

  1. Residents within the boundaries of Vista Del Mar Union School District. Please provide two utility bills (gas, water, electric, etc.) upon registration.
  1. For non residents: A District of Choice Application (1 per student)
Transitional Kindergarten

Students who turn four years old by September 1st of the year of enrollment are eligible for Transitional Kindergarten.

Children entering transitional kindergarten or kindergarten must have:

  1. Varicella (Chicken Pox)
  2. MMR -1st dose on or after 1st birthday (Measles, Mumps & Rubella)
  3. Hepatitis B
  4. Polio (3 doses meet requirement if at least one was given on or after the 4th birthday) (OPV or IPV)
  5. DTaP (4 doses meet requirement if at least one was given on or after the 4th birthday) (Diptheria, Tetanus & Pertussis)

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Enrollment/Registration Process

Step 1: Meet with Superintendent/Principal. You are welcome to take tour of the school! Campus tours are held once a month between September - December. Please call the office to arrange your visit.

Step 2: If you do not live within VDMUSD boundaries, please submit a District of Choice application. The application window is open from 10/7/2024 - 12/13/2024. Please note that enrollment acceptance is based on the availability in each grade.

Step 3: Wait for enrollment confirmation from District Office or Superintendent/Principal.

Step 4: Enrollment Forms: Enrollment and registration are now completely digital! After your student is accepted, the school office will send you an email with instructions for submitting your documents.

If you wish to complete a paper enrollment packet, please notify the office at (805) 686-1880 and we will gladly provide one for you.

Required Documents

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR ENROLLMENT/REGISTRATION

(For In-District residents) Required Proof of Residency (All 3 are required):

  1. Property deed, current property tax bill, current mortgage statement or current rental agreement
  1. Current (within 30 days) So Cal, PG\&E or Water/Garbage only
  1. Driver's License (ID purposes only, not accepted as proof of residency

For all students:

DISTRICT OF CHOICE

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DISTRICT OF CHOICE 2026

Vista Del Mar Union School District will be accepting applications for non-residents for the 2026-27 District of Choice (DOC) Program from October 13, 2025, to December 12, 2025.

Applications can be accessed on the Vista Del Mar Union website or picked up directly from the district office. Completed applications can be submitted via the District Office or mailed to:

Vista Del Mar Union School District, Attn: DOC

9467 San Julian Rd. Gaviota, CA 93117

All DOC applications must be postmarked no later than December 12, 2025.

Please note: duplicate, incomplete and applications received or postmarked after December 12, 2025 will not be processed; no exceptions.

If you have questions, please contact our office at (805) 686-1880.


Helpful Links: 

2026-27 District of Choice Application
Frequently Asked Questions
DOC Lottery Procedures
Board Policy 5117: Interdistrict Attendance
Regulation 5117: Interdistrict Attendance


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