William Huyett, Superintendent           2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way | Berkeley, CA 94704-1180 | 510-644-6348
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Enrolling New High School Students

Admissions and Attendance Office
Central Administration Annex Building
1835 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94703

Phone: (510) 644-6504
     E-Mail: Admissions@berkeley.k12.ca.us
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - noon and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Parents of students who are entering Berkeley High School, Independent Study, or Berkeley Technology Academy (grades 9 to 12) must submit a Parent Preference Form along with the student's birth certificate, a copy of the last report card or some document verifying educational standing, and three original proofs of Berkeley residency.

Proofs of Berkeley residency must be recent and have the address and parent/guardian's name. Acceptable proofs include:

  • PG&E bill
  • EBMUD bill
  • Garbage
  • Telephone bill (not cell phone)
  • Cable bill
  • Bank Statement
  • Paycheck stub
  • Drivers License
  • Action letter from Social Services
  • Berkeley Housing Authority documentation

NOTE: At least one proof of residency must be a utility bill (PG & E, EBMUD, Telephone, Garbage, Cable or Land-line phone).

After receiving a school assignment from the Admissions Office, parents must then register their student at Berkeley High School (or Independent Study or B Tech).  To register, bring each child's immunization record, birth certificate, and transcript from the proceeding school.  For further information on dates and procedures for enrolling in the high school, selecting small schools, selecting classes, etc, please contact the High School directly at (510) 644-6120.

For additional student assignment information please call the Admissions & Attendance Office at (510)644-6504 or email them at Admissions@Berkeley.k12.ca.us. The Admissions & Attendance Office is located at 1835 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, and is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to noon and 1 pm to 4 pm.

2008/09 High School Parent Preference Forms

Parent Preference Form, with Instructions (PDF)
Forma de Preferencia para Padres y Instrucciones(en Español) (PDF)