Families

Welcome to Kindergarten!

If you are new to Terrell ISD and are enrolling your child for the first time in Kindergarten, welcome! We are excited for you to join the Tiger family and begin your educational journey with us. 

Ready to become a Tiger? Let’s Go! 

Not sure which school your child is zoned for? Click here to find out.

Student Continuing from W. H. Burnett

Every year, Terrell ISD students are required to complete updated registration forms for the upcoming school year. This is done online via Parent Portal. Registration forms for the 2023-2024 school year will be available in the spring of 2023. 

New to the District Kindergarten Students

To make enrollment a smooth process for the families of our littlest Tigers we have created step-by-step instructions below. Let’s get started! 

Steps

  • Birth Certificate

  • Social Security Card (Preferred)

  • Photo ID of person enrolling new student

  • Immunization Records

  • Proof of Residency- Water or electric bill in guardians' name or Lease/mortgage agreement in guardian's name

  • Withdraw papers from previous district (if applicable)

  • Foster documentation (if applicable)

Steps

In order to register your child, all parents must create a Parent Portal account. Additionally, Parent Portal is where you will check your child's grades and attendance. Below is a guide to help you create a new account along with the link to Parent Portal to get started.

If you have any questions or need assistance with Parent Portal, please contact the campus registrar.

Dr. Bruce Wood Elementary: 972-563-3750
J. W. Long Elementary: 972-563-1448
Gilbert Willie, Sr. Elementary: 972-563-1443
Global Leadership Academy: 972-551-7596

Not sure which campus your child is zoned for? Click here, to find out.

Steps

In mid-summer, parents will receive an email to finalize the enrollment process of their child in Terrell ISD.

Steps

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: Take all required documents to your child's campus. You must have physical copies of each document. Digital copies will not be accepted or printed on-site. 

Meet the Teacher and Kindergarten Orientation

You and your child will have the opportunity to attend a campus tour and meet your child's teacher and principal. Meet the Teacher Night and campus tours are held prior to the start of school and families will be notified of the date and time.