1- Gather Required Documents

Birth Certificate
Social Security Card (Optional)
Photo ID of the person enrolling new student
Immunization Records
Proof of Residency- Water or electric bill in guardian's name or lease/mortgage agreement in guardian's name
Proof of income documentation
- SNAP and/or TANF Eligibility Letter
- One month of income documents (If you are paid monthly, please submit two months)
- Dates on bills must be within 30 days of April 1st or within 30 days at the time of enrollment (If you do not have bills in your name, please come to the campus to complete the "Living With" affidavit)
Current lease agreements (if applicable)
Foster documentation (if applicable)
Proof of Terrell ISD Employment if a District Employee (New Hire Welcome Letter or Staff ID Badge)

PLEASE NOTE: SCREEN SHOTS ON YOUR PHONE ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

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2- Create a Parent Portal Account

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.

How to create a new Parent Portal Account English | Spanish
Create a Parent Portal account

3- Fill Out and Submit the Online Application

Once you have created your Parent Portal account you will then fill out the W. H. Burnett online application which is housed within Parent Portal.

Click here to begin the online application.

**Parents, please be prepared to receive and accept communication from WH Burnett during the enrollment process.
Staff will be checking applications as they come in and may need to contact you if they need further information before the enrollment and eligibility is complete. The information they will use to contact you will be the email address and phone number you entered in Parent Portal. Please ensure your contact information is correct.

4- Receive Acceptance Letter

Your child's seat is not confirmed until you have received an official acceptance letter.

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