Children entering kindergarten in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District in August must be registered at the family’s local school. Boundaries are available for viewing at http://www.ltusd.org, or a map is available at the Education Center at 1021 Al Tahoe Blvd.

To be eligible for enrollment, a child must be 5 years old on or before Dec. 2, 2010.

California law provides that parents or guardians supply:

– The child’s birth certificate.

– Proof of immunization to include the Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B and the last booster shot for most children.

– A health examination upon entry to school. Schedule with the family doctor or the Health Department at (530) 573-3155.

– Proof of California residency.

Please call the local school for an appointment to register.

– Bijou Community School, (530) 543-2337, staff available on Aug. 16.

– Sierra House Elementary, (530) 543-2327, staff available Aug. 9

– Tahoe Valley Elementary, (530) 543-2350, staff available Aug. 9

– Environmental Science Magnet, (530) 543-2371, staff available Aug. 9

South Tahoe Middle School will be available for registration calls after Aug. 2. Call (530) 541-6404 for information.

South Tahoe High School will be available for registration calls after Aug. 2. Freshman and new student orientation will be Aug. 26 at 10:30 a.m. Call (530) 543-2255 for information.