Alexander Valley Union School District welcomes you to our community. We hope to make the enrollment process as easy as possible for both students and parents, and are available to answer all of your questions. To find out more about our school enrollment deadlines, please email us at info@alexandervalleyusd.org.

Parents and guardians can pick up enrollment packets at the school office or go to our Enrollment page for a printable version. While on the Enrollment page, scroll towards the bottom and select the Ready to Apply section in yellow to download the documents. For more information, please call 707-433-1375 or visit our front office during school hours.

Please take the time to review your completed registration packet with our office staff and bring original documents for photocopying. The Education Code indicates that evidence of birth may be provided in the form of a birth record, birth certificate, baptism certificate, passport, or affidavit of the parent, guardian, or custodian of the minor. One of these above items, as well as immunizations, are needed to enroll. Copies will not be accepted.

Alexander Valley School has registration timelines for our residents and for students who reside outside the district boundaries.

Interdistrict Student Placement Approval and Denials are based upon the following:

• Approval based on space availability
• Denial based on grade level and/or specialized program are at capacity
• Revoked or Rescinded based on violation of Behavior and/or Attendance Agreement

Timeline for 2023-2024 School Year

January 9^th– January 28th

Priority Open Enrollment for Residents of Alexander Valley and siblings of students currently enrolled at AVS.

January 31st

Interdistrict Transfer Request Lottery Window Opens

 (Parent receives confirmation letter and transfer timeline within 14 calendar days of school office receiving request) In order to be considered for March Interdistrict Lottery, application must be received by March 1^st.

March 1^st  

Interdistrict Transfer Request Lottery Window Closes

Interdistrict Transfer Request Applications Submitted after March 1^st, will be placed at the end of the lottery waitlist.

By March 20^th 

Interdistrict Transfer Lottery Held Public Meeting:

Student placement status identified through random lottery drawing. Wait list Established for Interdistrict students not securing a class placement in a class section over 16 students

AVS Lottery Order

Priority Registration: Resident students and siblings of students currently attending Alexander Valley School, and the children of AVUSD Employees.

RESIDENTS: Automatically enrolled

Lottery Group 1: Siblings/District Employee

Group 1 Definitions:

Siblings: Brother or sister of a student currently attending Alexander Valley School

District Employee: Children of parent who are currently employed by AVUSD

Lottery Group 2: Nonresident students of Alumni and Property Owners

Group 2 Definitions:

Alumni: Children of a Parent or Grandparent that once attended AVUSD

Property Owners: Children of a parent that owns property within district boundary

Lottery Group 3: Works in the District

Group 3 Definitions:

Works within School District Boundaries: Child of a parent who works within the school district  boundary 10 more more hours per week at time of lottery

Lottery Group 4: Transfer students

Post Lottery or Late transfer Interdistrict applicant requests will be placed in the last spot on the Lottery Wait List at each grade level requested. This will result in the student being placed at the end of the transfer class section wait list.

*NOTE: The Transfer Wait List does not take priority over students living in the school boundaries. Resident students of AVS will be enrolled with a successful completed application packet.

Reasons as to why AVS would cancel an approved transfer:

• Parents neglect to respond to approved transfer prior to school starting.
• Parent neglects to submit a written explanation or document requested by the school.

Appeal Process:

• Submit Interdistrict Attendance Appeal and Request for Hearing within 10 calendar days of denial to the
• Meet with AVS Superintendent for discussion. Appeal submitted to Sonoma County Office of Education Superintendent’s office.

For more information regarding the AVS Interdistrict Transfer Process, Board approved policy, and other Interdistrict related forms, please visit our district website: www.alexandervalleyusd.org

If you have additional questions regarding the AVS Interdistrict Transfer Process, please contact Jackie Sloan jsloan@alexandervalleyusd.org or Kim Bernard kbernard@alexandervalleyusd.org.

Your child will need a physical exam and an oral exam, as well as all immunizations being up-to-date or in the process of being completed by the first day of school.

The immunizations required are as follows:

DPT/DT- 5 doses, 4 if the last was after their 4th birthday.
Polio- 4 doses, but 3 doses if the last was after their 4th birthday.
MMR- 2 doses both after their 1st birthday.
Hepatitus B- 3 doses

Varicella (Chicken Pox) – 2 doses

Parents and guardians can pick up enrollment forms at the school office or please go to our Enrollment Page for a printable version. While on the Enrollment page, scroll towards the bottom and select the “Ready to Apply” section in yellow to download the documents   For more information, please call 707-433-1375 or visit our front office during school hours. The Education Code indicates that evidence of birth may be provided in the form of a birth record, birth certificate, baptism certificate, passport, or affidavit of the parent, guardian, or custodian of the minor. One of these above items, as well as immunizations, are needed to enroll. Copies will not be accepted.

The Physician’s Report should be completed by your family doctor at the time of the child’s physical and the Oral Exam should be completed by your family dentist. Please return completed forms to the school office prior to the first day of school.

If you have any questions please call the school office between 8:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. at 707-433-1375. Keep in mind that school offices will be open on a very limited basis for summer. Parents are encouraged to submit their registration as soon as possible to avoid delays.