Please note the following items will be required to register a new student:

Proof of Residency in Ponder Independent School District:
- Buyers SIGNED Closing Disclosure (CD), current mortgage statement, current SIGNED Rental Agreement with ALL occupants listed on the lease, or current utility bill (electric, water or gas)
  - Bill must contain the resident name and address
- If a family resides with a Ponder ISD resident, both the student's guardian and the resident must visit the district or campus office to complete and notarize an Affidavit verifying their living arrangement. Additionally, the resident must provide proof of residency.
Student's social security card (if applicable)
Student's State Certified Birth Certificate or Passport
Photo identification of parent/legal guardian (driver's license/passport)
- A custodial parent will need to provide a copy of the divorce decree
- Legal guardian must provide court documentation
Immunization Records (Texas state law will not allow any student to start without this)
- You will be rescheduled if your child does not have current immunizations
- Immunization requirements
Withdrawal papers or transfer certificates from previously attended school (if applicable)
Most recent report card from the previous school (if applicable)
- Secondary students must provide current transcript (unofficial)
  - If previous school was within the U.S., the campus will request Official Transcript from the previous school at a later date.
  - If previous school was outside the U.S., please bring a signed OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT in a sealed envelope by the previous school.
A current email address for online enrollment purposes

*Kindergarten students must be 5 on or before September 1, 2024

Returning students please bring the following:

Proof of Residency in Ponder Independent School District:
- Buyers SIGNED Closing Disclosure (CD), current mortgage statement, current SIGNED Rental Agreement with ALL occupants listed on the lease, or current utility bill (electric, water or gas)
  - Bill must contain the resident name and address
If a family resides with a Ponder ISD resident, both the student's guardian and the resident must visit the district or campus office to complete and notarize an Affidavit verifying their living arrangement. Additionally, the resident must provide proof of residency.

What is the criteria for admittance to the PK program?

Child will be 4 years of age on or before September 1, 2024
Child is a resident of Ponder ISD
Child meets immunization requirements and at least one of the following:
- be unable to speak & comprehend the English language; or
- be educationally disadvantaged (eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP); or
- be homeless; or
- be the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserved component of the armed forces, who is ordered to active duty by proper authority; or
- be the child of a member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserved component of the armed forces, who was injured or killed while serving on active duty; or
- have ever been in conservatorship of the Texas DFPA (foster care) following an adversary hearing; or
- is the child or a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as:
  - a peace officer under Section 3106.002, Government Code; or
  - a firefighter under Section 3106.003, Government Code; or
  - an emergency medical first responder under Section 3106.004, Government Code

Various documentation is needed to verify qualifications.

For more information, contact the school office at 940-479-8230.

Ponder Elementary School