Q. What is "pre-enrollment"?
A. Pre-enrollment is the first step to enrolling your child in an OVSD school.
Q. Where do I pre-enroll?
A. You can pre-enroll online at oceanviewsd.aeries.net/enrollment/
Q. Do I need to know what school my child will be attending in order to pre-enroll?
A. No. Aeries Air will determine the School of Residence automatically according to the address you provide online.
Q. When can I enroll my child in school after I pre-enroll?
A. Once pre-enrollment is complete, parents/guardians may complete enrollment at the school office or at the District Office during the summer.
Q. Do I need to bring anything else with me?
A. Yes, you will need to bring:
- Printed pre-enrollment confirmation
- Proof of Birth (Birth Certificate, Passport)
- 2 Proofs of Address (Most recent: Utility Bills, Lease/Rental Agreement, Mortgage/Property Tax Payment or Current Car Registration)
- Immunization Records
Q. Do I need to take all the enrollment documentation or can a friend/relative do it for me?
A. A Parent/Guardian is the only person authorized to enroll a student.
Q. Will the office staff tell me the name of my child's teacher when I enroll?
A. The school office will not be able to tell you the name of your child's teacher. This information should be available to you at your school's Registration Day in August.
Q. What is the first day of school for the 2025-26 school year?
A. The first day of school is August 27, 2025.
Q. Do I need to Pre-enroll if I want my child to attend a school other than the school of residence?
A. Yes, you will need to pre-enroll and complete the enrollment process entirely with your School of Residence in order for us to be able to process a request on your behalf.
Q. May I submit a transfer before I enroll my child?
A. No, students must be enrolled in our District before you can submit a transfer.
Q. Where can I submit for a transfer?
A. For transfer requests within our own School District (Intradistrict) you can submit online through your parent portal (February 1 - March 31 - priority window) or when newly enrolling in OVSD. For Transfer Requests outside our District boundaries (Interdistrict) you may submit your request at the District Office beginning the first Monday in March.
Q. If I live outside OVSD attendance boundaries, when can I submit my request?
A. Since Interdistrict Tranfers must be initiated with the District of Residence, please check with your district of residence for Interdistrict Transfer dates. However, Ocean View begins accepting requests on the first Monday in March.
Q. Can I submit a request to leave OVSD?
A. Yes you can, beginning the first Monday in March. Forms are available to download online or at the District office. Bring the transfer with you and any supporting documentation. (i.e. proof of enrollment with a non OVSD school, proof of child care, proof of employment, etc)
Q. Once I submit my Interdistrict Transfer Request (to OVSD) Can I enroll my child?
A. When you are notified of your Transfer Request approval you will be given information on enrolling in OVSD.
Q. My child will attend Transitional Kindergarten, can I request a different school?
A. Yes, beginning February 1st, you may submit and Intradistrict Transfer for the 2025-26 school year in your parent portal.
Q. What are the age requirements for enrollment in Kindergarten?
A. Children are eligible for Kindergarten if they reach five years of age (5) on or before September 1, 2025.
Q. What are the age requirements for enrollment in Transitional Kindergarten?
A. All children who have their fourth birthday before September 1, 2025 will be automatically placed in the Transitional Kindergarten Program.
Q. Does Ocean View offer Child Care?
A. Ocean View offers before/after school care. For more information contact the Child Care Department (714) 847-2551 ext. 1107 or 1108 or for more information click here
