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New Student Enrollment

2026-2027 School Year

  • Online Enrollment (TK-5th)
    https://santamonicamalibu.aeries.net/enrollment/
    Please note: You will need a valid email address. This process should take 20 to 30 minutes to complete. To start registering a new student, click the Enroll A New Student button.
  • If you would like to review students previously enrolled through the online system, click the Login button.

Collect the needed documentation prior to logging in.

  1. Birth Certificate / Passport for Student
  2. California ID for Parent
  3. Residency - Proof of Residency
    1. Lease / Rental Agreement, Mortgage Statement, Property Taxes
    2. Utility Service Contract / Statement / Payment Receipt
    3. Two (2) official pieces of mail
  4. Immunization Record - CDPH Immunization

Your application will be reviewed. If missing documents or incomplete, you will need to schedule an appointment to complete enrollment in person.

For information regarding permits, please click the following link: https://www.smmusd.org/permits

Please visit our SMMUSD Student Service enrollment page for additional information: https://www.smmusd.org/departments/student-services/student-services

New Student Registration for Santa Monica and Malibu Residents

Registering your child at a school for the first time can be relatively easy if you are prepared. The following are a few guidelines to help you:

Residency

  1. Registration takes place at your neighborhood school. Call the school directly for enrollment dates. (In order to find your school, click here.)
  2. To enroll as a resident, you will need to verify your address by providing documents proving residency. Click here for examples of proof of residency.  Utility bills must be dated within the last 45 days from the date of enrollment. Other documents such as a driver's license or business mail may be requested to confirm your address. The enrollment staff will provide a link to complete a digital enrollment packet, and you will be asked to upload copies of your residency documents for verification.  Your school site will notify you when enrollment for your student has been completed/finalized or if further information is required.
  3. You will need to verify your child's birthdate with a birth certificate or passport copy uploaded with your residency documentation.
  4. You will need to submit complete immunization records for all students. Up-to-date immunizations must be completed before your child may enter the classroom. Click here to see immunization requirements.
  5. For elementary school enrollment, you will need to provide a recent report card with exit grades or a progress report card if mid-year enrollment.

Enrollment requirements may vary slightly at each school.

Birthdate Enrollment Guidelines

School Attendance Boundaries

In order to alleviate overcrowding, the Superintendent or designee may place some students in a school outside their residential attendance area. Parents / guardians of students who are attending schools outside their residential attendance area shall be notified of the school their child will be attending as soon as possible. (Ref. BP 5116)

How do I submit an Intradistrict or Interdistrict permit application?
Intradistrict permit applications are now available on the District website: https://www.smmusd.org/Permits.

Verification of Continuing Enrollment for Interdistrict Permit Students:
Students who reside outside the boundaries of SMMUSD who are currently enrolled in a SMMUSD school on an Interdistrict permit must submit a Verification of Continuing Enrollment form every year. This information applies to students currently enrolled in SMMUSD on an Interdistrict permit. Please submit your verification of Continuing Enrollment by June 1, 2026. Verification of Continuing Enrollment forms can be found: https://www.smmusd.org/Permits. If your original application was based on employment, please submit proof of employment along with the form.