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Step 1: Complete the Pre-Registration Form HERE.  This step is for planning purposes and helps us estimate enrollment numbers for the upcoming school year only and does not secure a seat.

Step 2: Complete the HISD Online Application (Coming Soon) - The HISD online enrollment application for the 2026–2027 school year is expected to open February 4, 2026.

Step 3: Complete the Garden Oaks Montessori Registration Packet (Coming Soon)

Step 4: Schedule Your Registration Appointment (Coming Soon)

Registration Checklist for Zoned Families

1. The residence is zoned to Garden Oaks. Please confirm using the "Find Your School" tool HERE
2. Student will be enrolling in Kindergarten.  PK-student must come in through the lottery.
3. Students enrolling in Kindergarten must be 5 years of age on or before September 1st in the year of enrollment.

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION:

• Birth Certificate - Original state issued birth certificate required for students born in the United States; Passport required for students born outside of USA. 
• Social Security Card (optional – if student has SS#)
• Parent Driver's License - Address must match the address being used for registration.  
• Immunization Record - The following are required by the state of Texas:

• • DTaP series - 5 doses, last booster after fourth birthday (4 doses if 4th given after    4th birthday)
  • Polio series - 4 doses, last booster after fourth birthday (3 doses if 3rd given after 4th birthday)
  • MMR - 2 doses given after first birthday
  • Varicella - 2 doses
  • Hepatitis B - 3 doses
  • Hepatitis A – 2 doses, first dose received after first birthday

• Proof of Residency - You are required to provide 3 out of the 5 following utility bills: Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet and Cell Phone. Each bill must display residential service, including the resident's name and address. If these bills are unavailable, confirmation letters from the utility company on official letterhead verifying the account will be accepted.
• Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) - Statement showing homestead exemption for the current year or warranty deed if you recently purchased your home
• Lease Agreement (If applicable) - If you are currently leasing a home or apartment, the lease must list all occupants living in the home, including children.  Please bring the entire lease agreement.  All lease agreements are subject to verification.  
• If Applicable:

• • Proof of grade level (for entering 1st - 5th grade): Copy of most recent report card
  • Withdrawal form (if enrolling 2 weeks after the start of school)
  • LEP/ESL/504/IAT/IEP/Special Education documents
  • Certified copy of divorce decree/custodial documentation
  • Previous school/private testing or reports

 

NOTE: Students currently enrolled at Garden Oaks Montessori do not need to re-enroll for the upcoming school year. 

                                                        Please email our registrar with any questions at Dleon1@houstonisd.org

https://www.houstonisd.org/enroll-now/enrollment