Public Schools Public schools in the U.S. provide free education for children between the ages of 5 and 18. To register, children must be 5 years old by September 1 of the year they enter kindergarten. If your child is entering school for the first time, you will need a birth certificate or other proof of your child's age. If your child has previously attended school, you will need a transcript of grades or some other document indicating the grade level at which your child should be placed. English as a Second Language classes are available through the public schools.
Children usually attend the public school nearest their place of residence.
The AISD English as a Second Language Program Coordinator can be reached at 459-7429. The Arlington school district will send for the student's school records. The Arlington schools encourage parents of elementary and secondary students to become involved in their children's education. The schools want parents to be aware of the schools' functions, the grading systems, and their child's progress in classes. Parents can arrange to visit their children's classes or have special conferences with their children's teachers.