Back-to-School
Here’s what you need to know for your return to school in the fall.
2025–2026 School Year Calendars
Master District Calendar
IMPORTANT: Please note a major change within the 2025-26 School Year Calendar. There is one full week off in February due to Student Free Days from 2/16 – 2/20/2026.
Download: English
School specific calendars can be found on their websites.
Parent Student Guide
Enrollment vs. Registration (Mandatory Annual Verification)
You may often hear about “enrolling” students and completing “registration” and wonder which applies to you.
1. Enrolling a student at Downey Unified only happens once.
2. Registration, or the Mandatory Annual Verification, happens every year because we must ensure that important information, such as emergency contacts, is updated.
So here is a question you should ask:
Are you new to Downey Unified or do you have a returning student?
New to Downey Unified
If you are a brand new student to the district, WELCOME!
Step 1: Beginning the process is as simple as clicking the button below and following the steps for pre-enrollment, or apply for a permit if you reside outside of the DUSD attendance area.
Step 2: After you are enrolled, you will have to provide some mandatory information during the registration period. This is done through the Parent Connect Portal. Parent Connect login information will be sent to you via email.
Returning Students
If you have a returning student, you don’t need to enroll again but you DO need to verify your information.
During the summer enrollment period (July 1 through early August), log on to your Parent Connect Portal to complete or update the Mandatory Annual Information Verification and forms for each student. These forms should be completed before the start of school.
25-26 DUSD Registration (Annual Verification)
Mandatory Annual Verification for this school year opens July 1.
If you have any questions before the help line opens, please call your school’s front office for more information.
It is mandatory that all parents verify the information annually for their student(s) using the Parent Connection Portal at https://parentconnection.dusd.net/
A Parent Connection account is required to provide information. If you cannot remember your password, you will be able to reset your password by clicking the link, “Need Your Login Information?”
Parents of newly enrolled students who have not yet received the account information, your log-in and temporary password will be sent to you via email from our Student Information System “Q”.
Registration (Information Verification) Guide
Immunization Requirements
Health Policy Information & Forms
Health Policy Information
Please read the documents below for important information about Downey Unified Health, Medication & Illness Policies:
2025–2026 Illness Policy
2025–2026 Medication Policy
2025–2026 Medication Guidelines
Health Forms
A complete list of health forms is available below. Please download, fill out, and turn in any forms that are applicable to your child. Your protections under HIPAA.
Health Forms must be completed annually by parent and physician.
Click on the required form and print:
- Authorization for Release and or Disclosure of Medical Information
- Catheterization orders
- Diabetes Care Plan
- Diabetic Care Plan for Oral Medication
- Report of Health Examination For School Entry
- Risk Assessment Questionnaire
- Special Meals, Medical Statement to Request Special Meals and/or Accommodations
- Special Meals, Withdraw Medical Statement to Request Special Meal and/or Accommodation
- VP Shunt Care Plan
- Allergy Care Plan
- Asthma Care Plan
- G-tube Authorization
- Hemophilia Care Plan
- Individual Health Care Plan
- Limited Physical Activity
- Limited Physical Education
- Medication Auth (Request for assistant with medication)
- Oral Health Assessment Letter
- Oral Health Assessment Form
- Oxygen Supplementation Orders
- Seizure Care Plan with/without VSN
- Urinary Catheterization
Student Accident & Sickness Insurance
Even though we take precautions to protect your child from injuries, accidents can and do happen while students are participating in school activities on campus, on school trips, and during extra-curricular activities and sports.
Although DUSD does not carry medical or dental insurance for your child, a variety of low-cost medical/dental insurance plans are available through Myers-Stevens & Toohey & Co., Inc.
More Information
Catastrophic Accident Insurance for Students and Volunteers
Brochure: English
Request Form: English
Questions?
Contact
Myers Stevens & Toohey Co., Inc.
(800) 827-4695
apply@myers-stevens.com
Fees, Charges, and Deposits
Questions?
Verification/Registration & Enrollment Help Line
Call: (562) 469-6800
In person: Bungalow T1 at District Office
July 1 – August 7, 2025*
Monday through Friday
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
*Closed July 4th
If the Verify/Registration & Enrollment Help Line is closed, please contact your school for additional support.
Do you live outside of the District and need a permit?
Request a Permit Now!
New to Downey Unified? New student enrollment is now open for all grades, TK-12.
Enroll Now!
Get Connected with ParentSquare
ParentSquare provides a simple and safe way for everyone at school and across the district to connect.
With ParentSquare you’ll be able to:
- Receive all district, school and classroom communication via email, text, or through the app.
- Communicate in your preferred language.
- Comment on school postings to engage with your school community.
- View the school and classroom calendar and RSVP for events.
- Easily sign up to volunteer and/or bring items.
- Securely receive report cards and other important information.
Get the App
ParentSquare can be used on any device. You can download the free mobile app for iOS (iPhone) or Android or use the desktop version at www.parentsquare.com
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