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School Boundaries
Lincoln Elementary services the local neighborhood with the boundaries shown on this map. You can also check the district's "street locator" to confirm Lincoln is your school.
Student Registration Requirements
The school district has specific requirements before a student can attend Lincoln Elementary. Parents must provide the student's proof of residency, proof of age, and proof of immunizations. Refer to the documents below for an explanation of each.
Register at the Lincoln School Office
Once you have met the registration requirements above, parents should register their student at Lincoln Elementary, 21710 McClellan Road, Cupertino, CA 95014, (408) 252-4798. Registration Dates for incoming students will be posted on the school calendar which can be found on this site's homepage.
Special Kindergarten Registration
Each February, Lincoln holds a special kindergarten registration at the school. This is specifically for the parents of students who will enter kindergarten the following August. Parents should bring all of the required documents mentioned above in "Student Registration Requirements". The Kindergarten Registration dates will be posted on Lincoln School website's homepage when available.
Handbook and Purchasing Supplies
Parents of new students should read the School Handbook. It is a great reference about student life at Lincoln. Parents should also purchase school supplies so their student will have the right tools to use for class.
Open Enrollment and Alternative Schools
Cupertino Union School District (CUSD) provides the option of open enrollment within the district. This allows parents to transfer their children to any CUSD school that has space. You can get a listing of all the CUSD schools here and instructions on open enrollment here.
CUSD also provides the option of alternative education schools. Each alternate education school stresses its own unique program for learning. Enrollment is limited, selection is done by lottery, and registration is through the district office. The district's alternative schools are Faria, McAuliffe, Meyerholz, and Murdock-Portal and you can research them online. Instructions for applying to an alternative school can be found here.