Information for incoming 9th students enrolled at an FCUSD school
Information for incoming 9th students enrolled at an FCUSD school
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Current FMS and SMS Students: Follow the steps below between the dates of March 3 and March 9 to complete student enrollment and secure a spot at Vista del Lago for the 2025-2026 school year.
Current FMS and SMS Students: Follow the steps below between the dates of March 3 and March 9 to complete student enrollment and secure a spot at Vista del Lago for the 2025-2026 school year.
1. DECIDE what courses to request for 9th grade
1. DECIDE what courses to request for 9th grade
2. COMPLETE PowerSchool online registration
2. COMPLETE PowerSchool online registration
3. ENTER your request for courses in PowerSchool
3. ENTER your request for courses in PowerSchool
4. SUBMIT the grade level Google form
4. SUBMIT the grade level Google form
COMPLETE PowerSchool online registration
COMPLETE PowerSchool online registration
Log into PowerSchool between March 1 and March 31. You will need to be logged onto your PowerSchool parent account.
Select “Registration 2025-2026” on left side of screen.
Current student information will be displayed. Make changes/additions if applicable and submit. Once submitted, you will no longer be able to edit your student’s information.
Students will be admitted in order based upon the PowerSchool Online Registration date/time stamp. Computers and internet access is available on the VDLHS campus if needed or use your student's Chromebook. Continuing FCUSD students who do not complete PowerSchool registration by the deadline will lose priority registration status.
For assistance with logging into PowerSchool, contact Jan Smith at jbsmith@fcusd.org
DECIDE what courses to request for 9th grade
DECIDE what courses to request for 9th grade
Use these resources to help decide what courses to request
Course Planning Guide: Use our Course Planning Guide to read course descriptions
This video goes over graduation requirements, college entrance requirements, course sequencing and the required 9th grade courses.
Comprehensive List of electives for 9th graders. Course rigor and homework expectations of all 9th grade elective options
Instructional video for creating a 4 year plan. This video steps you through the process of creating your four year plan
Visit our virtual orientation to Vista del Lago. Learn about our block system, extra curricular activities and our academic departments.
A NOTE REGARDING CHALLENGE TESTS: We do not offer challenge tests before the school year begins. In most cases we discourage the challenging of coursework except for in very unique circumstances. For those who choose to disregard our guidance, you may read more about the course challenge process HERE
Important: You must follow procedures for enrolling in an AP or Honors course in order to be considered.
Important: You must follow procedures for enrolling in an AP or Honors course in order to be considered.
ENTER your request for courses in PowerSchool
ENTER your request for courses in PowerSchool
Review the slide deck instructions for entering your courses into PowerSchool.
Log into PowerSchool and request your courses for next year.
SUBMIT the grade level Google form
SUBMIT the grade level Google form
Review the slide deck instructions for completing the 9th grade Google form
You will need to be logged into your student district Google account to submit this form
You will need to have proof of residency ready to upload to the Google form
You will need to know what courses you selected for in PowerSchool to complete the form
You MUST be logged into the student Google account to access this form!
In order to enroll at Vista del Lago, you must prove that you live in the Vista del Lago boundaries. Those who have not completed step one by March 9th will be placed on a waitlist and be eligible for enrollment as space permits.
Per Education Code 48204.1, residency documentation includes, but is not limited to the following:
Property tax payment receipts
Rental property contract, lease or payment receipts. Verification of rental contract or lease will be performed with the owner/lessee.
Utility service contract: SMUD, PG&E or City/County
Pay stub
Voter registration
Government issue document such as California Identification Card or California Drivers License
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