Back to School
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Attendance
Good attendance is vital to the academic success of every student. Please make sure your student arrives at school on time every day. Click here for more information on attendance.
Your child should stay home from school if they meet any of the following criteria:
- A fever of 100 degrees or higher (fever must be gone for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication before sending back to school)
- A severe or persistent cough
- Diarrhea or vomiting (keep home until 24 hours after the last episode)
General Guidelines on When to Keep Your Child at Home / Guía general sobre cuando dejar que sus hijos se queden en casa si están enfermos
Back to School Events
Back to School Form
Want to get a head start for next school year? Fill out our Back to School form now! You can begin the application process by logging onto SmartChoice at enroll.tulsaschools.org and clicking on the “Back to School” form.
Bell Times
Bus Routes
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TPSRides
Tulsa Public Schools high school students can ride Tulsa Transit free of charge Monday-Friday when school is in session.
Visit our TPSRIDES page to plan your commute or use the MTTA Trip Planner.
Contact tpsrides@tulsaschools.org for additional information.
Enrollment
If you are new to the district or returning from another district, make sure to complete your child’s enrollment before the school year begins. Visit www.tulsaschools.org/enroll or come to the Enrollment Center at 2819 S. New Haven Ave between 8am and 4pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Required Immunizations
Vaccines Required to Attend School in Oklahoma: 2023-24 School Year
REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS FOR THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR
| Grade Level | Required Immunizations with Cumulative Doses required | Recommended Immunizations |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K |
4 DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) |
Seasonal influenza (flu) |
| Kindergarten - 6th |
5 DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) |
Seasonal influenza (flu) |
| 7th - 12th |
1 Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) |
Seasonal influenza (flu) |
Tulsa City of Learning
To find out of school time learning opportunities with community partners this year, check out www.Tulsacityoflearning.org.
After Learning
Click here to learn about our after learning program.
School Supplies
Student and School Safety
Click here to learn about our safety policies and procedures.
SEE. HEAR. SHARE.
You can help keep your school community safe. If you see or hear something concerning, call 918-480-SAFE, text 480SAFE, email share@tulsaschools.org, or share it with a trusted adult. Our See.Hear.Share hotline is staffed around the clock
Student Meals
Visit the child nutrition page for more information, meal prices, and to add money to your account.
FOR FAMILIES OF MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
Did you know that the Free/Reduced Price Meal application supports students with more than just meals?
Students who qualify through the Free/Reduced Price Meal application may be eligible for:
- Daily breakfast and lunch meals free of charge or at a discounted cost;
- Discounted or waived college application fees;
- Discounted or waived registration fees for the SAT/ACT;
- Discounted internet bill; and
- Discounted or waived fees for some sports in and out of school.
Completed Free/Reduced Price Meal applications can also help schools qualify for additional funding from the federal government to help support teaching and learning. More information is available here.
FOR ELEMENTARY FAMILIES:
Did you know your student has access to free breakfast and lunch this school year?* During the school year, you will find information about menus, nutrition, and allergens at www.tulsaschools.org/meals.
Even though meals are free of charge for elementary students, we are encouraging all parents to complete their “Back to School form” for this year. By completing this form, you can help your child’s school get access to additional funding to support teaching and learning! To fill out this form, log onto SmartChoice at enroll.tulsaschools.org and click on the “Back to School form” button.
If you also have a child in middle school or high school, we are encouraging you to fill out a free and reduced meal application. You can submit one application per household that includes all of your children.
*Virtual elementary students do not qualify for free meals through the Community Eligibility Provision. Please complete the free/reduced meal application, as your child may still be able to receive free or reduced price breakfast and lunch. Email the Child Nutrition team at cns@tulsaschools.org or frmeals@tulsaschools.org for more information.
Uniforms
Updated June 2023
POLO SHIRT
- Polo shirts can be long sleeve or short sleeve
- No t-shirts, or sleeveless shirts. All shirts must have collars
- No writing, logos, stripes, or patterns
- Any solid color
PANTS & SHORTS
- No cargo pants/shorts
- No jeans
- Pants should fit properly in all areas.
- Shorts must extend below the fingertips when the child is standing with hands to their sides
- Belts must be worn with all pants/shorts
- Navy, khaki, tan, or black
DRESSES, SKIRTS & JUMPERS
- Length must extend below the fingertips when the child is standing with hands to their sides.
- Jumpers must have a collared shirt underneath
- No writing, logos, stripes, or patterns
- Navy, khaki, tan, or black
SHOES
- All shoes need to be athletic style shoes
- No boots, sandals, flip flops, ballet shoes, shoes with a heel, dress shoes, ballet flats, rain boots
- Shoes with lights, games, or sounds are not allowed
- Any color
JACKETS & COATS
- Any light jacket may be worn in the classroom.
- Heavy coats need to stay in lockers
- Teachers may have students put their jacket in their locker if it becomes a distraction
- Any color
TIGHTS & LEGGINGS
- Tights/leggings should be worn under a skirt or dress
- They are not to be worn as pants alone
- Any color or pattern
ACCESSORIES
Costume headbands are not allowed. All jewelry and hair accessories should be modest and not distract from learning. The teacher may choose to have them remove any pieces that become a distraction. Hats or jacket hoods are not to be worn inside the building.
FREE DRESS DAY
On free dress days, students may wear any school appropriate clothes they choose.
However, shoes still need to be athletic style. Make sure all shorts, skirts and shorts are appropriate lengths. No profanity, costumes, or pajamas. Shoulder straps must be a minimum of the width of two fingers of the person wearing the garment.
Adjustments to the dress code may be made for special events.
NEED HELP WITH SCHOOL UNIFORMS?
Tulsa Public Schools works with local organizations to help provide those in need with items including clothes, school supplies, shoes, and even specially requested items. Please contact your school's counselor for assistance with uniforms or supplies for the school year.
Weather and Emergency Updates
Make sure your contact information is up to date by calling 918-746-7500 or emailing TPSinfo@tulsaschools.org and text "Y" or "Yes" to 67587 to opt-in to safety text messages from Tulsa Public Schools.