Online Registration/Enrollment
Online Registration
Returning student registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open.
All students who were enrolled at any time during the 2025-2026 school year can be registered by logging in to the Ascender Parent Portal.
Every returning student must register through the Ascender Parent Portal account.
***IMPORTANT*** You must have a valid student portal ID for every student you want to add to your account. If you do not have a student portal ID contact the school office at 361-294-5381.
If you have accessed the Ascender Parent Portal in the last year, you already have an account. There is no need to create a new one. You simply need to make sure your child is linked to your account prior to completing the Returning Student registration forms.
Additionally, if you are enrolling a new student but already have a student in the district, you do not need to create a new Ascender Parent Portal account. You will just add the new student to your existing account by going to the My Account page and clicking on Enroll a New Student. You will need a student portal ID.
If you have not accessed the Ascender Parent Portal before, you will need to create an account. To create a new account, you will need a valid student portal ID for every student you want to add to your account.
Read and follow the steps below to help you begin the online registration.
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Below is the list of forms you will be asked to read, fill out or update information.
Tab 1- Registration update any information that may have changed Tab 2-Contacts update or add information that may have changed. To select another contact, click on the contact name. If you would like to add another contact, click the add contact button and enter the appropriate
information. If you would like to remove someone, mark the record for deletion at
the bottom of the page. Repeat this process for all contacts.Tab 3-Ethnicity and Race Data Select the ethnicity and race of your child. Tab 4-Falsification of Documents & Identity Read only form. By clicking “next form”/”Save form” you acknowledge that you have carefully read and understand the form. Tab 5-FERPA and Directory Information Notice Read only form. By clicking “next form”/”Save form” you acknowledge that you have carefully read and understand the form. Tab 6-Student Directory Information Release Indicate your wishes regarding privacy of your child’s directory information Tab 7-Food Allergy Disclosure List any food allergies your child may have. If your child does not have any food allergies, please type “N/A” in first box. Tab 8- History of School Attendance History of school attendance and Program participation Tab 9-Migrant Education Program Family survey of migrant work Tab 10-Military Connected Student Data Mandated data on military connected students enrolled in Texas public schools. If your child does not have a parent in the military, select “none of the above” on form Tab 11-Special Education Services Statement of Special Education Services Tab 12-Student Health Information Please read the form carefully and complete it with the best possible information. Tab 13-Student Media Release Tab 14- Student Residency Questionnaire Tab 15-Bus Rider Form Bus route, parent and emergency contact information Tab 16-Bus Safety Letter Printable form. The last page will need to printed out, signed and returned to school on first day of school. Tab 17-Pick-uup Authorization Form will need to be printed, filled and returned to school on first day of school. Tab 18-Socioeconomic Information Tab 19- Technology and Internet Acceptable Use Policy Information for you and your child(ren) about proper use of school technology equipment, email and internet usage. The last page of the form will need to be printed out, signed and returned the first day of school. Tab 20-Additional Student Information information for your child’s classroom teacher -
Click HERE and go directly to the login page
Type the user name you entered when you created your Ascender Parent Portal account. Your username is not case sensitive.
Type the most recent password entered for this account. Your password IS case sensitive.Warning! If you have three unsuccessful log-in attempts (invalid user name/password combinations), the system will lock out your account for a time set by the district. Try logging on again later.
Don’t have an account?
If you do not have an Ascender Parent Portal account, you will need to create one. Go back and look at “Creating an Ascender Parent Portal account”.Forgot your login information?
If you have forgotten your password, you are able to reset it. You can also change your password at any time.- From the Login page
- Click the links below the login fields "Forgot Password?" or "Forgot User Name?" to go to the Reset Password page
- You will get 2 different options on resetting your login information.
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KCWSCD PARENT PORTAL GUIDE
STEP 1: How to create a parent user account:
1. Go to Ascender Parent Portal
2. Click on “Create Account”. (2nd Tab)
3. Create your user name. (6-25 alphanumeric characters)
4. Create your password. (8-46 characters)
5. Enter your email address. (You will need to verify your email for full access to features)
6. Click Next.
7. Select a security question and place your answer in the field provided. (Answer is case
sensitive) and click next.
8. You will receive a completion message. Click Finish.
STEP 2: Link a Student to your account. Please have your Parent Portal ID for reference.
1. Click on “Link an Enrolled Student”.
2. Enter the student’s Parent Portal ID provided and the student's birthdate.
3. Click Add.
4. Repeat these steps for each student.
Congratulations!! You have created your KCWCSD Parent Portal Account.
This Ascender Registration Guide is also very helpful in creating or having trouble creating an account.
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- Log in to your Ascender Parent Portal Account
- Click Resume Registration or red registration button below the student profile.
- Click the green Start Registration button to begin.
- View each form and fill in or update information as required
- Click Next Form to move on. If at anytime you must stop during the registration process, click the save form and logout. You can continue with registration the next time you login to the parent portal.
- When you have reviewed and entered all required data on all required forms, hit Finish and Submit to District button displayed at the bottom of the page.
- Click the “Return to Summary” button at the top of the page. This will allow you to select your next child to register if needed.
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