The original property purchased for the Emerson School was located on Russ (Derby) Street. This property was later exchanged for the current site at 2800 Forest Avenue.
In 1906 the Emerson School was built. It was built with bonds authorized in 1903. The original architect was F.D. Voorhies. The first principal was Miss Emelie Bergen.
By 1907 there were approximately 231 students. By 1926 there were 364 students.
The original school building housed the public library for this area of town. Soon, the District needed the space, and by 1917 the library had moved.
In 1965 the old building was demolished and a new building built. DeMars and Reay were the architects for this project.
By 1970 there were approximately 346 students.
In 1994 the school was modernized. The architect firm of Hardison Komatsu Ivelich and Tucker (HKIT) did the design work.
In 1999, two additional classrooms were added to accommodate the school’s growing population.
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Proofs of Berkeley Residency
Must submit two proofs listed below.
All Proofs must be current originals (issued within the last 2 months) imprinted with the name and current Berkeley residential address of the parent/legal guardian. A student can have only one residency for purposes of establishing residency and must be living in Berkeley when submitting forms.
Only personal accounts will be accepted. No care of, DBA or Business accounts.
Voter registration for the most recent or upcoming election
Checking/Savings bank statement
Credit card statement
Action letter from Social Services or Government Agency (canot be property)
Entire utility bill,contract or receipt (PG&E, Landline phone, EBMUD, Internet or Cable)
Paycheck stub or letter from employer on official company letterhead confirming employment and address on file
Valid automobile registration
Valid automobile insurance
Rental contract/lease with payment receipt
Current Renters or Homeowners insurance policy
Current property taxes
Property deed dated within the year
Immunization
If your child is new to Berkeley Unified School District or starting preschool, transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, or 7th grade, you will need to provide your child’s school with documentation that your child has been fully immunized. California state law () no longer allows parents/guardians of students to submit a personal belief exemption form for any currently required immunizations.
Children who have not provided ºÚÁÏÍøwith documentation verifying they have received all required immunizations prior to the first day of school will not be allowed to attend school until all immunization records have been provided.
