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Children must have required immunizations?


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kaikaigs February 18, 2013


We plan to move with my 5-year son from Japan. I am reading LAUSDs Immunization Guidelines for School Admission, its says children must have required... More » 

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juldonic March 11, 2013


Just claim "religious objection". No questions will be asked. Unless your child has a medical contraindication... More »

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GarySGoldman March 12, 2013


Vaccinations have been implicated in rising incidence of auto-immune disorders, so it is prudent to be cautious. Please... More »

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Eagle Rock or Highland Park schools?


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dzhyde February 14, 2013


What public elementary schools are worth looking at in Eagle Rock and Highland Park? Moving from NYC. Love Silver Lake and Los Feliz, but are... More » 

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dzhyde February 16, 2013


Thanks for the response and the push towards the blog. We are looking at LAUSD. And while NYC is very expensive we're... More »

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AngelaBond February 18, 2013


The schools in Mount Washington are very well respected and receive good ratings all around - I believe the Mt Washington... More »

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All kindergartens in LAUSD or surrounding district in LA are providing ELD program?


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kaikaigs February 11, 2013


We plan to move area of Santa Monica, West side down to Torrance at the end of summer from Japan. My 5-year son does not speak English. I am wondering... More » 

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MagnetMom February 12, 2013


Hi kaikaigs, All public schools in Los Angeles will provide English Language Learner services to students in... More »

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mdorn05 February 12, 2013


Yes, they do have a program for English learner at public schools. You can also have an options to let your son... More »

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International school for non residents


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Isbjorn January 31, 2013


Can anyone recommend a good international school in LA area for ages 10-13 that registers non resident children. They will be in US for a longer... More » 

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doritSL January 31, 2013


LAUSD doe snot ask about residency. As far as to which school you should send you children, check LAUSD.net for the school... More »

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MusicDad February 5, 2013


For an international private school, it's hard to beat the Lycee Francais de Los Angeles, which has a very international... More »

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How do I obtain a school permit for my child if we do not live in that city?


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vbperez June 5, 2009


My son will be in 3rd grade next year and will be attending middle school in three years. I want him to attend a middle school that is not in... More » 

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MagnetMom November 16, 2011


Contact Inglewood Unified School District. Their info is here: http://iusd.net/category/enrollment/ The first... More »

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01hannah January 30, 2013


Hello I am in the same situation I have been doin so much research on what I need and how to do it..I live in the lennox... More »

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How did you choose a preschool in Orange?


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tjlove August 14, 2008


How did you choose a preschool in Orange?

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momma3yearold January 24, 2013


I finally chose Tiny Tots. It's a community based program with retired teachers. They let the parents volunteer and... More »

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MagnetMom January 25, 2013


Thanks momma3yearold for your feedback. It's very helpful!

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Olsat test grade 2


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mdorn05 September 7, 2012


Is there a way to prepare for OLSAT test grade 2? Please recommend the books that you think it will be useful for Olsat test preparation. Thank... More » 

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mdorn05 October 3, 2012


Erin Yoshida and Cathy Estrada from the LAUSD GATE office came to my school last month to make a presentation. My daughter's... More »

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mdorn05 January 15, 2013


I have been told that GATE funding has been restored, so they will administer OLSAT test in March 2013. My daughter is... More »

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Choice Application Due 11/16


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MagnetMom November 13, 2012


That's this Friday by 5 pm. Avoid the rush online and get it done today or tomorrow. The website is echoices.lausd.net

Choices Application for Magnets Live 10/8


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MagnetMom October 7, 2012


Visit echoices.lausd.net for information on the Magnet selection process or ask away here. I'll do my best to respond.

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mdorn05 November 5, 2012


Hi MagnetMom Is there a way to find out about bus pick up/drop off hour at the assigned bus stop? I... More »

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MagnetMom November 6, 2012


What does the application say? I know my son's magnet was less than 15 minutes by car, and they wanted him out there... More »

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Magnet only school


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doritSL October 19, 2012


We have been informed that our local middle school (Thomas Starr King)will be getting ride of the "home" school and will have 3 magnet... More » 

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mdorn05 October 26, 2012


There is a discussion regarding King Magnet at the end of this forum, you can ask the parents there. http://askamagnetyenta.wordp... More »

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