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How does public school enrollment work in Los Angeles? What do parents need to know?
tikay80 August 14, 2009
Four Steps to Choosing the Right School
Define the ideal school
Start the search
Prep for a school visit
Apply and enroll
Helping you define your ideal school:
http://www.greatschools.net/find-a-school/defining-your-ideal/defining-your-ideal.gs?content=1164
That is from this site...but might I add, discover alternatives and do more research, so you know you are stepping out for the life of your child.
Expending a bit of time can save much heartache in the future when you look back wishing you found a better school for your loved one.14489
MagnetMom August 27, 2008
I assume public school enrollment is pretty similar everywhere. You bring proof of residency and proof of the child's age. In California, to start kindergarten, a student must be 5 by December 2nd.
Los Angeles Unified School District offers quite a few options in regard to school choice, including magnets, open enrollment, SAS, and charters. For more information on the process, I welcome parents to join the LAUSDParents group at http://community.greatschools.net/groups/13589
There we can walk parents through the processes and we have the most-asked-about links for information on LAUSD schools.
See you there! :)14490
