How to complete a Choices application
Some time in November, you should receive a personalized application for your child
if he/she attends an LAUSD school or has submitted an application within the last
three years. Please use this application form as it expedites the process
and makes the chance of error less likely.
If you do not receive a personalized application form, you may still apply by
getting a blank application form that is available at your local LAUSD school,
local district offices,
and
select public libraries.
Please make sure to complete this form accurately as it is how we
identify your child and determine eligibility to our programs.
Applicants MUST be residents within the Los Angeles Unified School District
(LAUSD) at the time of application and while participating in a LAUSD Magnet, PWT
or Public School Choice program.
There are several Magnets from which to choose. DO NOT SUBMIT A NEW
APPLICATION, if your child is currently enrolled in a Magnet program, and wishes
to continue at the same school. A NEW APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED if he/she
will be matriculating to the next school level (elementary to middle or middle to
high) in 2008-2009 and wishes to continue in the Magnet Program or he/she wants
to change Magnets. Please click
here
for assistance in selecting a Magnet.
Gifted/Highly Gifted Magnets
ONLY gifted/high ability and highly gifted Magnets require specific
eligibility criteria for selection. No other screening, including grades, placement
tests or auditions may be used as criteria for admitting or eliminating students.
Please visit the Gifted/Talented programs page for more information by clicking
here.
Special Requirements for the Magnet Program
Students applying for high school math/science Magnets must have successfully
completed or be prepared to take Algebra IAB.
Uniform Requirements
Some Magnet Schools have a student uniform policy; please call the Magnet Coordinator to
obtain information regarding their uniform policy. Please click
here
to view the list of Magnet schools/centers that enforce a uniform policy.
School assignments for PWT applicants are made by the District. Provided that space
continues to be available, students are matriculated to the next school level (elementary
to middle or middle to high) and a new application is NOT necessary. PWT placement
is determined by the nearest elementary school.
To determine if the student attends an eligible Program Improvement (PI) school, please check the Program
Improvement (PI) school and Schools At-Risk for PI tool by clicking
here.
Submitting your Application
For a student to be eligible for selection or assignment, the application must be
complete, accurate and postmarked or received at the Office of Student Integration Services
by Friday, January 11, 2008, 5:00 p.m. Submit an original application
only, no copies will be accepted.
Los Angeles Unified School District
Office of Student Integration Services, 16th Floor
333 S. Beaudry Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Late Applications
The last day for accepting Magnet and PWT late applications is Friday, February
29, 2008. Late applications are NOT accepted for PSC.
Confirmation/Correction Letters
A letter of confirmation or correction will be mailed out in February.
The confirmation letter will indicate that your application has been received and
which school was selected. The correction
letter will list any problems with your application and how to correct them.
Notification Letter
By the month of May, parents and/or legal guardians will be notified, in
writing, as to whether the student has been accepted or placed on a waiting list.
PSC School of Choice Selection Letter
In May, parents will receive two non-PI Schools of Choice as well as academic achievement
data charts.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Integration Services
at (213) 241-4177 or (877) 462-4798.
Falsification of information will result in the applicant’s removal from the program.
Please double-check your information. It is the responsibility of the parent or
legal guardian to complete the application.
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