You cannot apply for these programs through CHOICES.

School For Advanced Studies (SAS)

• District programs designed for students identified as gifted, highly gifted, and/or students who demonstrate superior academic achievement with appropriate documentation.
• Designed to serve students by assessing their academic needs and providing instruction which meet and exceed state content standards as described in the California Education Code.
• Applications for Schools for Advanced Studies are available at local district schools beginning April, 2012.
• For information about SAS schools, please go online to LAUSDnet at http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/lausd/offices/GATE/prog-opt-2.html, or contact the Gifted/Talented Programs Office at (213) 241-6500.
• District transportation is NOT available.

• Charters are public schools of choice with a rigorous standards-based and standards-aligned curriculum authorized by LAUSD and approved by the State of California. Currently, there are 197 charter schools in LAUSD.
• Schools are overseen by the Innovation and Charter Schools Divison. For information, including a directory of schools, please call (213) 241-2487 or visit http://charterschools.lausd.net.
• To apply, contact the school directly.
  (DO NOT USE THE CHOICES APPLICATION)
• District transportation is NOT  available.

• Schools with designated available seats will accept applications during May. In schools where applications exceed space, a random drawing will be held in June.
• Coordinated by School Management Services Office as an alternative to resident schools.
• Check the website, www.lausd.net, or go to any LAUSD school in May for a list of participating schools and the number of openings at each school, or call School Management Services at (213) 241-8044 in May.
• District transportation is NOT available.

• (DO NOT USE THE CHOICES APPLICATION)
• District transportation is NOT available.