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- Open Enrollment - Choice of Schools FAQs
Open Enrollment - Choice of Schools FAQs
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Definitions:
In District Student – the student lives within the 27J Schools boundary
Out of District Student – the student lives outside the 27J Schools boundary
School Boundary (Attendance) Area – Each District-managed school has a geographic area assigned to it that is the school’s boundary area. Students are assigned to a school’s boundary area based on the student’s primary residence address.
To determine your the boundary area school for your student(s), use the Find Your Child's School or School Boundary Area Maps links.
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How do I know if I need to submit an Application for Open Enrollment-Choice of Schools for my student?
You will need to submit an application if your student:
- is not currently attending his/her desired school
- is in 5th grade (at a non-charter school) or 8th grade and does not wish to attend his/her boundary area school or lives outside of the 27J Schools district boundary
You will not need to submit an application if your student is currently:
- in Kindergarten through 4th grade and is attending his/her desired school (except for students living in the Padilla Elementary School boundary area)
- in 6th-7th or 9th-11th grade and is attending his/her desired school
- in 5th grade (at a non-charter school) and will be attending his/her boundary area middle school
- in 8th grade and will be attending his/her boundary area high school
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How do I apply for Open Enrollment–Choice of Schools?
Applications for Open Enrollment-Choice of Schools will be available through Family ID on the District website beginning January 7th, 2020.
- Applications submitted through February 7th will receive priority consideration, and parents will be notified of the status of their applications by March 7th.
- Applications received after February 7th will receive secondary consideration depending on space/program availability following placement of students with priority applications.
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Can I open enroll my child at any school in the District?
27J Schools allows any student to apply to attend any 27J school/program on a space/program available basis.
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What if my student will be in Kindergarten?
You will only need to submit an Open Enrollment-Choice of Schools Application if you wish for your student to attend a school other than his/her boundary area school.
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What if my student will be in Preschool?
If your student will be in Preschool, you will not need to submit an Open Enrollment-Choice of Schools Application. Please visit the Preschool webpage for enrollment information.
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What if my K-4th grade student lives in the Padilla Elementary School boundary area?
All K-4th grade students living in the Padilla Elementary School boundary area and not attending a charter school will automatically be enrolled in Padilla Elementary. You will need to submit an Open Enrollment-Choice of Schools Application if you wish for your student to attend another school.
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How do I know which school is my boundary area school?
To determine the boundary area school for your student(s), use the Find Your Child's School (20-21) or School Boundary Area Maps links.
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Will the District provide transportation if my student is open enrolled?
No, transportation is provided only for students attending the schools in their boundary area.
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Do I need to fill out an application for each of my children?
Yes. An application must be completed for each student. Siblings are considered in the request, but they are not guaranteed to be accepted together.
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Will I be able to apply to more than one school?
Yes. The application form allows for you to identify first and second choices.
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What if I am unable to fill out an application online?
If you are unable to fill out an application online, you may contact the school your student wishes to attend.
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What is my student has disabilities?
Open Enrollment–Choice of Schools is open to students with disabilities. Students with disabilities, however, may not choice into a center-based program as this can only be achieved through the IEP process.
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If I change my mind after accepting placement, will my student be able to return to the boundary area school?
Yes, however a request for transfer must be completed through the school office.
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Will my acceptance to a school be based on the time my application is submitted?
All applications are accepted on a space/program available basis and will be addressed on a first come first served basis and in accordance with 27J Schools policy and the established priorities specified below. All applications will be documented and receive priority according to the date and time they are received.
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What are the established priorities?
Priority of Choice Applications: The following orders of priority of choice applications will be followed when considering new choice applications for schools with limited grade level or building capacity:
- First priority. Resident 27J Schools students seeking choice placement.
- Second priority. Out of district children of 27J Schools staff members.
- Third priority. Out of district students with a sibling currently attending the desired school.
- Fourth priority. Out of district students with a sibling in 27J Schools who attends a school other than the one the student is applying to attend.
If the Superintendent determines that a school is no longer able to serve choice students due to overcrowding, boundary changes or programmatic changes, the same order of priorities will be used to determine which students may remain enrolled as space allows.
