Is it possible to enroll a child in a different school district than the one we live in? I live in Orange County, CA.
2007-03-05 13:25:54 · 9 answers · asked by Smarties 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
I can't pick a best answer. I think a few of you gave me some good answers. Thank you.
2007-03-12 14:58:21 · update #1
Yes it is possible to enroll your son elsewhere. Some school districts have open enrollment, so check with your potential district about that. When I lived in TN, students who wanted to go to county schools instead of city schools could enroll with no problems, but parents had to provide transportation. Here in OH, some school districts have open enrollment, some have tuition adjusted enrollment, and some have closed enrollment. It really depends on the district. Too, if the district is well ranked, they may not be taking every child who applies for enrollment.
Good luck!
2007-03-05 13:41:46 · answer #1 · answered by Jan F 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the student is in elementary school the answer is yes. Several years ago the state legislature passed a law that allows parents the right to enroll their student in any school or district that they travel to or through on a regular basis. (as in going to work) School districts and or schools that are at or near full capacity have a right of refusal but you should be able to find a school that meets your child's needs.
2007-03-05 15:12:53 · answer #2 · answered by baadevo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually not unless you live there, but there are some exceptions
1. If you feel that your child is not receiving the best education in your current county you can file for a transfer in the county you want them to go to.
2. Send them to a private school
3. Lie about your address (if you get caught you could be fined)
4. Move
5. Check into a voucher system
2007-03-05 13:31:20 · answer #3 · answered by tmitchell912 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, In enrolled my son in another district w/o paying anything. You have to go to the school board and let them know you want to go there. Don't say its because you don't like your district; say its for the safety of the child due to child care or your child being home alone. Worked for me.
2007-03-05 13:37:39 · answer #4 · answered by travelgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lived in N.Cal.. there, if we met with the school board and showed them that it would be unsafe (kid waiting for school bus, extended period of time alone) to remain in our district, when we could drop them off in the district where we worked,.....
they approved it.
2007-03-10 20:32:06 · answer #5 · answered by larsgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but you would have to pay tuition to the new district. This can be $10,000/yr. Also, if this is a desirable district that is full up, they may reject your application.
2007-03-05 13:31:33 · answer #6 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i live in san diego, and usuallythey want a good reason. its called an interdistrict transfer. if u have family within the distrcit u want, use their address...
2007-03-12 12:04:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can here in PA but you have to pay tuition.
2007-03-11 10:27:06 · answer #8 · answered by Leigh M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but you have to pay extra
2007-03-13 12:09:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋