Enrollment
LBUSD is currently accepting enrollment for the 2019-20 school year.
Enrollment for the 2020-21 school year opens on March 30, 2020.
Until further notice, LBUSD Schools are not open to accept enrollment documents. You may email your school's enrollment office at the email addresses listed below for enrollment information or to submit enrollment documents. Thank you for your understanding.
Laguna Beach High School - enrolllbhs@lbusd.org
Thurston Middle School - enrolltms@lbusd.org
El Morro Elementary - enrollems@lbusd.org
Top of the World Elementary - enrolltow@lbusd.org
- ENROLLMENT PROCESS
- KINDERGARTEN & TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN
- ANNUAL DATA CONFIRMATION (ALL STUDENTS)
- ANNUAL RESIDENCY VERIFICATION (ALL STUDENTS)
- ANNUAL NOTICE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS
- INTERDISTRICT TRANSFERS
- RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
ENROLLMENT PROCESS
- 1. MEET DISTRICT RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
- 2. OBTAIN REQUIRED INFORMATION
- 3. COMPLETE ONLINE STUDENT ENROLLMENT
- 4. COMPLETE/PRINT ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FORMS
- 5. DELIVER COMPLETED DOCUMENTS TO SCHOOL
1. MEET DISTRICT RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
The first step in the enrollment process is to verify residency by completing the Residency Verification Affidavit Form 1 and providing supporting documentation. If you are unsure whether you reside within the LBUSD boundaries, use the LBUSD Street Listing.
Residency Verification
Residency VErification Affidavit Form
Residency Verification Affidavit Form (Spanish)
Proof of Residency
For initial enrollment, the parent or guardian must also provide at least one (1) item from each category 1 and 2 below. The address on the documents must match the residence property address listed on the residency verification form (P.O. Box addresses are NOT accepted).
1. Mortgage Statement or Lease/Rental Agreement
The most current copy of your Mortgage Statement or Lease/Rental Agreement in your name showing residence property address and signatures of lessor/lessee and names of all occupants of the leased residence. (If you are on a month-to-month lease/rental agreement, you will also need to provide the most current month's rental receipt or cancelled check)
2. A Current Utility Bill
- Current electric bill or verification of electrical service connection (see note below)
- Current home gas bill or verification of gas service connection (see note below)
- Current water bill or verification of gas service connection (see note below)
- Current waste management bill
If you are sharing a residence and the utilities are not in your name, or if you are a renter and the utilities are included in the rent, you must provide one of the following in your name:
- Current official Property Tax forms - the address to which these documents were mailed must match the address that is being used to establish residency
- Current tax correspondence - the address to which these documents were mailed must match the address that is being used to establish residency
- Current payroll stub - both name and address must appear on the payroll stub
- Current correspondence from a government agency - proof of residency from the Orange County Registrar of Voters
If you are a sharing a residence or are a renter and do not have a mortgage statement or lease/rental agreement in your name, you will need to complete Form 2 of the Residency Verification Affidavit.
If you are in the process of purchasing a home under construction, a New Communities K-12 Enrollment Address Verification form may be obtained at the sales office and will be accepted as temporary residency verification.
In the event a utility service connection is used as proof of residency, then a utility bill (both parts, in English) must be provided within 45 days to assure continued enrollment.
2. OBTAIN REQUIRED INFORMATION
With new student enrollment, you will be asked to enter required information into the Aeries Internet Registration (AIR) online enrollment system. Please gather the documents listed below and make sure you have this information available before continuing. If you do not have this information available, please return to this online enrollment system when you do.
Verification of Identity
Parent, guardian, caregiver, licensed foster agency or group home representative, or California Superior Court-appointed legal guardian must provide one of the following:
- A government issued I.D. with photo.
- A driver's license (any photo driver's license or California identification card is permitted)
Proof of Age
Acceptable documents to show proof of age.
- Official birth certificate
- Certificated copy of the birth certificate: (how to get a registered birth certificate copy)
- Current valid passport
Proof of Immunization Records
Required for certifying up-to-date immunizations for each student. Click the link below for an explanation of the student health requirements for school entry. All forms and information can also be found in the Health Services Department.
Required Immunizations by Age and Grade
Senate Bill 277 Frequently Asked Questions
All kindergarten students must have completed a physical examination no more than six months prior to entering kindergarten. If an exam is completed between six and 12 months prior to kindergarten entrance, another physical exam will be required prior to entering first grade. All first-grade students must have completed a physical examination no more than 18 months prior to first-grade entry.
Report of Health Examination for School Entry (English)
Report of Health Examination for School Entry (Spanish)
The following additional information:
- Names and contact information for at least three (3) emergency contacts
- Previous school’s name(s), address(s), and district information for the prior two years
- An academic transcript or report card from your previous school.
- Proof of withdrawal from any previous school district
- Court Custody, Restraining Orders, or other papers (if applicable)
- For Special Education students: current or most recent IEP and assessments.
- For GATE (Gifted And Talented Education) students: prior test scores and/or certification forms.
- For EL (English Learners) students: a copy of current CELDT scores.
3. COMPLETE ONLINE STUDENT ENROLLMENT
LBUSD Student Online Enrollment
**The online process will take approximately 20 minutes to complete and requires a valid email address. You can logout and resume if the process takes longer than expected.
4. COMPLETE/PRINT ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FORMS
5. DELIVER COMPLETED DOCUMENTS TO SCHOOL
Until further notice, no enrollment documents may be delivered in person to school sites. All documents should be emailed to the school site email addresses shown above. If you are unable to email documents, you may mail them via the US Postal Service to school sites. Thank you for your understanding.
KINDERGARTEN & TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN
Note: Once you finish reviewing this section, please continue on the "Student Enrollment" section above to begin the enrollment process.
El Morro Elementary - 949-497-7785
Top of the World Elementary - 949-497-7790
All kindergarten students must have completed a physical examination no more than six months prior to entering kindergarten. If an exam is completed between six and 12 months prior to kindergarten entrance, another physical exam will be required prior to entering first grade. All first-grade students must have completed a physical examination no more than 18 months prior to first-grade entry.
According to a California law, Education Code Section 49452.8, all kindergarten and/or first-grade students, whichever is his or her first year in public school, are also required to have an oral health assessment (dental check-up). Oral Health assessments completed up to 12 months before your child enters school will meet this requirement. The law specifies that the assessment must be done by a licensed dentist or other licensed dental health professional.
Report of Health Examination for School Entry
Oral Health Assessment - English
Oral Health Assessment - Spanish
ANNUAL DATA CONFIRMATION (ALL STUDENTS)
Education Code #48980 requires that at the beginning of each school year, all school districts shall notify parents/guardians of their educational rights and responsibilities under the law. Additionally, LBUSD policy requires that an annual update of student information be completed prior to the first day of school. The LBUSD Data Confirmation Process combines these two requirements within the Aeries Parent Portal.
ANNUAL RESIDENCY VERIFICATION (ALL STUDENTS)
Each school year, every family is required to submit a Residency Verification and Affidavit form and one acceptable form of residency verification. Residency verification is necessary to preserve the quality and safety of the learning environment for students in Laguna Beach, as well as comply with the California Education Code and Laguna Beach Unified School District's Board Policies and procedures. All students who attend LBUSD schools must physically reside at the address listed on student records and within the LBUSD boundaries, unless they have an approved inter-district permit.
Acceptable verification documents include: (Please see Residency Verification Affidavit below for details)
- The most current copy of your Mortgage Statement or Property Tax Statement showing residence address and owner name.
- The most current copy of your Lease/Rental Agreement in your name showing residence property address and signatures of lessor/lessee and names of all occupants of the leased residence (if you are on a month-to-month lease/rental agreement, you will also need to provide the most current month's rental receipt or canceled check)
- A current utility bill - In the event a utility service connection is used as proof of residency, then a utility bill must be provided within 45 days to assure continued enrollment (telephone, internet and cable bills are not accepted)
These documents must be provided to your student’s school before May 15th each year in order to assure that your student will remain enrolled. Parents with students in more than one school must submit the residency forms to the school where the oldest student is enrolled. Students who do not have verified residency documents on file may be dis-enrolled and unable to start the new school year. You may submit your residency verification forms anytime between April 15 and May 15, in person, by mail, or by email at the following addresses:
- Laguna Beach High School: LBHSresidency@lbusd.org
- EL Morro School: EMSresidency@lbusd.org
- Thurston Middle School: TMSresidency@lbusd.org
- Top of the World: TOWresidency@lbusd.org
***Please make sure to put your child's last name, first name in the subject line if submitting through email.
ANNUAL NOTICE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS
California Education Code section 48980 requires that, at the beginning of the first semester or quarter of the regular school term, the governing board of each school district must notify parents/guardians of their rights or responsibilities under certain provisions of the Education Code. Other provisions of California and United States law also require notification of parents/guardians.
Education Code section 48982 requires that this notice be signed by the parent/guardian and returned to your child’s school. Your signature on this notice is an acknowledgment that you have received the notice and have been informed of your rights, but the signature does not indicate that consent to participate in any particular program has been either given or withheld.
California and United States law requires certain other notices in the event that specific circumstances should arise, affecting your child’s education and attendance at school. If any such circumstances should arise, the District will provide notice as required by law.
INTERDISTRICT TRANSFERS
LBUSD Interdistrict Transfer Process/Timeline
In accordance with LBUSD Board Policy #5117
LBUSD will be accepting and processing Interdistrict Transfer Agreements for the following school year from March 1 through May 15 of each year. Failure of a parent/guardian to meet any timelines established by the district shall be deemed an abandonment of the Interdistrict Transfer request . Exceptions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
The Superintendent or designee may deny initial requests for Interdistrict Transfer Agreements due to limited district resources, or overcrowding of school facilities at the relevant grade level.
If a student's Interdistrict Transfer Agreement is denied, the Superintendent or designee shall, in writing, notify the parents/guardians of their right to appeal to the County Board of Education within 30 calendar days from the date of the final denial. (Education Code 46600.2)
Interdistrict Transfers are valid for one year only and must be renewed annually, with the exception of students who are on an Interdistrict Transfer Agreement during grade 10 and wish to continue on the Agreement for grades 11 and 12. In this case, the Interdistrict Transfer Agreement shall not be rescinded after the student's completion of grade 10. An Interdistrict Transfer Agreement is required if a student is a first-time applicant in grades 11 or 12.
1. TRANSFER REQUESTS IN TO LBUSD
- When this process is used:
When a student zoned to attend school in another district wants to attend an LBUSD school, their parent/guardian must request an Interdistrict Transfer Agreement form from the District of Residence (e.g., Capistrano, Newport-Mesa, Saddleback, etc.). The District of Residence is the district the student is zoned to attend according to their residence address/location.
- How to complete the form:
The Interdistrict Transfer Agreement form is typically located on the District of Residence’s website. The parent/guardian/guardian completes STEP 1 of the form. The District of Residence completes and approves STEP 2. The form is then delivered to LBUSD by the parent/guardian or the District of Residence.
- LBUSD Approval or Denial:
LBUSD reviews and either approves or denies the request. These requests are DENIED with the following two exceptions:
(1) The student’s parent/guardian is a full-time, permanent employee of LBUSD (classified employees who work 6-8 hours daily as a benefitted employee and teachers with a 60% or more teaching assignment). The parent/guardian must be a direct employee of the district, not simply work in the vicinity of the district for another company/entity in Laguna Beach.
(2) If a student has attended LBHS through the end of their 11th grade year and subsequently moves out of the district boundaries, they may apply to attend LBHS to complete their 12th grade year.
- After Approval or Denial:
LBUSD Instructional Services Office completes STEP 3 of the form. If the student meets at least one of the above two exceptions, the form is marked APPROVED and copies are sent to the parent/guardian and the District of Residence. If the student does not meet at least one of the above two exceptions, the form is marked DENIED and a letter informing the parent/guardian of this decision, and their right to appeal, is mailed to the parent/guardian and a copy is sent to the District of Residence.
2. TRANSFER REQUESTS OUT OF LBUSD
- When this process is used:
When a student zoned to attend LBUSD wishes to attend a school in another district, their parent/guardian must complete an Interdistrict Transfer Agreement form. This form is available on our website under the “Enrollment” and “Interdistrict” tabs.
- Completing the form:
The form is divided into three steps. The parent/guardian must complete STEP 1 and submit the form to the LBUSD Instructional Services Office. The form can be completed online or filled out in person at the district office. For students who are not currently enrolled at LBUSD, Residency Verification must be provided to confirm that they reside within LBUSD boundaries prior to approval of the Interdistrict Transfer Agreement.
- LBUSD Approval or Denial:
Most of these requests are APPROVED. The requests are reviewed on a case-by-case to ensure awareness by the school of attendance and to verify that residency requirements are met in the case of a student who does not attend an LBUSD school.
- After Approval or Denial:
If approved by LBUSD, STEP 2 of the form is completed by the LBUSD Instructional Services Office with the appropriate “decision” box selected. The approved form is sent to the Proposed District of Attendance or provided to the parent/guardian to be delivered to said district.
Once the approved form is sent to the Proposed District by LBUSD, the final decision for admittance depends on the Proposed District. If there are questions regarding this step in the process, the parent/guardian must contact the Proposed District directly.
If the request is denied by LBUSD, the parent/guardian is notified by the Instructional Services Office in writing of the denial along with information regarding their right to appeal the decision.
- Form is Completed:
Once the Proposed District completes STEP 3 of the form, copies are distributed appropriately. A copy of the form is filed in our district records.
Denials by the Proposed District must be addressed between the parent/guardian and the denying district. Parent/guardian is responsible for enrolling their student/s at LBUSD.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
California Education Code section 48200 requires that a student be enrolled in and attend the school that is in the district of residence of the parent or legal guardian of the student. The documents listed at the bottom of this page must be submitted to the school of enrollment along with the Residency Declaration. All pages of the Residency Declaration must be completed, signed and returned to the school of enrollment before a student may be enrolled in a school in the District. Students will not be enrolled if there is a failure to submit these documents. A Residency Declaration needs to be completed by a parent or legal guardian of each student who fits any of the following circumstances:
- New to the District or re-enrolling
- Transferring from one school to another within the district
- Changing residences
- Annually during Data Confirmation and Residency Verification
Residency Verification
Please print the Residency Verification and Affidavit form listed below. Complete all pages of the form and submit them with your "Proof of Residency" documents.
Proof of Residency
For initial enrollment, the parent or guardian must also provide at least one (1) item from each category 1 and 2 below to support the residency verification form and the residency affidavit. The address on the documents must match the residence property address listed on the residency verification form (P.O. Box addresses are NOT accepted).
1. Mortgage Statement or Lease/Rental Agreement
- The most current copy of your Mortgage Statement or Lease/Rental Agreement in your name showing residence property address and signatures of lessor/lessee and names of all occupants of the leased residence. (If you are on a month-to-month lease/rental agreement, you will also need to provide the most current month's rental receipt or cancelled check***)
2. A Current Utility Bill
- Current Electric Bill
or verification of electrical service connection (see note below) - Current Home Gas Bill
or verification of gas service connection (see note below) - Current Water Bill
or verification of water service connection (see note below) - Current Waste Management Bill
If you are sharing a residence and the utilities are not in your name or if you are a renter and the utilities are included in the rent, you must provide one of the following in your name:
- Current Official Property Tax Forms
The address to which these documents were mailed must match the address that is being used to establish residency. - Current Tax Correspondence
The address to which these documents were mailed must match the address that is being used to establish residency. - Current Payroll Stub
Both name and address must appear on payroll stub. - Current Correspondence from a Government Agency
- Proof of Residency from the Orange County Registrar of Voters
If you are a renter and do not pay utilities because it is included in the rent, we will need a letter from the lessor and/or a copy of the rental agreement stating that utilities are included.
In the case of purchasing a home under construction, a New Communities K-12 Enrollment Address Verification form may be obtained at the sales office and will be accepted as temporary residency verification.
In the event a utility service connection is used as proof of residency, then a utility bill (both parts, in English) must be provided within 45 days to assure continued enrollment.
CA Education Code, Section 48200:
Each person between the ages of 6 and 18 years not exempted under the provisions of this chapter or Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 48400) is subject to compulsory full-time education. Each person subject to compulsory full-time education and each person subject to compulsory continuation education not exempted under the provisions of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 48400) shall attend the public full-time day school or continuation school or classes and for the full time designated as the length of the school day by the governing board of the school district in which the residency of either the parent or legal guardian is located and each parent, guardian, or other person having control or charge of the pupil shall send the pupil to the public full-time day school or continuation school or classes and for the full time designated as the length of the school day by the governing board of the school district in which the residence of either the parent or legal guardian is located. Unless otherwise provided for in this code, a pupil shall not be enrolled for less than the minimum school day established by law.
CA Education Code Section 48204(a):
Notwithstanding Section 48200, a pupil complies with the residency requirements for school attendance in a school district, if he or she is any of the following: (1) (A) A pupil placed within the boundaries of that school district in a regularly established licensed children's institution, or a licensed foster home, or a family home pursuant to a commitment or placement under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 200) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (B) An agency placing a pupil in a home or institution described in subparagraph (A) shall provide evidence to the school that the placement or commitment is pursuant to law. (2) A pupil who is a foster child who remains in his or her school of origin pursuant to subdivisions (f) and (g) of Section 48853.5. (3) A pupil for whom inter-district attendance has been approved pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 46600) of Part 26. (4) A pupil whose residence is located within the boundaries of that school district and whose parent or legal guardian is relieved of responsibility, control, and authority through emancipation. (5) A pupil who lives in the home of a caregiving adult that is located within the boundaries of that school district. Execution of an affidavit under penalty of perjury pursuant to Part 1.5 (commencing with Section 6550) of Division 11 of the Family Code by the caregiving adult is a sufficient basis for a determination that the pupil lives in the home of the caregiver, unless the school district determines from actual facts that the pupil is not living in the home of the caregiver. (6) A pupil residing in a state hospital located within the boundaries of that school district. (7) A pupil whose parent or legal guardian resides outside of the boundaries of that school district but is employed and lives with the pupil at the place of his or her employment within the boundaries of the school district for a minimum of three days during the school week.
