Pasadena Unified First Lottery of Open Enrollment is Jan. 7-28

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Pasadena Unified School District building (Photo – Staff)

Enrollment is now underway for the 2021-2022 school year for the Pasadena Unified School District’s (PUSD) Early Education programs and Transitional Kindergarten through 12th-grade schools.

By News Desk

PUSD Students can enroll at their neighborhood school or at a different PUSD campus. PUSD is an Open Enrollment district, so in addition to their assigned school of residence, students have an opportunity to choose any other PUSD school that has space. The first online application lottery for 2021-22 Open Enrollment is January 7-28, 2021.

“At PUSD, we’re dedicated to helping every child flourish academically, socially, and emotionally,” said Superintendent Brian McDonald. “Whether in distance or in-person learning, our teachers and schools create learning communities that welcome and inspire every student.”

PUSD offers a wide range of programs, from traditional schools to programs such as dual       language immersion, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), Visual and Performing Arts, magnet schools, International Baccalaureate, and Early College, Math and App academies.

New students

There are two ways to attend PUSD schools for students new to PUSD or to a new school (TK-12):

1. Enroll in your neighborhood school
   Find your school of residence and complete the Online Registration for 2021-2022.  Parents are encouraged to register at their school of residence for 2021-2022 by March 5, 2021.
2. Apply through Open Enrollment/School Choice
   Apply to signature programs such as Dual Immersion, Magnets, International Baccalaureate, College & Career Academies, and more! Open Enrollment applications for 2021-2022 are accepted during two general phases:
   • January 7-28, 2021- First lottery: online applications are accepted from students who live within PUSD boundaries and from children of PUSD employees. The application site will be live starting at 9 a.m. on January 7 and closing at 4:00 pm January 28, 2020. You will be prompted to create an account at (schoolchoicepusd.com/login).
   • March 15-19, 2021 – Second lottery: online applications for new applicants who live within PUSD. Applications of Interest accepted from students who live outside PUSD boundaries.

For more information about PUSD’s Open Enrollment, visit pusd.us/enrollment or contact the PUSD Enrollment, Permits & Records Office.