HOW TO ENROLL
Enrolling a middle school student (grades 6-8) for the 2008-2009 school year
What are the steps for enrolling in a middle school for the Fall of 2008?
Learn about your Options. Fill out your Middle School Options form with your top six choices. Turn in your Middle School Options form along with address verification, age verification and proof of immunizations. Submit the following documentation at the time of application.
Does it matter when I turn in my application during the Options window?
What about options for Special Education students?
Where can I turn in my Options application?
How will assignments be determined?
When will families find out about their school assignments for the Fall of 2008?
What if a family misses the initial application window?
What happens if we move into another attendance area before the start of school in August 2008 and want to attend the school in that new attendance area?
What should I do if I have questions?
What are the steps for enrolling in middle school for the Fall of 2008?
Learn about your Options.
Read the descriptions of the Middle School Options to learn about all of the middle school programs that Oakland has to offer.
Attend the Oakland School Options Fair on December 7th and 8th, 2007 at the Oakland Coliseum’s East Side Club. Friday, Dec. 7th from 9am-3pm high schools representatives will be available. From 3pm-7pm elementary and middle schools representatives will be available. Saturday, Dec 8th from 10am-4pm representatives from all OUSD schools will be available. Students, parents, and community members are welcome at all times! Parking and bart access available. For more information visit enroll.ousd.k12.ca.us or email [email protected] Attend the Middle School Open Houses at the schools you are interested in selecting (contact the schools directly for times, dates, and locations).
Fill out your Middle School Options form with your top six choices.
Forms will be available online, at middle schools, at the Student Assignment and Bilingual Testing Office, and at the Oakland School Options Fair in early December 2007.
Turn in your Middle School Options form along with address verification, age verification and proof of immunizations.
The Options application window occurs between December 10th – January 15th. Applications submitted any time during that window will be considered for the initial assignment lottery. There is NO priority given for applications submitted earlier than others within the window.
You will be able to submit your form in person (1) at the Student Assignment and Bilingual Testing Office, or (2) at any OUSD middle school.
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Applications received after the window cannot be processed in the lottery, and will be considered after the lottery in the order received.
Submit the following documentation at the time of application.
You will need to bring three pieces of documentation verifying your address and one piece of documentation verifying your child’s age and grade when you submit your form. All documents must be original. No photocopies will be accepted. Required documentation is:
• Age verification documentation (all new students): Families may either provide a Birth Certificate, a passport, an I-94, a transcript or a report card from a California school as verification of their child’s age.
• Grade level verification: Families need to provide a transcript, promotion certificate, or the child’s most recent report card to verify grade level.
• Verification of residence: Students must have three of the following documents with their parent’s, guardian’s or caregiver’s name and address .
◊ A utility bill dated within 45 days: PG &E, EBMUD
◊ In combination only, automobile registration and automobile insurance. These documents must be provided together.
◊ Homeowner’s/renter’s insurance policy
◊ Lease agreement with owner’s documentation
◊ Property tax statement. – Current property tax bill from Alameda County Tax Collectors’ Office.
◊ Official letter from a social services/government agency within 45 days.
◊ Transitional families only: Transitional families reside at a non-permanent address such as a motel/hotel, shelter, car, or are doubled up with relatives or friends. Transitional families who are unable to establish a permanent residence can go to the Transitional Students and Families Program in Portable 15 at 1025 2nd avenue for residency verification and assistance.
• Verification of custody: parent’s, guardian’s or caregiver’s California driver’s license or official California ID Card from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in conjunction with documents in form of Birth Certificate, guardianship papers or court documents must be used for verification of custody.
Does it matter when I turn in my application during the Options window?
No. All applications turned in between December 10, 2007 and January 15, 2008 are processed at the same time and there is no priority given to applications submitted early. In fact, parents should spend some time researching their Options before submitting the application, to ensure that their top choices are schools that they would be happy to attend and are able to easily transport their student(s) to. Parents/guardians are encouraged to turn in applications prior to the final deadline of January 15, 2008 to make sure that their application is complete with all the appropriate documentation and is ready for on-time submission.
What about options for Special Education students?
Students receiving only RSP services will be full participants in the Options process. The Programs for Exceptional Children Office (2850 West Street) will place all other Special Education students, including those in Special Day Class. Nonetheless, all students are welcome to complete an application.
Where can I turn in my Options application?
• Students new or returning to OUSD can turn their application in person, along with their verification documents, to an OUSD middle school or to the Student Assignment and Bilingual Testing Office (1098 2nd Avenue, Portable 18). • Students who are currently attending an OUSD middle school and are seeking a change of assignment for the next school year must turn in their application to any OUSD school or to the Student Assignment and Bilingual Testing Office.
How will assignments be determined?
•If schools have space, everyone who applied attends that school.
•If there are more applicants than spaces, the following priority system will determine admissions.
◊ 1st priority -- Neighborhood (students who live in the neighborhood boundary of a school; see mapstacker.ousd.k12.ca.us for your neighborhood schools)
◊ 2nd priority—Sibling (students who have an older sibling living at the same address who is already attending the applicant’s first choice school and will be continuing at the school in the Fall of 2008.)
◊ 3rd priority—Program Improvement School neighborhood (students who live in a neighborhood where the local school(s) is(are) Program Improvement school(s).
◊ 4th priority—Open lottery.
When will families find out about their school assignments for the Fall of 2008?
• For families that apply during the initial application window period with complete and accurate documentation, school assignments will be mailed by March 1, 2008.
• Parents/guardians must register at the assigned school to retain their placement. See registration requirements here. More information about registration will be mailed with the school assignment in March.
What if a family misses the initial application window?
• These families will be able to apply in person at the Student Assignment and Bilingual Testing Office (1098 2nd Avenue, Portable 18).
• They will be eligible for remaining seats in their neighborhood school(s). Families will also be able to select from seats that remain available in schools outside of their neighborhood on a space available basis.
What happens if we move into another attendance area before the start of school in August 2008 and want to attend the school in that new attendance area?
The parent/guardian must provide proof of an address change (see the above list of documentation required to verify residence) and bring it to the Student Assignment and Bilingual Testing Office, 1098 2nd Avenue, Portable 18. Reassignments will be made based on space availability.
What should I do if I have questions?
• Visit enroll.ousd.k12.ca.us
• Email [email protected]
• Call (510) 879-8111