http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/243407/types-of-district-permits Does anyone know the name of the permit, that parents can obtain which will allow their child to go to school close to where they work. I thought it was called a work permit, but when I called the district they advised that was a permit which the child may obtain to work before they turn 18...Can anyone help me with the name of this permit and how to obtain one? Also, if anyone is familiar with this type of permit, can you please advise if there are pros and or cons to obtaining one? GreatSchools en-us tobbyandlui They just say that they don't do it that, but this is not the school which I want my child to attend because of my husbands job, this is ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/243407/types-of-district-permits?cpage=1#comment_254279 5100.254279 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:34:07 -0700 MSMomm What was the school's reasons? Are all seats filled for the year? That school district doesn't have transfers? That school won't accept transfers? It's my guess that if they say ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/243407/types-of-district-permits?cpage=1#comment_254260 5100.254260 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:56:16 -0700 tobbyandlui Thank you MSMomm for the info, before this, I went to another high school and asked them if my child can come to this school if my husband or I ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/243407/types-of-district-permits?cpage=1#comment_254185 5100.254185 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:33:29 -0700 MSMomm tobbyandlui:In the Los Angeles USD, the document is called a "Parent Employment Related Transfer."In addition to MagnetMom's suggestions, when you call the preferred school, ask them if they have such ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/243407/types-of-district-permits?cpage=1#comment_254158 5100.254158 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:15:46 -0700 MagnetMom tobbyandlui,If you're talking about Walnut Creek and Concord, contact the school you want your daughter to attend. I already responded in the other thread, but some states allow students to ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/243407/types-of-district-permits?cpage=1#comment_254101 5100.254101 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:19:50 -0700 tobbyandlui Thank you for your reply Magnet mom, I need to know if there is a permit to do this that I need to get thru my husbands job or ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/243407/types-of-district-permits?cpage=2#comment_254100 5100.254100 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:19:26 -0700 tobbyandlui I am also very interested in this topic, I have a teenager in high school which is near our home, I am looking for a full-time job right now, but ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/243407/types-of-district-permits?cpage=2#comment_254082 5100.254082 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:05:05 -0700 MagnetMom In LAUSD, it's called a childcare permit. It allows you to have a child in a school nearer your work, based on childcare. Sometimes the schools have a "Y" on ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/243407/types-of-district-permits?cpage=2#comment_243688 5100.243688 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:07:13 -0700 MSMomm MrsGibson:Also, if you're interested in obtaining a boundary map, like the one I was asking about a couple of weeks ago, you can call the School Management Services Office of ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/243407/types-of-district-permits?cpage=2#comment_243452 5100.243452 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:49:32 -0700 MrsGibson Please first allow me to thank both of you ladies for your responses, they virtually came through at the same time:). I'm not sure if you ladies are familiar with ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/243407/types-of-district-permits?cpage=2#comment_243451 5100.243451 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:41:07 -0700 healthy11 I'm not sure where you live, but not all districts offer a "school choice" option, which is related to what you're describing. Usually, there has to be some sort of ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/243407/types-of-district-permits?cpage=3#comment_243428 5100.243428 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:06:11 -0700 MSMomm MrsGibson:You want a Parent Employment Related Transfer (PERT). Here is the information you're looking for:Michael Guillemet730 East 14th StreetLos Angeles, CA 90021Phone: (213) 745-1960FAX: (213) 747-2814michael.guillemet@lausd.netSharon Galamba, Lead Counselor, sharon.galamba@lausd.netRenee ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/243407/types-of-district-permits?cpage=3#comment_243427 5100.243427 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:05:50 -0700