http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/441366/How-do-I-obtain-a-school-permit-for-my-child-if-we-do-not-live-in-that-city My son will be in 3rd grade next year and will be attending middle school in three years. I want him to attend a middle school that is not in our city (Torrance, CA). How do I go about in gettng a permit for him to attend that particular school? GreatSchools en-us leeara How is everybody doing in the appeal process? We have our hearing set for August 27th at LACOE. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/441366/How-do-I-obtain-a-school-permit-for-my-child-if-we-do-not-live-in-that-city?cpage=1#comment_580179 5100.580179 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:46:54 -0700 leeara I will let you all know shortly how it goes in Downey. I spoke to a Pasadena board member yesterday that said the only real reason they are accepting is ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/441366/How-do-I-obtain-a-school-permit-for-my-child-if-we-do-not-live-in-that-city?cpage=1#comment_516374 5100.516374 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:41:12 -0700 dlee242 I am in the same situation as a lot of you. PUSD denied my inter distrcit release. i have stated the following reasons:1. financial 2. my daughter is already attending ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/441366/How-do-I-obtain-a-school-permit-for-my-child-if-we-do-not-live-in-that-city?cpage=1#comment_515430 5100.515430 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:41:58 -0700 leeara My update: We got our final denial from PUSD. Our next step is the review panel of LACOE. Has anybody been given their 5 minutes in front of the board ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/441366/How-do-I-obtain-a-school-permit-for-my-child-if-we-do-not-live-in-that-city?cpage=1#comment_467569 5100.467569 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:44:07 -0700 peanuts1 pusd parents trying for transfers - we are going to the LA County appeal process - here are list of reasons we stated -1. logistical hardship2. financial hardship3. parent involvement ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/441366/How-do-I-obtain-a-school-permit-for-my-child-if-we-do-not-live-in-that-city?cpage=1#comment_465011 5100.465011 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:02:27 -0700 proudmom8 Hi Leeara: Sorry I didn't respond sooner, been trying to take a break from this stressful situation. I'm in the process of writing to the Board (2nd appeal level) to ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/441366/How-do-I-obtain-a-school-permit-for-my-child-if-we-do-not-live-in-that-city?cpage=2#comment_459301 5100.459301 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:16:46 -0700 leeara My husband and I are sick over this also. We are waiting for the paperwork to come back from our written request. I will move before my daughter goes to ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/441366/How-do-I-obtain-a-school-permit-for-my-child-if-we-do-not-live-in-that-city?cpage=2#comment_453175 5100.453175 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:25:51 -0700 proudmom8 Hi Leeara: Most of the outcomes are not in favor of the parents. We've used child care and their response is "PUSD offers child care." We've also pointed out education ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/441366/How-do-I-obtain-a-school-permit-for-my-child-if-we-do-not-live-in-that-city?cpage=2#comment_453159 5100.453159 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:17:51 -0700 leeara Hi Proudmom8, I am currently waiting for the response of my second level appeal but it doesn't look good. I have been talking to another parent here who has been ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/441366/How-do-I-obtain-a-school-permit-for-my-child-if-we-do-not-live-in-that-city?cpage=2#comment_453060 5100.453060 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:52:20 -0700 proudmom8 To leera: I'm also trying to get my kids out of the Pasadena Unified School District and my appeal has been denied (1st level). However, the District is denying all ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/441366/How-do-I-obtain-a-school-permit-for-my-child-if-we-do-not-live-in-that-city?cpage=2#comment_453025 5100.453025 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:48:41 -0700 vbperez Wow!! I didn't realize that you need a release from one district in order to enroll in another. That is another battle all together. My district is Inglewood USD. My ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/441366/How-do-I-obtain-a-school-permit-for-my-child-if-we-do-not-live-in-that-city?cpage=3#comment_452576 5100.452576 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:57:55 -0700 leeara I was reading your questions and anwsers and needed similar advice. I live in Pasadena Unified School District, my husband works in the La Canada Unified School District so we ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/441366/How-do-I-obtain-a-school-permit-for-my-child-if-we-do-not-live-in-that-city?cpage=3#comment_452506 5100.452506 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:37:49 -0700 MSMomm You can also ask your school's personnel how a transfer can be done. Both Manhattan Beach and Torrance are their own school districts. If you live in Torrance, you may ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/441366/How-do-I-obtain-a-school-permit-for-my-child-if-we-do-not-live-in-that-city?cpage=3#comment_441437 5100.441437 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:03:44 -0700 vbperez I would like him to attend a school in the Torrance or Manhattan School District and I don't live in those areas but close by. I also don't work close ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/441366/How-do-I-obtain-a-school-permit-for-my-child-if-we-do-not-live-in-that-city?cpage=3#comment_441415 5100.441415 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:34:49 -0700 MSMomm Hi vbperez:It's good that you're thinking about this early on. Do you have an idea of which school you'd like your son to attend? There are a few ways to ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/441366/How-do-I-obtain-a-school-permit-for-my-child-if-we-do-not-live-in-that-city?cpage=3#comment_441392 5100.441392 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:54:49 -0700