Lawndale School District

I'm not sure about Lawndale but I have received permits for my kids. Make sure your child(ren)have good grades to start. I haven't had a problem renewing my permits since the kids were there the year before. But I make a point to send a letter with my permit explaining the benefit my children get from being in the same school environment, I send a copy of their grades, and make it a point to get to know the school faculty for the school district you re permitting into - thats very important. I make sure I make a note of the relationships both I and my children have had with the school faculty in the letter as well. Usually the Principal will have some say as to whether you get in the following year. The first year is usually the hardest. Good luck!

I know a family that no problems permitting out of Hawthorne and into Lawndale. I think it all depends on where your going how hard the process will be.

I don't know about Lawndale specifically but I do know some districts are not allowing kids to permit out because of the state's economic crisis.

Permitting OUT shouldn't be a problem. Yes, you will be told that have to get "authorization" from your home school, but I don't believe that a school district can hold you in against your will. Don't take no for an answer. I believe that what the mama below might be referring to is that the district will try to hang on to you because they need the revenue of having your student in one of their seats. Schools get their primary funding on a per head in attendance basis.

It's getting a permit IN to another district that is trickier. And if you do get a permit, ask lots of questions. We looked at this with the El Segundo school district two years ago. They would give us a permit for one year, but if they needed the seat the next year, we'd be the first to go. This can be unfair for your kid(s).

Take a look at charter schools, too. If you can find one that you like with space available, the district cannot prevent you from attending.