Enrollment and Residency

The first step in the enrollment process is to verify residency by completing the Residency Verification Affidavit and providing supporting documentation. Please review LBUSD Residency Requirements below.  If you are unsure whether you reside within the LBUSD boundaries, use the LBUSD Street Listing.

During online enrollment you will be prompted to upload the Residency Verification Affidavit and supporting documents.  

With new student enrollment, you will be asked to enter required information into the Aeries Internet Registration (AIR) online enrollment system. Please gather the documents listed below and make sure you have this information available before continuing.  You will be prompted to upload the documents during the enrollment process.  If you do not have this information available, please return to this online enrollment system when you do.

Proof of Age
Acceptable documents to show proof of age:

• Official birth certificate
• Certificated copy of the birth certificate: (how to get a registered birth certificate copy)
• Baptismal certificate
• Alternate birth record
• Affidavit of birth by parent/guardian
• Current valid passport

Proof of Immunization Records
Required for certifying up-to-date immunizations for each student. Click the link below for an explanation of the student health requirements for school entry. All forms and information can also be found in the Health Services Department.

Required Immunizations by Age and Grade

Senate Bill 277 Frequently Asked Questions

All kindergarten students must have completed a physical examination no more than six months prior to entering kindergarten. If an exam is completed between six and 12 months prior to kindergarten entrance, another physical exam will be required prior to entering first grade. All first-grade students must have completed a physical examination no more than 18 months prior to first-grade entry.

Report of Health Examination for School Entry (English)

Report of Health Examination for School Entry (Spanish)

The following additional information:

• Names and contact information for at least three (3) emergency contacts
• Previous school’s name(s), address(s), and district information for the prior two years
• An academic transcript or report card from your previous school.
• Proof of withdrawal from any previous school district
• Court Custody, Restraining Orders, or other papers (if applicable)
• For Special Education students: current or most recent IEP and assessments.
• For GATE (Gifted And Talented Education) students: prior test scores and/or certification forms.
• For EL (English Learners) students: a copy of current ELPAC scores.

LBUSD Student Online Enrollment

**The online process will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete and requires a valid email address.   Please use the email address where you would like to receive correspondence from the school.  It is recommended that you complete the process using a computer or laptop rather than a mobile device. You will be prompted to upload required documents during online enrollment process.   You can logout and resume if the process takes longer than expected, or if you need to gather the required documents that need to be uploaded.

At the end of the online enrollment there is an Enrollment Confirmation Receipt that must be printed, signed and returned to your school of enrollment.   Please see step 5 on instructions for submitting documents to school sites.

The preferred method is to upload the required documents during the online enrollment process.  All documents that were not uploaded should be emailed to the school site using the email addresses shown below.  If you are unable to email documents, you may mail them via the US Postal Service to the school of enrollment.

Laguna Beach High School - enrolllbhs@lbusd.orgThurston Middle School - enrolltms@lbusd.orgEl Morro Elementary - enrollems@lbusd.orgTop of the World Elementary - enrolltow@lbusd.org

Laguna Beach High School - enrolllbhs@lbusd.orgThurston Middle School - enrolltms@lbusd.orgEl Morro Elementary - enrollems@lbusd.orgTop of the World Elementary - enrolltow@lbusd.org

1. When this process is used:
   When a student zoned to attend school in another district wants to attend an LBUSD school, their parent/guardian must request an Interdistrict Transfer Agreement form from the District of Residence (e.g., Capistrano, Newport-Mesa, Saddleback, etc.). The District of Residence is the district the student is zoned to attend according to their residence address/location.
    
2. How to complete the form:
   The Interdistrict Transfer Agreement form is typically located on the District of Residence’s website. The parent/guardian/guardian completes STEP 1 of the form.  The District of Residence completes and approves STEP 2. The form is then submitted via email to Ellie Savage in the Instructional Services Office at esavage@lbusd.org or mailed via US Mail to Laguna Beach USD, Attn:  Interdistrict Transfers, 550 Blumont Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. 
    
3. LBUSD Approval or Denial:
   LBUSD reviews and either approves or denies the request.  These requests are DENIED with the following two exceptions:
   
   (1) The student’s parent/guardian is a full-time, permanent employee of LBUSD (classified employees who work 6-8 hours daily as a benefitted employee and teachers with a 60% or more teaching assignment). The parent/guardian must be a direct employee of the district, not simply work in the vicinity of the district for another company/entity in Laguna Beach.  
   
   (2) If a student has attended LBHS through the end of their 11th grade year and subsequently moves out of the district boundaries, they may apply to attend LBHS to complete their 12th grade year. 
    
4. After Approval or Denial:
   LBUSD Instructional Services Office completes STEP 3 of the form. If the student meets at least one of the above two exceptions, the form is marked APPROVED and copies are sent to the parent/guardian and the District of Residence. If the student does not meet at least one of the above two exceptions, the form is marked DENIED and a letter informing the parent/guardian of this decision, and their right to appeal, is mailed to the parent/guardian and a copy is sent to the District of Residence.

1. When this process is used:
   When a student zoned to attend LBUSD wishes to attend a school in another district, their parent/guardian must complete an Interdistrict Transfer Agreement form.  This form is also available on our website under the “Enrollment” and “Interdistrict” tabs.
    
2. Completing the form:
   The form is divided into three steps. The parent/guardian must complete STEP 1 and submit the form to the LBUSD Instructional Services Office.  The form can be completed online and submitted to Brenda Joyce in our Instructional Services Office at bjoyce@lbusd.org. For students who are not currently enrolled at LBUSD, Residency Verification must be provided to confirm that they reside within LBUSD boundaries prior to approval of the Interdistrict Transfer Agreement.
    
3. LBUSD Approval or Denial:
   Most of these requests are APPROVED.  The requests are reviewed on a case-by-case to ensure awareness by the school of attendance and to verify that  residency requirements are met in the case of a student who does not attend an LBUSD school.
    
4. After Approval or Denial:
   If approved by LBUSD, STEP 2 of the form is completed by the LBUSD Instructional Services Office with the appropriate “decision” box selected.  The approved form is sent to the Proposed District of Attendance or provided to the parent/guardian to be delivered to said district. 
   
   Once the approved form is sent to the Proposed District by LBUSD, the final decision for admittance depends on the Proposed District. If there are questions regarding this step in the process, the parent/guardian must contact the Proposed District directly.
   
   If the request is denied by LBUSD, the parent/guardian is notified by the Instructional Services Office in writing of the denial along with information regarding their right to appeal the decision.
    
5. Form is Completed:
   Once the Proposed District completes STEP 3 of the form, copies are distributed appropriately.  A copy of the form is filed in our district records. 
   
   Denials by the Proposed District must be addressed between the parent/guardian and the denying district.  Parent/guardian is responsible for enrolling their student/s at LBUSD.