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Non-Duarte Resident: To Attend DUSD

Be advised that the submission of an interdistrict permit application does not constitute an approval or guarantee of admission. The district reserves the right to approve or deny any interdistrict permit application in accordance with Education Code Section 46600 et seq. and other applicable laws and regulations. The District may deny initial requests for interdistrict  attendance permits due to limited district resources, overcrowding of school facilities at the relevant grade level or other considerations that are not arbitrary.
 
STEP 1. REQUEST TO LEAVE YOUR DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE
  • Obtain an interdistrict permit application from the student's District of residence.
  • Complete the interdistrict permit application form. Indicate the specific reason(s) for requesting the permit and attach any documentation supporting the reason(s).
  • Submit the interdistrict permit application form and supporting documents to the appropriate person or department at the District of residence.

 
STEP 2. REQUEST TO ATTEND DUARTE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT   
 
Admissions Application Links 
 
Submit the approved interdistrict permit with the documents listed below:
    • Approved Interdistrict Permit
    • Discipline Record
    • If applicable-Most current signed IEP/504 
  • The following documentation may be requested by DUSD: Transcripts / Attendance Records
    • Issuance of an interdistrict permit by the District of Residence does not guarantee acceptance by Duarte Unified; therefore, keep your student enrolled at their school of residence until the process is complete.
    • Incomplete applications will not be processed.
STEP 3. AERIES ONLINE ENROLLMENT PREREGISTRATION
  • Complete the online Aeries Preregistration to enter your student's information at: register.duarteusd.org 
    • Please note: Aeries preregistration DOES NOT guarantee acceptance by Duarte Unified but is part of the process for enrollment
 
 
 
 
APPEALING A DENIAL FROM YOUR DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE
 
If a request to leave the District of residence, an appeal of that denial can be filed with the county office of education that has jurisdiction over the denying District. For school districts in Los Angeles County, appeals are filed with the Los Angeles County Office of Education. Click here for more information. Appeals must be filed within 30 calendar days from the date of denial.