Enroll

​​​​​​If your child is an incoming 9th grader who was enrolled in a L.A. Unified school for 8th grade, your enrollment will be automatically transferred in our MISIS student information system.

You will need to complete the following forms and bring them IN PERSON to Kennedy's Attendance Office.

• Emergency Card
• Student Housing Questionnaire
• IF APPLICABLE, Household Income Form (complete online or request a physical form at our Attendance Office)

You will also need to provide the following additional documentation at the time of enrollment:

Proof of Residence	Please submit ONE of the following acceptable documents: Utility service contract, bills or payment receipts (Gas, Water, or Electricity) Property taxes, rental or lease agreement, current rental receipt with address of property on receipt Official government mail (CalWORKS, Social Security, Medi-Cal) Current pay stub Voter registration
Parent/Guardian/ Educational Rights Holder/Caregiver Identification	Adult’s government-issued photo identification (Driver’s license or DMV identification card) Student’s birth certificate OR baptismal certificate
If Other than Parent is Enrolling	Court order establishing the parent/guardian relationship

​​​​​​If your child is currently attending another L.A. Unified school and transferring to Kennedy, you will need to complete the following forms and bring them IN PERSON to Kennedy's Attendance Office.

• Emergency Card
• Student Housing Questionnaire
• IF APPLICABLE, Household Income Form (complete online or request a physical form at our Attendance Office)

You will also need to provide the following additional documentation at the time of enrollment:

Proof of Residence	Please submit ONE of the following acceptable documents: Utility service contract, bills or payment receipts (Gas, Water, or Electricity) Property taxes, rental or lease agreement, current rental receipt with address of property on receipt Official government mail (CalWORKS, Social Security, Medi-Cal) Current pay stub Voter registration
Parent/Guardian/ Educational Rights Holder/Caregiver Identification	Adult’s government-issued photo identification (Driver’s license or DMV identification card) Student’s birth certificate OR baptismal certificate
If Other than Parent is Enrolling	Court order establishing the parent/guardian relationship
School Records	Transcript Most recent report card/grade report Student Transfer Form/Pupil Accounting Report (PAR)

If your student has never previously attended an L.A. Unified school, you will need to complete the following forms and bring them IN PERSON to Kennedy's Attendance Office.

• Enrollment Form
• Emergency Card
• Student Housing Questionnaire
• Household Income Form (complete online or request a physical form at our Attendance Office)
• Temporary Health Card
• Permanent Health History

You will also need to provide the following additional documentation at the time of enrollment:

Proof of Residence	Please submit ONE of the following acceptable documents: Utility service contract, bills or payment receipts (Gas, Water, or Electricity) Property taxes, rental or lease agreement, current rental receipt with address of property on receipt Official government mail (CalWORKS, Social Security, Medi-Cal) Current pay stub Voter registration
Proof of Age of Minor	Please submit ONE of the following acceptable documents: Birth certificate Baptismal certificate Passport Court order Health office/vital statistics record of birth certificate date Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) letter verifying birthdate and an explanation of how this was verified
Parent/Guardian/ Educational Rights Holder/Caregiver Identification	Adult’s government-issued photo identification (Driver’s license or DMV identification card)
If Other than Parent is Enrolling	Court order establishing the parent/guardian relationship
School Records	Transcripts, most recent grade reports, or clearance form with final grades for current marking period If your child is currently receiving, or has ever received special education or Section 504 services, please notify us and provide a copy of most recent Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or Section 504 Plan
Proof of Immunization	For your reference, the Parents’ Guide to Immunizations Required for School Entry is available here.
Optional Documents	If applicable, please submit copies of: Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) 1399 Form or minute order Department of Probation placement information and/or Juvenile Court minute order Court orders regarding legal custody, physically custody, or restricted contact with the school or child

​​​​​​If your student previously attended an L.A. Unified school but moved out of district, you will need to complete the following forms and bring them IN PERSON to Kennedy's Attendance Office.

• Enrollment Form
• Emergency Card
• Student Housing Questionnaire
• (IF APPLICABLE):Household Income Form (complete online or request a physical form at our Attendance Office)
• Temporary Health Card
• Permanent Health History

You will also need to provide the following additional documentation at the time of enrollment:

Proof of Residence	Please submit ONE of the following acceptable documents: Utility service contract, bills or payment receipts (Gas, Water, or Electricity) Property taxes, rental or lease agreement, current rental receipt with address of property on receipt Official government mail (CalWORKS, Social Security, Medi-Cal) Current pay stub Voter registration
Proof of Age of Minor	Please submit ONE of the following acceptable documents: Birth certificate Baptismal certificate Passport Court order Health office/vital statistics record of birth certificate date Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) letter verifying birthdate and an explanation of how this was verified
Parent/Guardian/ Educational Rights Holder/Caregiver Identification	Adult’s government-issued photo identification (Driver’s license or DMV identification card)
If Other than Parent is Enrolling	Court order establishing the parent/guardian relationship
School Records	Transcripts, most recent grade reports, or clearance form with final grades for current marking period If your child is currently receiving, or has ever received special education or Section 504 services, please notify us and provide a copy of most recent Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or Section 504 Plan
Proof of Immunization	Please check with the Kennedy Attendance Office to verify if your student's proof of immunization is still on file with the district. If not, you will need to provide new documentation. For your reference, the Parents’ Guide to Immunizations Required for School Entry is available here.
Optional Documents	If applicable, please submit copies of: Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) 1399 Form or minute order Department of Probation placement information and/or Juvenile Court minute order Court orders regarding legal custody, physically custody, or restricted contact with the school or child

To attend one of one of Kennedy's CHOICES (Magnets/Schools for Advanced Studies/Open Enrollment) programs, you must APPLY online at apply.lausd.net.

Click here for more information, including application timelines and detailed instructions.

L.A. Unified offers parents with several options to attend another school within its boundaries.

1.  Apply for one of our CHOICES (Magnet/School for Advanced Studies) programs at Apply.lausd.net beginning in October, annually.

2.  Check Open Enrollment availability and apply for Open Enrollment, beginning near the end of April, annually. NOTE: KENNEDY EXPECTS TO BE CLOSED TO OPEN ENROLLMENT THROUGH THE 2027-2028 SCHOOL YEAR.

3.  Contact the Kennedy HS Attendance Office directly to inquire about an Intra-District Permit or view the guide for more information.

The intra-district permit application period is open all year, starting on February 1st for the next school year. Intra-district permits can be requested based upon one of the following reasons:

• Parent Employment
• Specialized Program
• Continuing Enrollment
• Sibling
• Childcare
• Safety and Protection
• Exception

Required documents will vary, depending on the type of permit requested.

Additional Information:

• Intra-district permits must be renewed annually only by the requested school. Release from the School of Residence is not required annually.
• A separate application must be submitted and approved for each student.
• Intra-district permits do not carry transportation privileges.
• Students are expected to be on time and in school for the full school day.

For intra-district permit requests in or out of a Zone of Choice, the assigned school or the zone office is authorized to sign the permit application as the resident or requested school, as applicable.

Approval from the LAUSD School of Residence does not guarantee that the request will be approved by the requested LAUSD school.

If you do not live within LAUSD school boundaries and would like to attend an LAUSD school, please follow the Inter-District Permit Process.

Inter-District Permits may be granted for students to attend a school in the LAUSD, instead of their District of Residence. These types of permits are processed by the Office of Permits and Student Transfers and require release from the District of Residence and acceptance by the desired LAUSD school.

The incoming inter-district permit application period is open all year long, starting on February 1st for the following school year. Applications must be submitted online. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Click here for more information

ALL STUDENTS enrolled at Kennedy HS who intend to transfer to another school must complete a Clearance Form in person to receive final transfer grades and to verify return of all textbooks and other school property. 

 

If your student is transferring to a non-LAUSD school or moving out of LAUSD boundaries, you must also submit the following form to provide information about your destination school:

• Parent Assurance Letter (PAL)

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If your student is transferring to another LAUSD school, your student will be auto-withdrawn and your enrollment will be automatically transferred in our MISIS student information system. Student records and cumulative files will be transferred to the new school. 

ALL STUDENTS enrolled at a Kennedy HS magnet who intend to transfer to another school must complete the following forms:

• Magnet Voluntary Transfer Form

  • Please be aware that if your student wishes to return to the magnet, you must submit a new Choices application.  Re-applying does not guarantee student enrollment or placement.

• Clearance Form (must be completed in person to receive final transfer grades and to verify return of all textbooks and other school property) 

 

If your student is transferring to a non-LAUSD school or moving out of LAUSD boundaries, you must submit the following additional form to provide information about your destination school:

• Parent Assurance Letter (PAL)

 

If your student is transferring to another LAUSD school, your student will be auto-withdrawn and your enrollment will be automatically transferred in our MISIS student information system. Student records and cumulative files will be transferred to the new school.