Ventura Unified School District

What Do I Need to Pre-Enroll?

Pre-Enrollment Application

Join the VUSD community! We are now pre-enrolling all new to VUSD students as well as those who took a break with VUSD and are coming back for the 2022-2023 school year.

If you would like personal assistance in filling out the pre-enrollment application the district is offering in-person sessions at the District office located at 255 W. Stanley Ave., Ventura on the following date:

Friday, March 25 from 8 am- 4 pm

Spanish translators will be available.

To find your home boundary school, visit the My School Locator

To determine what forms, etc. you need in order to enroll visit our Enrollment Requirements web page

You can also visit your school site during their published office hours. All visitors must wear a mask.

If you are unable to visit in person, our Call Center is available to help. They can be reached:

Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am- 4:30 pm

English- 805-641-5000 x1380

Spanish- 805-641-5000 x 1390

Jumpstart Enrollment for 2022-23

Through a contract with the California Department of Education, Ventura Unified School District operates 16 half-day Jumpstart State Preschool programs for children ages 2.9-4 years of age. For more information on eligibility and visit the Jumpstart webpage,

Jumpstart operates at the following VUSD school sites:

EP Foster Elementary School

Sheridan Way Elementary School

Will Rogers Elementary School (AM session: Two- Way Immersion)

Pacific High School (Full-Inclusion Program)

Montalvo Arts Academy (Elementary) (AM session: Two- Way Immersion)

Portola Elementary School

ATLAS Academy of Technology and Leadership at Saticoy (Elementary)

How to get started: Read the Jumpstart Cover Letter in English or Spanish and fill out the eligibility questionnaire in English or Spanish.

Homestead- Your Partner in Family Led Homeschooling

Homestead was designed to be a helpful resource for families who wish to develop and deliver their child's education at home. It is a free, family-led homeschooling program through Ventura Unified School District. Enrollment is open to students in Grades K-8 in Ventura County. Families work with a credentialed teacher to develop an individualized program for their child. There are various vehicles for the delivery of education, including online resources, pen and paper and everything in between, all led by adults in the home. The program is housed out of Lemon Grove K-8 School and includes opportunities for in-person engagement for students and teachers (during non-COVID times).

Homestead is an exciting alternative educational experience. For more information visit the Homestead website. To discuss or enroll contact Anne Bemel, Lead Teacher at 805-289-1817 x 2122 or the office at 805-289-1817

TK Enrollment for 2022-23

TK will be offered at the following sites for the 2022-23 school year

Citrus Glen Elementary
Elmhurst Elementary
Junipero Serra Elementary
Lemon Grove TK-8
Lincoln Elementary
Loma Vista Elementary
Sheridan Way Elementary

For those that need to register their student into one of our TK schools, fill out the online pre-enrollment application. The online application will open on March 1 and you can find that link here that day.

For additional information on TK visit our Kready webpage.

K-5- Elementary School Enrollment for 2022-23

New students who live within the VUSD district boundary area, may enroll using our online pre-enrollment application.

If your student is currently attending a VUSD school and they will be attending any VUSD school next year, you will only need to complete the annual update that will be provided at the start of the Fall 2022 school year. This year, this will be an online process and we will be sending out the links and directions near the start of school.

If you are a current VUSD family but would like to transfer your child to a different school please complete the Intradistrict Transfer paperwork and submit for review and approval.

If you live wihtin a different district's boundary you must first contact your current district to be released, and then you may apply for an interdistrict transfer. Once the paperwork is complete, we recommend contacting the school to ensure they have received your information.

TK-8 Schools Enrollment for 2022-2023

The Ventura Unified School District is pleased to currently offer two K-8 Schools. Sunset School (K-8) in Oak View, CA, has been serving many students on the west end of Ventura and in Oak View for years. Lemon Grove School (TK-8), located in mid-town opened in the Fall of 2021. On the east end of Ventura, ATLAS Elementary School will expand to become a K-6 school in the Fall of 2022.

We are currently pre-enrolling for all three schools for the Fall 2022 term. Here are the various ways to enroll for TK-5:

If you are a current VUSD family, you must contact your current boundary school to request an intradistrict transfer application so you may be released from your current boundary school.
If you are new to VUSD or a returning “inactive” student AND you live in the school boundary area for Sunset or Lemon Grove (currently Blanche Reynolds), you may apply to both using our online enrollment application. Families should contact the school directly after applying online to ensure the school site received their online enrollment information.
If you are new to VUSD or a returning “inactive” student AND you live outside the VUSD boundary for Sunset or Lemon Grove (whichever you are choosing) but still within the VUSD boundary area for the District, you must contact your current boundary school to request an intradistrict transfer application so you may be released from your current boundary school.
If you live outside of the VUSD district boundary area, you must first contact your current district to be released, and then you may apply for an interdistrict transfer. Once the paperwork is complete, we recommend contacting the school to ensure they have received your information.
For additonal questions please contact Student Support Services at 805-641-5000 x1103.

To pre-enroll for the 6-8 grades at a TK-8

Sunset, ATLAS, and Lemon Grove are not considered to be boundary schools for middle schools. Middle school students are eligible for enrollment at a TK-6 or TK-8 school by School of Choice or Intradistrict transfer only.

Current Students

If your student is currently attending a VUSD school, you will only need to complete the annual update that will be provided at the start of the Fall 2022 school year. This year, this will be an online process and we will be sending out the links and directions near the start of school.

6-12 Middle and High School Enrollment for 2022-2023

New and returning inactive students who live within the VUSD district boundary area, may apply using our online pre-enrollment application.

If you are a current VUSD family but would like to transfer your child to a different high school or middle school please complete the Intradistrict Transfer paperwork and submit for review and approval.

*** El Camino and Pacific High Schools have a seperate process by which you need to apply. Please contact the front office of either El Camino or Pacific for more information.

Independent Study Programs- FLEX 6-12 grades

Stay. Flex. Focus.

Available at Ventura, Buena and Foothill Technology High Schools and all Middle Schools

Program Description:

STAY - continue to be enrolled in the course(s) that you’re having success in
FLEX - switch to online Independent Study for your other courses
FOCUS - Take one to two online course at a time

Important Components of the Program

Online courses are through Edgenuity
Credit recovery is an option
Work directly with one teacher for all Independent Study courses

FAQ:

Question: “Will a student going on this program remain enrolled at their current site regardless of whether or not they remain in any on-campus brick-and-mortar classes?”
Answer: Yes!

Question: “Can a student in this program play sports?”
Answer: Yes! So long as the student has a minimum GPA of 2.0 from the last quarter, they are CIF eligible.

Question: “Can students who have already left VUSD return for this program?”
Answer: Yes!

Question: “Will those students who have already left VUSD and want to return to this program need to go through a lengthy placement process?
Answer: No - simply bring in a current transcript from your current school.

How to Enroll in this Program

Schedule an in-person meeting with your counselor and your parent/guardian ASAP

Complete and sign a VUSD Independent Study Master Agreement with your counselor

Meet with your assigned Independent Study Mentor Teacher and complete a Communication Contract

Start working on your independent study course(s) from home

If you are remain enrolled in any on-campus course(s), continue to attend.

If you are currently not enrolled in VUSD and want to enroll in FLEX, contact your boundary High School first and speak with a counselor there.

Attending a School that is not your Home Boundary School

If you live in the Ventura Unified School District boundary but would like your child to attend a different school than your home boundary school you have two options:

-Apply through School of Choice (this process is now closed for the 2022-23 school year)

-Apply for an Intra-District Transfer- more information can be found on the Intradistrict Transfer webpage

If you do not live in the Ventura Unified School District, please complete an interdistrict transfer request and have your home district sign the release portion of your request. The form and pertinent documentation can then be submitted/emailed to the Student Support Service’s department for review. For more information visit, the Interdistrict Transfer webpage.

Your application to the school is not a guaranteed enrollment due to available space.