Enrollment Information

We welcome all new students. In order to enroll your child, you must have the following documents:

• Original Birth Certificate
• Parent or Guardian's photo ID
• Current Immunization Record
• For grades 1-8, you will need last year's report card
• For Kinder, you will need the Child Health and Disability Prevention Program (CHDP). This form is available from the Office Manager at the school you wish to enroll your child
• Two (2) proofs of residency and/or an Affidavit of Residency (PDF)

 In addition, you will need to come to the district office to fill out the   following forms:

• K-8 New Enrollment Form
• Student Emergency Form

The Lawndale Elementary School District enrolls students whose parent or legal guardian resides within school district boundaries (Education Code 48200). Residence verification is a parent responsibility and falsification of information will be grounds for immediate cancellation of enrollment.

To verify residence, two of the following documents must be presented. All documents must show the name and address of the parent or legal guardian residing within the school district (Education Code 48204.1).

• Utility Bill (must be dated within 60 days).  If you have recently moved you can request a “Verification Letter of Service” from the utility company.
  • Electric  
  • Gas
  • Water
  • Trash
  • Home Phone (landline only)
• Property tax payment receipts
• Rental property contract, Lease or Mortgage statement
• Pay stubs
• Voter registration
• Correspondence from a government agency (DMV, IRS, Medi-Cal, WIC, SS, US Postal Service etc.)

If you only provide one of the documents listed above you must complete and sign an Affidavit of residency (PDF). 

You must also submit an Affidavit of Residency if you only have the following proofs with parent or legal guardian’s address within the school district:

• 7.   Driver’s License
• 8.   Bank statement
• 9.   Automobile statement or insurance
• 10. Cable/Internet
• 11. Cell phone bill

If the parent or legal guardian is unable to provide any of the above mentioned proofs of residence or have any questions please speak to the Office Manager.