Enroll in PUSD in 2021-2022!
Enroll at your neighborhood school or at a different PUSD campus The First Lottery of 2021-22 Open Enrollment is January 7 - 28, 2021
Enrollment is now underway for the 2021-2022 school year for the Pasadena Unified School District’s (PUSD) Early Education programs and Transitional Kindergarten through 12th-grade schools. PUSD is an Open Enrollment district, so in addition to their assigned school of residence, students have an opportunity to choose any other PUSD school that has space. The first online application lottery for 2021-22 Open Enrollment is January 7-28, 2021.
“At PUSD, we’re dedicated to helping every child flourish academically, socially, and emotionally,” said Superintendent Brian McDonald. “Whether in distance or in-person learning, our teachers and schools create learning communities that welcome and inspire every student.”
With exceptional educational opportunities for every learner, the schools of the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) are a launchpad for every child’s success. PUSD offers a wide range of programs, from traditional schools to programs such as dual language immersion, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), Visual and Performing Arts, magnet schools, International Baccalaureate, and Early College, Math and App academies. All PUSD schools provide a rigorous standards-based curriculum in safe environments that welcome every learner. The faculty and staff of PUSD are dedicated to ensuring that every child flourishes academically, socially, and emotionally, whether learning is online or in person.
For more information, visit pusd.us/enroll or review the PUSD Enrollment Guide English Español.
There are two ways to attend PUSD schools for students new to PUSD or to a new school (TK-12):
1. Enroll in your neighborhood school – Find your school of residence and complete Online Registration for 2021-2022 here. Parents are encouraged to register at their school of residence for 2021-2022 by March 5, 2021.
2. Apply through Open Enrollment/School Choice – Apply to signature programs such as Dual Immersion, Magnets, International Baccalaureate, College & Career Academies, and more! Open Enrollment applications for 2021-2022 are accepted during two general phases:
a. January 7-28, 2021- First lottery: online applications are accepted from students who live within PUSD boundaries and from children of PUSD employees. The application site will be live starting at 9 a.m. on January 7 and closing at 4 p.m. January 28, 2020. You will be prompted to create an account at https://schoolchoicepusd.com/login
b. March 15-19, 2021 – Second lottery: online applications for new applicants who live within PUSD. Applications of Interest accepted from students who live outside PUSD boundaries.
For more information about PUSD’s Open Enrollment, visit pusd.us/enrollment or contact the PUSD Enrollment, Permits & Records Office.
