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However, a child may transfer to a nonresident school district for early childhood education or 4K only if the child\u2019s resident school district offers the same type of program and only if the child is eligible for that program in the resident school district.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The regular open enrollment application period for the 2024-25 school year begins on February 5, 2024, and ends at 4:00 p.m. on April 30, 2024. The best way to apply is online. Please visit the following link for an online application from the Department of Public Instruction\u00a0<\/span>http:\/\/dpi.wi.gov\/open-enrollment<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Go to: http:\/\/dpi.wi.gov\/open-enrollment<\/a> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The nonresident school district must notify parents in writing around the first week in June.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n No, transportation is the responsibility of the parent\/guardian.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n No. Contact Krystal Juve at kjuve@lacrossesd.org regarding school placement for Kindergarten if your child is not already attending their boundary school.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n No. Reapplication is never necessary, even if your child is transitioning from elementary to middle school or middle to high school.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n You can list your preferences on the open enrollment application. 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Email: openenrollment@lacrossesd.org<\/a><\/p>\nBrochures<\/h2>\n
Open Enrollment Information<\/h1>\n
Important Dates<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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What is Open Enrollment?<\/b><\/h2>\n
Who Can Apply?<\/b><\/h2>\n
When Can Parents Apply?<\/b><\/h2>\n
How do I apply for open enrollment<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Complete the Alternative Application Form<\/a> and bring it to the registration office.<\/p>\nWhen will I know if my application is approved or denied? <\/strong><\/h2>\n
Can my open enrolled student get busing? <\/strong><\/h2>\n
Does my current 4K student who is open enrolled need to apply again for kindergarten? <\/strong><\/h2>\n
If my student is already open enrolled in the School District of La Crosse and attending school in the district, do I need to reapply for open enrollment? <\/strong><\/h2>\n
Can I choose which elementary school my student will attend? <\/strong><\/h2>\n
What if we moved out of the district this year, but completed a tuition waiver to finish the school year in the School District of La Crosse? How do we keep our child enrolled in the School District of La Crosse for future years? <\/strong><\/h2>\n
Alternative Open Enrollment Information<\/h1>\n
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