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Choices Accept/Decline Deadline Extended One Week; Waitlisted Webinar Weds April 7

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Heads up! LAUSD has extended the Choices Accept/Decline Deadline by one week to Friday, April 16th. That means that those lucky winners have more time to mull over their offers, head over to their dashboard, and make their decisions. It also means that you waitlisted folks will be hanging on a week longer, because those lists won’t start to move now until AFTER April 16th. Waitlists will continue to move through the spring, summer, and up through the 4th week of school.

(LAUSD “Fall” start date still tbd…Aug 3, Aug 10, Aug 17??? Stay tuned. Or read THIS.)

In the interim, I have rescheduled my WAITLISTED? Now What! webinar for Wednesday, April 7th at 12p. In this 60 minute webinar, I’ll walk you through how to navigate multiple offers in multiple categories, how certain offers impact other offers, what happens when you’re waitlisted everywhere, late offers, creating a back-up plan, and basically how to mentally prep for and survive LA’s public school Lotterypalooza. This is a live event and I will be taking your questions. *Recommended for all lottery-playing parents.

Waitlisted! Now What?
Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 12p
$35

Grab your seat HERE.

First Day of School 2018!

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Get those backpacks ready! It’s almost time…

And in case you aren’t sure of when, the following might help:

First/Last Day of School 2018-2019

*Los Angeles Unified (LAUSD):  Aug 14, 2018 – June 7, 2019

*This includes LAUSD neighborhood schools, magnets, affiliated converted charters, dual language programs, small learning communities, specialized academies, and SAS programs.

Other districts:

Beverly Hills Unified:  Aug 13, 2018 – May 30, 2019

Burbank Unified (BUSD):  Aug 13, 2018 – May 23, 2019

Culver City Unified (CCUSD):  Aug 27, 2018 – June 14, 2019

El Segundo Unified (ESUSD):  Aug 29, 2018 – June 14, 2019

Glendale Unified (GUSD):  Aug 22, 2018 – June 11, 2019

Santa Monica Malibu Unified (SMMUSD):  Aug 23, 2018 – June 12, 2019

*Independent Charters get to set their own calendars as long as they cover the required number of instructional days/minutes as per the law, so each is different. Check with your individual charter school for their start/end dates.

Let us know if you’re feeling happy, sad, excited, nervous, enthusiastic, apprehensive, determined, something else, or all of the above when it comes to going back to school!

LAUSD 2017-18 School Calendar

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lausd-2017-18-calendarWhen there’s so many pressing issues facing the Los Angeles Unified School District, it’s always good to trot out the calendar dilemma and go for a re-vote. So when, exactly, does school start next year? Here’s the low down for LAUSD students (including neighborhood schools, magnets, affiliated converted charters, language immersions and SAS programs):

First Day of School: August 15, 2017
Thanksgiving Break: November 23-24, 2017
Winter Break: Dec 18, 2017-Jan 5, 2018
Spring Break: Mar 26-30, 2018
Last Day of School: June 7, 2018

Calendar good for one year only. Look for a future vote on this never-ending debate.

*Independent charters can set their own calendars so dates will likely be different.

2017-18 Calendar

Oh, and for those already looking ahead to summer break, the last day of school this year will be Thursday, June 7, 2017. You’re welcome. 😉

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LAUSD 2016-17 Calendar Is Set!

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After a prolonged study weighing costs and data results, the proposal of 6 different options, much deliberating, negotiating, as well as the failed “telephonic survey” which attempted to capture parent input, the LAUSD School Board has decided the instructional calendar NOT for the next 3 years as anticipated, but for the 2016-17 school year only. And just what is their decision, you ask with baited breath?

Well, basically, it’s the same Early Start calendar as this year.

Because if after all the data drilling, surveying, bargaining, and deliberating you can’t make a decision, just delay it (again) and keep the status quo. (Insert emoji of your choice here.)

At least we have a decision and everyone can make plans.

Announcing the LAUSD 2016-17 Calendar:

First day of school Tuesday, Aug 16, 2016
1 week Thanksgiving Break Nov 21-15, 2016
Semester ends Fri, Dec 16, 2016
3 week Winter Break Dec 17, 2016- Jan 8, 2017
2nd semester begins Mon, Jan 9, 2017
1 week Spring Break- April 10-14, 2017
Last day of school Friday, June 9, 2017

(2017-18 and 2018-19 to be determined later.)

If you’re interested in learning the results of the District Survey from September, 2015, click HERE.

More than 58,000 parents and employees responded to the (glitchy) phone survey in September. Total responses from parents and employees (54,236) reflect elimination of duplicates and unverified responses.

On the first spreadsheet, according to the data listed LAUSD received 41,345 Survey Responses from Parents.

542,433 students are currently enrolled in LAUSD, according to its own Fingertip Facts. That’s not a high turnout by anyone’s standards.

By comparison, 7,684 Employees responded of 59,823 District Employees. (12.8% participation)

*Remember, the 101,060 students currently enrolled in Indie Charters are not impacted by LAUSD calendar decisions as those schools have the autonomy to create their own calendars.

Well the show is over folks, you can get on with it. At least for now. Stay tuned for the repeat engagement next year.

Click for more info:
Calendar Press Release
Calendar Survey Results
LAUSD Fingertip Facts

Take the LAUSD Calendar Survey Today!

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Hey LAUSD Parents,

It’s bigger than a pop quiz! This survey will help decide the fate of our school calendar (First Day of School, Last Day of School, Holiday Breaks) for next fall and through 2019!

Your voice counts – please participate in the survey.

Online survey available NOW through Dec 6th.

Five little questions with big implications.

Click HERE to Do It Now!

Here’s your test prep:

2016-19 LAUSD Instructional Calendar Survey Questions

Question 1: In your opinion, the school year should start:

  1. Early August
  2. Mid-August
  3. Late August
  4. After Labor Day
  5. It does not matter to me.

Question 2: The winter break should be:

  1. Two weeks
  2. Three weeks
  3. It does not matter to me.

Question 3: The District should explore a different, “modified early August” calendar. This option provides a four-week intervention during a shortened summer break. In addition, the winter break would be extended by four weeks to provide interventions. The winter break would last about seven weeks.

  1. I strongly agree
  2. I somewhat agree
  3. I neither agree or disagree
  4. I somewhat disagree
  5. I strongly disagree

Question 4: It is important that both elementary and secondary schools follow the same calendar.

  1.  I strongly agree
  2.  I somewhat agree
  3.  I neither agree or disagree
  4.  I somewhat disagree
  5.  I strongly disagree

Question 5: The first semester should end before the winter break.

  1. I strongly agree
  2. I somewhat agree
  3. I neither agree or disagree
  4. I somewhat disagree
  5. I strongly disagree

Ok, now you know what the questions are. Get to the SURVEY and get it done!

Splash page with links to a deep dive of additional info HERE

SITE: http://achieve.lausd.net/schoolcalendars

Please note: “Survey opinions will inform Los Angeles Board of Education members when voting to approve the calendar. Their decision will cover the next three years.” It will still come down to the School Board vote.