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How to LAUSD, Part 1: LAUSD School Selection Overview
How to LAUSD:The Complete Guide to LAUSD School Selection LA Unified is one of the largest and most complicated school systems for parents and caregivers to navigate. If you live in LA and are trying to learn about public schools and the LAUSD school selection process, you’ve come to the right place. How to LAUSD:The…
Apple Picking Near LA: Easy Yucaipa & Oak Glen Guide
When the temperatures drop and the sweaters come out, many families start thinking of going apple picking and enjoying some fun fall activities. As apple picking season can be somewhat unpredictable in Southern California, your best bet for apple picking near LA is to visit the Oak Glen/Yucaipa area. For starters, here’s what you need…
LAUSD School Selection Timeline (Everything You Need to Know)
LAUSD school selection is a long and complicated process. This post will help you create a timeline for researching schools, booking tours, and tracking school acceptances. It will also cover Independent Charter timelines which are not part of LA Unified but are nevertheless free public LA schools. If you’re new to the LAUSD school selection…
Back to School Emergency Kit in Under 10 Minutes
Did your school request a Back-to-School emergency kit or would you just feel better knowing your child had one? Use this quick guide to put it together in less than ten minutes. What Constitutes a School Emergency? Students may encounter emergency situations such as lockdowns, earthquakes, and…more commonly… shelter-in-place requirements while at school. They may…
How to LAUSD, Part 6: Magnet Programs Demystified
Getting Started with Magnet Programs Magnet Programs Demystified is the sixth and final part of the series How to LAUSD:The Complete Guide to LAUSD School Selection. This final chapter covers Magnet programs which often get a bad reputation for being difficult to understand and hard to get into. By the time you finish this post,…
How to LAUSD, Part 5: Dual Language Programs
Getting Started with Dual Language Programs Dual Language Programs is part five of the MakeTimeforMom’s How to LAUSD:The Complete Guide to LAUSD School Selection. This six-part series is an opportunity to learn about the public school options available in Los Angeles in one centralized location. Be sure to use the How to LAUSD: Glossary for…
How to LAUSD, Part 4: SAS Programs Made Easy
Getting Started with SAS Programs SAS Programs Made Easy is part four of the series How to LAUSD: The Complete Guide to LAUSD School Selection. It covers the often overlooked program known as Schools for Advanced Studies or SAS for short. Read this post to learn just how and why you should apply for such…
How to LAUSD, Part 3: Affiliated Charters Explained
Getting Started With Affiliated Charters Affiliated Charters Explained is chapter three in the series How to LAUSD: The Complete Guide to LAUSD School Selection. This series covers the ins and outs of all the free public school programs open to Los Angeles and California residents. Use this How to LAUSD: Glossary for any unfamiliar vocabulary….
How to LAUSD, Part 2: Independent Charters 101
Getting Started with Independent Charters Independent Charters 101 is part two of the series How to LAUSD: The Complete Guide to LAUSD School Selection. This post offers insight into what Independent Charters are, how to apply to them, and what makes them unique. Make sure to use the How to LAUSD: Glossary for any unfamiliar…