New Student Enrollment

TK will be offered at the following sites for the 2023-24 school year

• Citrus Glen Elementary
• Elmhurst Elementary
• Junipero Serra Elementary
• Lemon Grove TK-8
• Lincoln Elementary
• Loma Vista Elementary
• Sheridan Way Elementary
• Sunset TK-8 School

For those that need to register* their student into one of our TK schools, please visit our TK/K webpage for more information.  

*I am requesting my child be enrolled in the Transitional Kindergarten Class. I understand that my child will continue in regular Kindergarten the following year at their boundary school. I understand I will be responsible for transportation of my child to and from the school. I understand my child’s enrollment at the requested site will not be official until the Pre-Online Enrollment is completed***

Homestead is designed for families seeking an alternative setting and greater flexibility in their child's education. It is a free, family-led independent study program through Ventura Unified School District. Enrollment is open to students in Grades K-8 in Ventura County and neighboring counties. Families work with a credentialed teacher to deliver an individualized program for their child.  There are various vehicles for the delivery of education, including online resources, pen and paper and a blend of both. The program is located at 150 Day Rd. in Ventura and includes opportunities for in-person engagement for students and teachers (during non-COVID times).

Homestead is an exciting alternative educational experience. For more information visit the Homestead website. To discuss or enroll call 805-289-1893, ext. 2916 for more information.

New students who live within the VUSD district boundary area, may enroll using our online pre-enrollment application.

If your student is currently attending a VUSD school and they will be attending any VUSD school next year, there is no need to complete the pre-online enrollment application. You will only need to complete the annual update that will be provided at the start of the Fall 2023 school year. 

If you are a current VUSD family but would like to transfer your child to a different school please complete the Intradistrict Transfer request and submit for review and approval. 

If you live within a different district's boundary you must first contact your current district to be released, and then you may apply for an Interdistrict transfer.  Once the request is complete, submit it to your district boundary to ensure they process your release request.

The Ventura Unified School District is pleased to currently offer two K-8 Schools.  Sunset School (K-8) in Oak View, CA, has been serving many students on the west end of Ventura and in Oak View for years. Lemon Grove School (TK-8), located in mid-town opened in the Fall of 2021.  On the east end of Ventura, ATLAS Elementary School will expand to become a K-6 school in the Fall of 2022.

We are currently pre-enrolling for all three schools for the Fall 2022 term. Here are the various ways to enroll for TK-5:

• If you are a current VUSD family, you must contact your current boundary school to request an intradistrict transfer application so you may be released from your current boundary school.
• If you are new to VUSD or a returning “inactive” student AND you live in the school boundary area for Sunset or Lemon Grove (currently Blanche Reynolds), you may apply to both using our online enrollment application. Families should contact the school directly after applying online to ensure the school site received their online enrollment information.
• If you are new to VUSD or a returning “inactive” student AND you live outside the VUSD boundary for Sunset or Lemon Grove (whichever you are choosing) but still within the VUSD boundary area for the District, you must contact your current boundary school to request an intradistrict transfer application so you may be released from your current boundary school.
• If you live outside of the VUSD district boundary area, you must first contact your current district to be released, and then you may apply for an interdistrict transfer.  Once the paperwork is complete, we recommend contacting the school to ensure they have received your information.
•  For additonal questions please contact Student Support Services at 805-641-5000 x1103.

To pre-enroll for the 6-8 grades at a TK-8

Sunset, ATLAS, and Lemon Grove are not considered to be boundary schools for middle schools. Middle school students are eligible for enrollment at a TK-8 school by School of Choice or Intradistrict transfer only. 

Current Students

If your student is currently attending a VUSD school, you will only need to complete the annual update that will be provided at the start of the Fall 2022 school year. This year, this will be an online process and we will be sending out the links and directions near the start of school.

New and returning inactive students who live within the VUSD district boundary area, may apply using our online pre-enrollment application.

If your student is currently attending a VUSD school and they will be attending any VUSD school next year, you will only need to complete the annual update that will be provided at the start of the Fall 2022 school year. This year, this will be an online process and we will be sending out the links and directions near the start of school.

If you are a current VUSD family but would like to transfer your child to a different high school or middle school please complete the Intradistrict Transfer paperwork and submit for review and approval. 

If you live wihtin a different district's boundary you must first contact your current district to be released, and then you may apply for an interdistrict transfer.  Once the paperwork is complete, we recommend contacting the school to ensure they have received your information.

*** El Camino and Pacific High Schools have a separate process by which you need to apply. Please contact the front office of either El Camino or Pacific for more information. 

Stay. Flex. Focus.

The Ventura Unified School District Independent Study High School Program 

Available at:

• Ventura High School
• Buena High School
• Foothill Technology High Schools

Program Description: 

1. STAY - continue to be enrolled in the course(s) that you’re having success in
2. FLEX - switch to online Independent Study for your other courses
3. FOCUS - Take one to two online course at a time

Important Components of the Program:

1. Online courses are through Edgenuity 
2. Credit recovery is an option 
3. Work directly with one teacher for all Independent Study courses

FAQ: 

Question: “Will a student going on this program remain enrolled at their current site regardless of whether or not they remain in any on-campus brick-and-mortar classes?”
Answer: Yes!

Question: “Can a student in this program play sports?” 
Answer:  Yes! So long as the student has a minimum GPA of 2.0 from the last quarter, they are CIF eligible. 

Question: “Can students who have already left VUSD return for this program?”
Answer: Yes! 

Question: “Will those students who have already left VUSD and want to return to this program need to go through a lengthy placement process? 
Answer: No - simply bring in a current transcript from your current school. 

How to Enroll in this Program

1. Schedule an in-person meeting with your counselor and your parent/guardian ASAP

2. Complete and sign a VUSD Independent Study Master Agreement with your counselor

3. Meet with your assigned Independent Study Mentor Teacher and complete a Communication Contract

4. Start working on your independent study course(s) from home

5. If you are remain enrolled in any on-campus course(s), continue to attend.

If you are currently not enrolled in VUSD and want to enroll in FLEX, contact your boundary High School first and speak with a counselor there.