Resident open enrollment/transfer guidelines:
District residents have priority consideration over nonresidents for open enrollment or transfer from October 1 to January 31 of each school year. After January 31, all enrollment/transfer requests will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Resident students do not need to reapply once accepted at the new school.
• Transportation will not be provided unless there is room on an established route.
• There must be a program in the new school that is appropriate for the enrolling or transferring student.
  

Nonresident enrollment in LPS:
Application may be made for the next school year beginning October 1 of each year. However, resident applications will receive priority consideration over nonresident applications from October 1 through January 31. After January 31, all applications-resident and nonresident-will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis when the following requirements are met.

• There must be room in the student’s grade level.
• There must be a program in place in the new school that is appropriate for the enrolling student.
  
• No district transportation will be provided unless there is room on an established route.
• The student must be in good standing in his or her previous school.
• Nonresident students must apply yearly for continued enrollment in LPS.
  

LPS and Douglas County Schools have a special agreement that provides some waivers of nonresident requirements. Application forms are available in all LPS school offices or by calling 303-347-3300. Also use this phone number if you have any questions.