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Grandparent Permit

Updated: January 8, 2024
 
The PVPUSD welcomes students in grades TK-12 that are the grandchildren of residents within the attendance boundaries of the school district!  
 
New student applications for the 2024-25 school year will begin on April 8, 2024 @ 9 a.m. 
 
 **All New Applications are approved based on available space in the program your student requires and if the application is approved, the student will be placed at site with available space.  We recommend you also enroll with your School District of Residence** 
“Attendance Boundaries of the District” is limited to only the official district boundaries of the school district. Certain areas of Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes are technically zoned for Los Angeles Unified School District and do not qualify as “within the attendance boundaries”.  For more information about these areas, click here.  
How to Apply:
 
Please review all of the steps below prior to starting the enrollment process. 
 
The application window for an Interdistrict Permit for the 2024-25 school year begins April 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. through July 15, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. The link will be available here.
 
**NOTE: THERE IS AN APPLICATION PROCESS FIRST, PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT**  ONLY APPROVED APPLICATIONS CAN COMPLETE ENROLLMENT. DO NOT BEGIN ENROLLING PRIOR TO APPLICATION APPROVAL   
 
For the 2024-25 school year, there is an application portal for parents to:   
Begin the application process submit your student information  
There are several documents required to establish/verify parental employment, establish the relationship to the student and other student information.   
Review the status of the application, including communication and follow up items, as needed.  Applications will not be processed until all required documents are submitted and verified by staff.  Incomplete applications will receive weekly reminder notices of outstanding issues.  
Preliminary Forms to Complete/Obtain Required for Applying: 
 
Check your District of Residence website for current information and application windows and timelines.   
 
Note: Of all the local surrounding school districts, Los Angeles USD has an early and brief application window - click here for LAUSD site release form). For more information about permits and releases visit our Frequently Asked Questions  FAQs (click here) 
Required Documents Regarding the Student (initial application only):  
 
An Official Birth Certificate is REQUIRED to prove direct lineage from the student to the parent (who is the child of the resident). 
 
For children born in Los Angeles County, you can order via email or schedule an in person appointment  
Submit the most recent report card to validate the current grade level and course progress.    
 
If the student is transferring to high school, submit a recent transcript, showing graduation status and credits received to date.  Contact the current/previous school for guidance on that process.  
Does the student receive special services that are identified and agreed upon in a plan?   
 
Submit a copy of the most recent plan so we may work with the Student Services department to verify there is space available in the programs that best support your child.  
Required Documents Regarding Grandparent Permit (Initial and Renewal*):  
 
An Official Birth Certificate is REQUIRED to prove direct lineage from the student to the grandparent.  
 
Other legal document combinations may apply, as long as the student can be officially tied to the resident. 
NOTE: These documents WILL ALSO be required at the time of Enrollment. 
 
While the residency documents are submitted as part of the application, they are also required to be OFFICIALLY verified at the time of Enrollment.  View the PVPUSD “Residency Verification” page for detailed information and options. 
 
To verify the grandparent resides in the PVPUSD, we require each resident to provide TWO different utility bills, or a variation of a utility bill and other documents.  For more details about residency verification options, click here. 
 
Does the PVPUSD household receive paper utility bills mailed/delivered to the home?   
 
Great! Provide TWO different utility bills. They must include: 
  • Service address AND mailing address to the residence provided 
  • In-tact document dated within 60 days (stubs/bottom portion only will not be accepted) 
  • Grandparent listed as the primary account holder 
 
Does your household pay bills online only or receive e-Statements? 
Electronically generated documents (.PDFs, .JPGs, .PNGs, etc. printed off a browser or from an email address) will NOT be accepted as an official document. 
 
Request a Verification of Service from the Utility Provider: Contact any TWO utility providers and request the specific document MAILED (not emailed) to your residence.  This will take 5-7 business days. Leave the letter sealed to verify the authenticity.  The document will only be accepted for up to 60 days. 
 
Select utilities where: 
  • Service address AND mailing address to the residence provided 
  • Parent/Guardian listed as the primary account holder 
 
UTILITY CONTACTS:  
Utility Provider Document Request to MAIL: Contact Information Notes:
Athens Trash Service Request a hard copy of your bill to be mailed to you  Email [email protected] (include account number, name and address in the email)   
California Water Service Request a hard copy of your bill OR Service Verification to be mailed to you   (310) 257-1400  Bring all pages of the bill 
SoCal Gas Request Letter of Service Verification  (877) 238-0092   
Southern California Edison Request Letter of Residency  (800) 655-4555   
*Renewal Information for Grandparent Permits: 
 
Renewal applications are required as the student matriculates school levels.  (Elementary to Intermediate and Intermediate to High School) To continue enrollment within PVPUSD, the renewal documents are due to the Enrollment Center by May 31st, 2024.  
 
This year, the application will be submitted electronically.  
 
Renewal Documents Include: 
  • Proof of Grandparent’s Continued Residency within the PVPUSD boundaries (updated utility documents) 
  • Interdistrict Permit Release from the Student’s District of Residence 
Enrollment Step 1: After Your PVPUSD Interdistrict Permit is Approved 
 
Once your PVPUSD Interdistrict Permit application is approved, now it’s time to enroll!  Submit the online enrollment form and gather the required documents you will need for your in person office visit: 
 
* NOTE: To successfully proceed, you MUST enter the home address in the online application as the following address (not your actual address):  
 
"1 Grandparent Permit" (you do not need to list a city) 
 
*Complete the information requested, click the "Submit" button and print the confirmation page.
Preparing for Enrollment Step 2: Gathering Required Documents 
 
An Official Birth Certificate is REQUIRED to prove direct lineage from the student to the parent (who is the child of the resident). 
 
For children born in Los Angeles County, you can order via email or schedule an in person appointment 
Any form of immunization record provided by your pediatrician.   
 
If you are pre-enrolling for the fall, and your child hasn’t completed all of the immunizations yet, that’s ok for pre-enrollment ONLY.  Immunizations are required to be completed prior to starting school. 
 
California Immunization Requirements 
Bring the most recent report card to validate the current grade level and course progress.   
 
If the student is transferring to high school, bring a recent transcript, showing graduation status and credits received to date.  Contact the current/previous school for guidance on that process. 
Does the student receive special services that are identified and agreed upon in a plan?  
 
Bring a copy of the most recent plan so we may work with the Student Services department and school site on best preparing to support your child. 
Although you do not reside in the PVPUSD boundaries, we are obligated to verify your residence address and your district of residence (where property taxes fund the local school district).   
  • 2 (Two) bill/statement with the local physical address 
To verify the grandparent resides in the PVPUSD, we require each resident to provide TWO different utility bills, or a variation of a utility bill and other documents.  For more details about residency verification options, click here. 
Enrollment Step 2: Bring in Required Documents 
 
PVPUSD has a central Enrollment Center office to welcome all families!   
  • PVPUSD Approved Interdistrict Permit Application 
  • Interdistrict Permit Release (from your district of residence) 
  • Printed Confirmation of Online Enrollment Submitted 
  • Student’s Birth Certificate 
  • Parent’s Birth Certificate 
  • Student’s Residency Verification 
  • Grandparent’s Residency Verification 
  • Student's Current Immunization Records  
  • Student's Recent Report Card/Transcript 
  • IEP or 504 Plan, if applicable 
 
The PVPUSD Enrollment Center is open from 8:30 – 12:30 Monday through Friday.  
 
We are located at:
Malaga Cove Administration Center
375 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
Park on Via Arroyo and Enter in the Main Tower Building 
Contact us:
(310) 896-3401 | [email protected] 
 
Drop-ins are always welcome during our office hours, but we also offer the option to Schedule an Appointment for more immediate service. 
 
Enrollment
Intermediate and High School students are notified about school placement at the time the PVPUSD Interdistrict Application is approved, prior to enrollment.  
 
Applications for new elementary students will be processed from April 8 – July 15, 2024.  Enrollments COMPLETED after application approval and prior to July 31, 2024 will be notified of their elementary school assignment by August 6, 2024.   
Our intradistrict transfer request window is available for TK-5th grade students from May 15 – June 15, 2024. Enrollment MUST BE COMPLETED in order to participate in the intradistrict transfer process. There is no guarantee of approval, as most schools may already be at or over capacity in the specific grade level. Placement confirmation will be sent by August 6, 2024.