LAS VEGAS -- The Clark County School District is offering open enrollment to some of its schools which will give parents more choices when it comes to where their children are educated.
Instead of using a zone variance, parents will be able to apply for open enrollment. Admittance to the school will depend on available seats.
The district did do a pilot program last year. One parent told 8 News NOW they used the open enrollment option because their son wanted to take German at Legacy High School and his home school didn't offer it. He also wanted to be where his friends were attending school.
"We live right on the border of Legacy and Mojave and 85 to 90 percent of my kid's friends go to Legacy High School. High school nowadays is tough enough as is but to be able to transition with a group of good friends, you have a good support system going into high school, that's priceless," said Jim Sink, father.
There are open seats at 41 elementary schools, 48 middle schools and 16 high schools. Information on the schools will be available on the district's website on November 23. The application process begins in January. Parents will be able to name their top three choices and then names will be selected by a random lottery.
"It's about making sure every single school is looking at the needs of each individual student walking into their doors each day, and that's where their focus should be," said Assistant Superintendent Dr. Lauren Kohut-Rost, CCSD.
Open enrollment doesn't affect career and technical academies or magnet schools. Those application processes will stay the same.
If a student moves, the family will be responsible for transportation. School transportation is not provided.
