CA state law does not guarantee placement in a neighborhood school, only in the district. This district has no bussing. There is a locally funded bus service, but it is only to the neighborhood schools.
I have spoken to multiple people at the district, but so far no luck, just a request to be patient. Yes, numbers could shift in the next week. But if they don’t, we’re out of luck. I feel so bad for DD—she is so upset.
Private school is not an option. We’re already paying 2 mortgages and can’t seem to find a renter for our old house. And that wouldn’t help with the social aspect, which is my biggest concern for her.
Honestly I’m more upset with my husband, who is insisting that I “fix” this. He also thinks it’s my fault for not lying to the district about when we moved in, even though the school told me registering earlier would have made no difference.
I’m just venting at this point. Thanks for the commiseration and advice.
ETA: School starts Aug 13.
DS '04 "Boogaboo"
DD '08 "Lilybear"