LPS Welcomes Out-of-District Students
LPS offers many educational choices to resident and nonresident families. State law allows nonresidents to enroll students in LPS or any other Colorado school without paying tuition when state and district guidelines are followed. Enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year is as follows:
- Enrollment Window One begins October 1 and ends November 12. Students will be notified by the end of the first full week in December.
- Enrollment Window Two begins November 15 and ends the first Friday following winter break. Students will be notified by the second Friday of the second semester.
- Goddard will be notifying open enrollment applicants electronically. Please check your email.
LPS Open Enrollment Guidelines
- District residents have priority consideration over nonresidents.
- Space available at student’s grade level.
- A school program appropriate for the enrolling student.
- The student must be in good standing in his or her previous school.
For open enrollment or transfers, district residents have priority consideration over nonresidents. Schools may have additional criteria for open enrollment applications. Please visit the school’s website for more information.
GMS Open Enrollment Process (Residents and Non-Residents)
Submit a completed open enrollment application along with the following documentation for consideration:
- 2 years of grades
- 2 years of attendance history
- 2 years of Standardized test results (i.e., CMAS, PARCC, MAPS, I-Ready)
- Discipline report or a letter stating that there have been no behavior incidents
- APPLICATION CAN EITHER BE SENT ELECTRONICALLY TO; Leigh Ann Gardner, GMS Registrar - lagardner[at]lps.k12.co[dot]us OR DROPPED AT THE GMS OFFICE.
- Parents/Guardians will be notified via email. Please check your email as to your student's acceptance or denial.
Open Enrollment Reminders
- Open enrollment applications should be returned directly to GMS. All open enrollment requests must be approved before students can be registered.
- Existing open enrolled elementary students planning to attend GMS must complete a new open enrollment application.
- District transportation is provided when space is available on established bus route. To catch a ride, please complete an online “space availability” form.
- Nonresident students must give annual notice for continued enrollment at the same school: Intent to Renew Form.
Open Enrollment Renewal Form (English and Spanish)