Enrollment Process for New Students
STEP 1: COMPLETE AN INTEREST FORM
Complete an interest form to tell us about you and to learn more about Tustin Connect to see if it is the right fit for your student. Click on the button below to get started.
STEP 2: MEET WITH A TEACHER OR COUNSELOR
A staff member will reach out to you to meet so that you can learn more about how the program works, the independent study expectations and requirements, and if it is the right fit for your student.
STEP 2: MEET WITH A TEACHER OR COUNSELOR
A staff member will reach out to you to meet so that you can learn more about how the program works, the independent study expectations and requirements, and if it is the right fit for your student.
STEP 3: COMPLETE ENROLLMENT
If Tustin Connect independent study is right for your child, you will receive information on how to complete the enrollment process. Enrollment is completed online. If you live outside of the Tustin Unified attendance area, please see the information at the bottom of this page regarding obtaining an interdistrict transfer.
STEP 3: COMPLETE ENROLLMENT
If Tustin Connect independent study is right for your child, you will receive information on how to complete the enrollment process. Enrollment is completed online. If you live outside of the Tustin Unified attendance area, please see the information at the bottom of this page regarding obtaining an interdistrict transfer.
STEP 4: ATTEND MASTER AGREEMENT MEETING
After you submit your enrollment paperwork to our offices, you will set a master agreement appointment with your student's teacher. Students and parents attend a master agreement meeting to meet their teacher and to outline the yearly plan of study. Students will receive their first set of assignments and they will schedule their weekly check-in day and time. Most incoming students will have their first master agreement meeting prior to the first day of the school year. Students who enroll during the school year will have their master agreement meeting the first day they are enrolled with us.
More Enrollment Information
WHO CAN ENROLL?
Any kindergarten through 12th grade student residing within Tustin Unified may enroll at Tustin Connect. Students who reside outside of Tustin Unified need to complete interdistrict transfer paperwork with their current district of residence before they are able to enroll (see below for details)
If a student has an IEP, the IEP team must agree to independent study and determine that it is the best placement for the student. Please contact your school’s IEP team prior to enrolling at Tustin Connect.
IS THERE AN ENROLLMENT DEADLINE?
Students can enroll at Tustin Connect throughout the year (before April 1) as long as there is available space. Students who reside outside of the Tustin Unified District boundaries can also apply for inter-transfers to Tustin Connect at anytime during the year if space is available.
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION REGARDING ENROLLMENT?
Any kindergarten through 12th grade student residing within Tustin Unified may enroll at Tustin Connect. Students who reside outside of Tustin Unified need to complete interdistrict transfer paperwork with their current district of residence before they are able to enroll (see below for details)
If a student has an IEP, the IEP team must agree to independent study and determine that it is the best placement for the student. Please contact your school’s IEP team prior to enrolling at Tustin Connect.
IS THERE AN ENROLLMENT DEADLINE?
Students can enroll at Tustin Connect throughout the year (before April 1) as long as there is available space. Students who reside outside of the Tustin Unified District boundaries can also apply for inter-transfers to Tustin Connect at anytime during the year if space is available.
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION REGARDING ENROLLMENT?
Visit the Tustin Unified School District's website for complete enrollment information. You can click here to view the webpage.
ARE THERE ANY FEES OR TUITION?
No. Tustin Connect is a tuition-free public school and no fees are ever required. Please view the documents below for more information regarding TUSD's policies regarding fees.
ARE THERE ANY FEES OR TUITION?
No. Tustin Connect is a tuition-free public school and no fees are ever required. Please view the documents below for more information regarding TUSD's policies regarding fees.
| Guidelines for Student Fees |
| Guidelines for District Staff and Parents Regarding Fees |
| Permissible Student Fees - English |
| Permissible Student Fees - Spanish |
| Parent Guardian Newsletter Eng |
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Inter-District Transfer Students (Outside of TUSD)
If you reside outside of the Tustin Unified School District boundaries, you must provide an inter-district transfer form from your district of residence along with your enrollment paperwork. Here are the steps:
- Request and obtain an interdistrict transfer from your school district of residence.
- Fill out the online transfer request with TUSD. Click this link to create an account and submit the online request.
- Submit the approved interdistrict transfer form and a copy of your child’s most recent report card, attendance report, and discipline report to the Transfer office at the Tustin Unified School District offices.
- Located at 14741 North B Street, Tustin, CA 92780, Phone: 714-730-7301
- Wait for the approval of the transfer from the district office and then contact our school office to finish the enrollment process.
