Middle School Choice
Middle & K8 School of Choice Webinar
Middle School Choice
Department Address
1515 Hughes Way
Long Beach, CA 90810
Helpline
(562) 997-8306
Email
HSMSChoicehelp@lbschools.net
Hello Future 6th Graders!
Current LBUSD Students: Middle School placements have been finalized and are posted to ParentVUE. Your assigned middle or K8 school will contact you regarding orientation and course scheduling.
New & Returning LBUSD Resident Students: (not currently enrolled): Enrollment will continue at your middle school of residence starting May 1. Click HERE to determine your school of residence.
If you do not live in Long Beach and want to attend a Long Beach middle school: Parents should first contact their district of residence for an Interdistrict Permit (IDP) application. Once obtained, the approved form should be submitted to the Long Beach School District using this email: MiddleIDP@lbschools.net.
Visit our IDP webpage for complete details
We’re excited to welcome you to middle school!
School of Choice Office
Helpline: (562) 997-8306
HSMSChoicehelp@lbschools.net
MSK8 School of Choice Information Events End March 19
MSK8 School of Choice Webinars
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2025 Middle School Choice Timeline for Matriculating 5th Graders
FAQs
- Who must complete a School of Choice Application?
- I am in a private school and want to return to LBUSD for middle school OR I am new to LBUSD… what do I need to do?
- What if I don’t have computer access or I don’t know how to use ParentVue?
- How do I choose / select middle schools?
- I want to attend my middle school of residence. Do I have to pick 3 other schools?
- I want to keep attending my K8 school. Do I need to complete the application?
- What if I wish to go back to my home school?
- What if I moved?
- Why does my MSOR show “NORMS”?
- Why do I get an ERROR page when I try to log on ParentVue?
- What are the chances of getting one of my school preferences?
- What if my child is GATE identified?
- What if my child has RSP or Speech (DIS)?
- What if my child has an IEP or is in a SDC program?
- When do I choose my middle school electives?
Who must complete a School of Choice Application?
I am in a private school and want to return to LBUSD for middle school OR I am new to LBUSD… what do I need to do?
What if I don’t have computer access or I don’t know how to use ParentVue?
How do I choose / select middle schools?
I want to attend my middle school of residence. Do I have to pick 3 other schools?
I want to keep attending my K8 school. Do I need to complete the application?
What if I wish to go back to my home school?
What if I moved?
Why does my MSOR show “NORMS”?
Why do I get an ERROR page when I try to log on ParentVue?
What are the chances of getting one of my school preferences?
What if my child is GATE identified?
What if my child has RSP or Speech (DIS)?
What if my child has an IEP or is in a SDC program?
When do I choose my middle school electives?
Nondiscrimination Statement: The Long Beach Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, or bullying, targeted at any student or employee by anyone, based on the student or employees actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy and related conditions, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Steve Rockenbach, Director of Employee Relations and Ethics, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8220, srockenbach@lbschools.net and Title IX Coordinator: Kimberly Dalton, Director of Human Resource Services, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8108, kdalton@lbschools.net and 504 Coordinator: Jenny R. Acosta, Program Administrator, 2221 Argonne Ave, LB 90815, 562-986-6870, JRAcosta@lbschools.net.