Mill Valley School District
School Placement Procedures

How is school placement decided?
A common misperception is that parents “choose” their child’s school. Parents have the opportunity to state a preference for a particular school. Actual placement, while taking preferences into consideration, is dependent on the following criteria:

• Siblings of currently enrolled students residing in the District are considered residents of the sibling’s school and will be enrolled in that school if they wish and if there is space. The currently enrolled sibling must be in attendance at the school when the new enrollee enters the school.

• For students new to the District, assignment shall occur in the following priority order:
  - District placement needs (including goal of creating equitable facility capacities and class sizes across grade levels and schools; identified special education needs)
  - Facility capacity
  - Class size
  - Proximity of residence to the preferred school
  - Interdistrict Attendance

When will I be notified?
Students registered in first enrollment period (January & February) usually will be notified of school assignment by May 1. Students registered after first enrollment period will be notified of school assignment by July 1. Students registering after the last day of current school year will be notified of school assignment prior to the opening of school.

What if my child is not placed in the preferred school?  
When demand exceeds capacity a waiting list is established and parents may exercise their option to have their child’s name placed on the list.  Additional placements in a school may be taken from the waiting list but may not be made until August.  

To read full Administrative Regulation regarding Student Enrollment and School Assignment, click here.

Questions?  Email bkent@mvschools.org or call 415.389.7700.

July 2008