Placements & Exceptions

A parent/guardian may request an alternative school assignment for elementary students if there is a documented hardship involving a working parent/guardian and the need for child care services. No such provisions are made for reassignment of middle or high school students. Refer to school board policy JC-RZ.

A parent or guardian who is a resident of the City of Lynchburg and an employee of the Lynchburg City Schools may enroll or request a transfer of their child to another school in the division. Approval of any request is discretionary and based upon the principal’s recommendation and availability of space in the new school. School reassignments will be valid for a period of one year. Parent/guardian employees must reapply for consideration annually.

Parent/guardian employees must insure that students maintain good attendance as well as consistently arrive and depart school according to the published hours of operation for schools. Reassignments may be revoked for students who experience issues related to truancy; including, but not limited to, excessive absences, tardies, or early dismissals, and repeated late pick-ups from school and the child/children may be required to attend the school serving the legal residence of the parent/guardian.

For placement questions, please contact the Office of the Superintendent at (434) 515-5070 or email [email protected].

• Resident Employee Request for School Placement Form

The Lynchburg School Board annually sets a tuition rate for non-resident students to attend the Lynchburg City Schools. The tuition rate is approximately the amount spent from local tax funds for the education of one student for one year.
Non-resident Student Tuition page.

Lynchburg City resident students who are currently enrolled in a private school or receiving home instruction may apply for part-time enrollment in Lynchburg City Schools to take advantage of LCS course offerings and extracurricular activities. Click here for more information about part-time enrollment.

Click here for more information about Lynchburg City Schools' three schools for innovation.

Click here for more information about year-round school at William Marvin Bass Elementary School.

School board policy JC-RZZ explains when and how students may attend a school outside their assigned attendance zone beyond the placement processes listed above.

Zone waiver requests will open May 1 and must be submitted no later than June 30. Families new to Lynchburg City Schools must submit requests within 30 days of enrollment.

• Out-of-Zone Student Placement Request Form