District of Choice Accepting Applications

Tell a Friend!  The award-winning Charter Oak Unified School District (COUSD) is now accepting District of Choice applications for nonresidents for the 2024-2025 school year.

Applications are available for all school sites and all grade levels including Oak Knoll Virtual Academy on the COUSD website at www.cousd.net and all District and school offices, or you may call the COUSD Department of Student Services at 626-966-8331 x 90556.  You may also click on the following link for the form:

District of Choice - English

District of Choice - Spanish

Applications will be accepted through December 31, 2023.  However, due to the Winter Break, applications submitted after December 22, 2023, can be left in our drop box at the District Service Center or can be mailed to the Charter Oak Unified District, attention Department of Student Services, at 20240 E. Cienega Ave. Covina, CA 91724, emailed to Debbie Redmon, Student Services Technician, at [email protected] before December 31, 2023.  We are unable to accept any applications beyond the December 31, 2023 deadline.  

Charter Oak Unified School District is unable to accept applications from students living in the Pomona, Azusa, and Rowland school districts. Students residing in those districts can apply for an inter-district transfer.  Please contact the Department of Student Services at 626-966-8331 x90556.

Charter Oak Unified School District is a hidden gem in the San Gabriel Valley. Established in 1894, Charter Oak Unified has become home to nearly 5,000 students and counting! With top-notch educators and professional staff who contribute to our District being recognized with California Distinguished Schools, high-quality STEAM programs, exciting pathways in Project Lead the Way, unparalleled performing arts, competitive athletics, and high-achieving academics, Charter Oak Unified is the school district for all student interests!