HOW TO APPLY FOR A STUDENT SCHOOL TRANSFER OPTION:

1. Determine if your child qualifies for a published, allowable transfer option.
   • 2025-2026 Elementary School Capacity, Maximization, Diversity Transfer Chart
   • 2025-2026 Middle School Capacity, Maximization, Diversity Transfer Chart
   • 2025-2026 High School Capacity, Maximization, Diversity Transfer Chart
   • 2025-2026 High School Program of Emphasis Information Item
   • 2025-2026 SCPS Employee Student Transfer Information Item
2. Complete the appropriate transfer application.
3. Submit the transfer application via the online application system. 
4. Receive a transfer request notification email.
5. If a transfer request is approved, families must complete the appropriate steps for enrollment.
   • All approved transfer notifications include an enrollment deadline. 
   • If the parents/guardians do not enroll their child by the stated deadline, they will be required to submit a new transfer application.

Additional Policy Information:

• Once a transfer is approved and a student has enrolled at the approved transfer school, the student may not re-enroll in the zoned school until the student has completed the current academic year.
• Once the school year begins, midyear exits are not permitted.
• Students are permitted one transfer per level (elementary, middle, high) from the same geographic attendance zone.
• The on-time application period is February 1st - March 1st.
• The deadline for a first quarter transfer request is July 15th. 
• A student that is determined to be disruptive to the educational program of the out of zone school by reason of repeated tardiness, excessive absences, disruptive behavior, or other reasons may be reassigned to the students zoned school at the discretion of the school's principal and executive director.

CONTROLLED OPEN ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

Need Help? Contact the Student Assignment & Program Access Department.