This option is available to a student who wishes to attend a school other than the one in his or her attendance area. Transfers are made through application only and are determined by lottery based on space availability. Transportation to the new school is the responsibility of the parent or guardian.
The 2011-2012 Special Transfer Option application deadline has passed. Lottery results to be mailed in June.
Applications that are received after the deadline are filed according to the date they are received. If space becomes available in the requested school, parents will be notified during the summer. Students on waiting lists are placed before late applications.
Download Special Transfer Option Application
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Key Dates for the 2011 – 2012 school year: |
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April 4: |
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Applications available. |
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April/May: |
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List of schools that have space available for Special Transfer Option students. |
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May 13: |
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Deadline to submit an application for the 2011-2012 school year. Applications must be submitted to the School Choice Office. |
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June: |
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- Lottery conducted for schools not designated to receive NCLB or
Opportunity Scholarship transfers.
- Parents are notified by mail of the lottery results.
- Late applications accepted and filed according to the date received.
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July: |
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- Waiting list students notified and placed if space becomes available.
- Late applications placed according to space availability.
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August 19: |
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Last day to place students on waiting list or late applications. |
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August 22: |
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First day of school. |
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August 25: |
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Special Transfer Option status cancelled for students who have not enrolled. |
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