Special Transfer Option

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.

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The 2010-2011 Special Transfer Option deadline has passed. Applications received by the May 28 deadline are processed in the lottery. The lottery selects students based on the requested school's space availability. Parents will be notified by mail in June of the lottery results.

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.

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Key Dates for the 2010 – 2011 school year:

April 1:


Applications available.

April/May:


List of schools that have space available for Special Transfer Option students.

May 28:


Deadline to submit an application for the 2010-2011 school year.

June:


  • 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.

July:


  • Updated list of schools with openings is published.
  • Waiting list students notified and placed if space becomes available.
  • Late applications placed according to space availability.

August 23:


First day of school.

August 26:


Special Transfer Option status cancelled for students who have not enrolled.