Interdistrict Transfer (Outside of District)
Transfer Requests will be accepted beginning January 15 through July 15 for the following school year.
Interdistrict transfers occur when a student moves from one school district to another. CJUSD begins accepting renewal transfers for the subsequent school year in February. Transfer requests into CJUSD are accepted depending upon space availability, a review of the incoming student's records of attendance, behavior, and academic needs.
Transfers for the current year may occur when families move during the academic year. Employment-based transfer requests out of CJUSD to another district must include proof of employment and must meet criteria set out by CA Education Code. Failure of a parent/guardian to meet any timelines established by the District shall be deemed an abandonment of the request.
Transfers are acted upon within 30 calendar days. Denied requests can be appealed to the county board of education within 30 calendar days from the date of the final denial. CA Education Code states:
Transfers for the current year may occur when families move during the academic year. Employment-based transfer requests out of CJUSD to another district must include proof of employment and must meet criteria set out by CA Education Code. Failure of a parent/guardian to meet any timelines established by the District shall be deemed an abandonment of the request.
Transfers are acted upon within 30 calendar days. Denied requests can be appealed to the county board of education within 30 calendar days from the date of the final denial. CA Education Code states:
- For an interdistrict transfer request received by the district 15 or fewer calendar days before the commencement of instruction in the school year for which the transfer is sought, the district will notify the parent/guardian of its final decision within 30 calendar days from the date the request was received.
- For an interdistrict transfer request received by the district more than 15 days before the commencement of instruction in the school year for which the interdistrict transfer is sought, the district will notify the parent/guardian of its final decision as soon as possible, but no later than 14 calendar days after the commencement of instruction in the school year for which transfer is sought.
An interdistrict transfer may be revoked by CJUSD for failure to maintain good attendance, behavior (including dress code adherence), and academic effort. It should also be noted that parents accepting a transfer to a uniform school must maintain that particular dress code.
Contact
Questions?
Please contact the District Office
559-992-8888
Interdistrict Transfer Guidelines
When Transfers May Be Approved
Transfers may be approved for:
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Sibling already attending the requested school
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Health or safety concerns
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Continuing enrollment in high school
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Completing final two years at current school
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Change of residence
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Victims of bullying, as defined in Education Code §48900(r)
Employment & Military Transfers
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Parent/guardian employed in another school district (requires verification form and pay stub)
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Military families must provide proof of active duty
Maintaining Transfer Status
Approved transfers require:
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At least 90% attendance and no more than 10 tardies per semester
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Acceptable behavior (≤10 discipline points per semester, no Level C offenses)
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Minimum 2.0 GPA
Transfers may be revoked if these conditions are not met.
Transfer Duration
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Transfers are valid for one school year and must be renewed annually.
Reasons Transfers May Be Denied
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Sibling not at requested school
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Insufficient evidence for health, safety, or residence claims
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No prior enrollment in the requested district
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Employment documentation missing
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School or district is at capacity
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Childcare needs for high school students
Appeals Process
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Appeal the district’s denial to the Superintendent within 10 days
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Further appeal to Kings County Superintendent of Schools within 30 days
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Missed deadlines are considered abandonment of the request