School Transfer

We understand that circumstances may arise that lead you to consider a school transfer for your child. In accordance with Board Policy JBCCA and Board Regulation JBCCA-R (1), we want to provide you with clear guidelines on the transfer process.

How to Apply

1. Complete the School Transfer Request Application (see below).

2. Submit your application along with any required documentation to the Family Services Department.

3. Families will receive written notification regarding the status of their transfer request.

Resources

• School Transfer Request 25-26: Application
• School Transfer Request 25-26 (Spanish): Application
• Board Policy JBCCA: Student Assignment to Schools 
• Regulation JBCCA-R(1): Student Assignment to Schools - Procedures
• Employee School Choice (Submit Requests Here): Employee Children Enrollment

Residency

A student must be a current Henry County resident to apply for school transfer. If a student is approved for a transfer and subsequently moves outside of Henry County, the school transfer will end at the time of the move.

If the student receives Exceptional Student Educational services, the school selected must have the Exceptional Student Educational services required by the current Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Attendance and Code of Conduct Expectations

Students approved for school transfer are expected to have regular and punctual attendance and to abide by all disciplinary rules outlined in the Code of Conduct.
Applications for school transfer can be denied if the student has a history of attendance or Code of Conduct violations, defined as:

• Any combination of ten (10) or more unexcused tardies, checkouts, or absences in an academic year; or
• Code of Conduct violations - four (4) or more In-School Suspensions, or 1 Out-of-School Suspension in an academic year.

A student’s approval for transfer may be revoked by the department responsible for student transfers if attendance or Code of Conduct violations (as defined above) occur at the requested school and the student will be expected to immediately enroll in the school of their residence.

High School Athletics

If the student transfers at the high school level, he/she must meet Georgia High School Association requirements to participate in competitive interscholastic activities. Please consult the school athletic director before the transfer.