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Transfer Requests

Please review all the information below to ensure you follow the correct procedure.  Note:  Incomplete request forms or missing supporting documents may result in a delay in processing or denial. 
 
If you have any questions or need assistance regarding this process, contact Sheila Blankenship via phone call (530-824-7700) or email.
What is an Intra & Inter District Tranfer?

What is an Intra & Inter District Tranfer?

INTRA District:  Refers to currently enrolled CUESD students who would like to transfer to another CUESD school other than the one assigned to their home address.  (Ed Code 35160.5).  Generally, Intradistrict Transfers are approved for five years. However, there are exceptions to this based on individual circumstances.  
 
INTER District:  is used when families wish to enroll their students) in a school district other than the one assigned to their home address.  This applies to students trying to transfer into our out of the CUESD school district. (Ed Code 35160, 46600).  Most school districts offer year-long approval and require renewals on an annual basis.
Intra and Inter District Transfer Forms

Intra and Inter District Transfer Forms

Transfer Request Information

Transfer Request Information

Intra Within CUESD

The parents/legal guardians of any student who resides within district boundaries may apply to enroll their child in any district school, regardless of the location of their residence within the district.  (Education Code 35160.5)
 
Current School Year
Intradistrict transfers requests for the current school year may take up to 2 weeks to review and are reviewed and processed by the District Office based on grade/class sizes.  Schools within our district may be impacted due to late enrollments and/or class sizes.  All students should remain in their existing placement until confirmation of approved request has been made.
 
Next School Year
In order to ensure that priorities for enrollment in district schools are implemented in accordance with law and Board policy, Intradistrict Transfer Requests shall be submitted between April 1 - April 30 of the school year preceding the school year for which the transfer is requested.  Requests received after April 30 will be placed on a waiting list.
 
Final decisions will be made as soon as all enrollment priorities have been applied. 
 
NOTE:
  • No student currently residing within a school's attendance area shall be displaced by an intradistrict transfer student. (EC 35160.5)
  • Intradistrict Transfer Requests are approved for five years. Unless approved for a one-year period based on special circumstances.
  • Parents/legal guardians who submit applications will be considered based on available space (class/grade level) and date of application. (First come, first serve basis).  If no space is available, the student is placed on a waiting list. 
  • Priority will be given to students based on the following criteria as long as space is available (class/grade level): 
    • Is a sibling of another student already attending that school
    • Has a parent/guardian whose primary place of employment is that school
  • If the Intradistrict Transfer Request is approved, transportation is the responsibility of the parent.  The district is under no obligation to provide transportation per Board Policy.

Inter Leave CUESD

Students living within CUESD boundaties transferring to another district.
 
Families may apply to attend another school outside of CUESD by completing an Interdistrict Transfer Form.  Interdistrict Transfer Forms are reviewed and processed at the Corning Elementary School District office (1005 Hoag Street).  
 
According to Ed Code and Board Policy, the releasing district shall review and approve/deny the Interdistrict Transfer Form within 10 days of receipt.  
 
If the district releases the student to attend another district, the district will forward the signed form to the requested district office for review and processing.  Students are to remain in existing school placements until both districts have reviewed and approved the Interdistrict Transfer Form.  

Inter Attend CUESD

We are pleased to welcome students from all areas of our community. If you live outside of the Corning Unified Elementary School District (CUESD) boundaries, you will need to complete an Interdistrict Transfer Form. Contact your District of Residence to complete the necessary form. Once your home district approves the transfer and releases your student from their rolls, the Interdistrict Transfer Form will be submitted to th CUESD District office for review and processing.  Interdistrict transfers are approved based on grade/class space availability at the requested school. CUESD requires Interdistrict Transfer Forms to be renewed each year.
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What form do I use to have my student transfered to another CUESD School?

An INTRAdistrict Transfer form is used when a parent/legal guardian would like their student placed at another CUESD school than their school based on address/residency.

I want my student to attend a school outside of CUESD, what form do I use?

An INTERdistrict transfer form is used when a parent/legal guardian would like their CUESD student to attend another school district OR when a parent/legal guadian would like their student who lives in another school district to attend a CUESD school.

Is there a specific time period to request an Intradistrict Transfer?

Intradistrict Transfer Requests for the current school year can be submitted at anytime throughout the school year.  They are reviewed and processed by the District Office based on grade/class sizes.  If there is a wait list established, such requests may be added to the wait list based on date of submission.  Schools within our district may be impacted due to late enrollments and/or class sizes.  Parents will be notified as soon as possible.

Where do I get Intra or Inter District Transfer forms?

INTRA District Tranfer Forms can be downloaded from this page or can be picked up at the Corning Elementary School District Office (hours 8 - 4, Monday through Friday).
 
For INTER District Forms, parents/legal Guardians, should obtain the Interdistrict Transfer Form from the student's district of residence.  
 
For parents/legal guardians who wish to request their student attend a school outside of CUESD District, the INTER Dsitrict Transfer Form can be downloaded from this page or picked up at the Corning Elementary School District Office. 

How long will it take for our request to be reviewed and processed?

For INTRA District Transfer Forms, placement is based on first come, first serve basis as long as class/grade level enrollment allows.  If there is a wait list already established for the current school year, Intra District Requests will be added to the wait list based upon receipt date of form.
 
Until an INTRA has been approved by the District, students are required to stay in their existing school/class placements.  
 
INTER District Transfers have two steps in their review process.  
 
Step One:  The district of which the student resides in should receive the INTER District Transfer Request first.  They need to approve releasing the student from their rolls prior to another District accepting the student. 
 
If a Parent/Guardian is requesting CUESD to release a CUESD student in order to attend another district's school, the INTER District Transfer Form on this page is used.  The form can also be requested through the Corning Union Elementary School District (CUESD) Office.  Once the District Office receives the completed form, by law and Board Policy, they have 10 days to review and process. If approved, the District Office will forward the form along to the next District for review and process.  
 
Step Two:  Districts that receive an INTER District Request form asking approval to accept a CUESD student to attend one of the district's school will verify that the releasing District has reviewed and process.  Once verified, the new District will review and process according to their timeline.
 
Until both steps have been approved, students are required to stay in their existing school/class placements.  

Is transportation provided by CUESD for an approved tranfer?

It is the repsonsiblity of the parent to provide transportation, once an INTRA or INTER District Transfer form has been approved.  
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