Although students are expected to attend school in the attendance zone area where they reside, in-system transfers may be considered. Transfer request applications are only accepted twice a year and must be submitted online.
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Deadline for upcoming school year applications (1st Semester) - Forms must be submitted online by May 30. Kindergarten request are due by March 30.
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Deadline for mid-year applications (2nd Semester) - Forms must be submitted online by November 30.
Parent/Guardian and the student(s) must meet with the principal of the school requesting transfer to and provide a current proof of residence before submitting this application.
All transfer request decisions will be based on the following:
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Capacity and resources of the schools
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Attendance Record
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Discipline Record
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Academic Record
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The best interests of the student and school system.
Please note that if siblings are involved, their records will also be reviewed before decisions are final.
Enrollment is reviewed annually for three consecutive full academic school years. After the third consecutive year’s approval, the student may continue enrollment at the school and/or feeder school. Determination of continued status will consider (but not limited to) the following factors: (Siblings and Parent Included)
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Capacity of the school enrollment and programs
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Attendance and tardiness
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Behavior
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Satisfactory grade performance
Please note that if siblings are involved, their records will also be reviewed before decisions are final.
At any time during the academic school year the administration has the discretion to deny continued enrolling if the following
(but not limited to) become an issue: (Siblings and Parent Included)
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Student becomes truant (5 or more unexcused absences) or has excessive tardies (5 or more)
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Behavior Issues
• Grades begin to fail due to the lack of work ethic or compliance.
- Student not maintaining graduation cohort.
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Failure to disclose pertinent information about a student or providing inaccurate information regarding a student
In system transfer is a privilege. The school administrator has the dicretion to make decisions about continued enrollment.
Etowah County Schools will comply with all AHSAA rules and regulations regarding bona-fide moves and placement.
- Parent/Guardian must meet with the principal of the school requesting to transfer to.
- Parent/ Guardian must provide a current proof of residence.
- All decisions are made through the tribunal committee. All committee decisions are final.
- Parent/Guardian will be notified by the email listed on this application.
Parent/Guardian and the student(s) must meet with the principal of the school requesting transfer to and provide a copy Proof of Residence documents before the deadline to be considered for enrollment in any Etowah County School.
