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Interdistrict Transfers

General Information

General Information

Interdistrict transfers (IDTs) are required to transfer from one district to another; this includes leaving or requesting to enter the Sequoia Union High School District. Below you will find links to additional information on how to complete the process. Please review the appropriate section that corresponds with your desire to transfer out of SUHSD, or transfer into SUHSD. 

 

  • IDT requests for the upcoming school year must be received between October 15 - February 1 preceding the school year for which the IDT is sought.
    • These IDTs are reviewed within 30 calendar days of the end of the IDT window.
    • The district will have a response to these IDTs by March 1. 
  • IDT requests for the current school year: contact Student Services as these IDTs are only reviewed for students that move outside the district boundaries during the school year.
  • Failure to adhere to timelines will be deemed an abandonment of the request
  • All IDT requests to enter a SUHSD must include all required attachments in order to be processed.  Incomplete requests will be rejected.
  • All approved IDTs require students to remain in good standing, earning above-average grades with positive attendance and behavior; IDTs may be revoked for students in poor standing.
  • Students of military families have additional provisions under Assembly Bill (AB) 2949 and Education Code (EC) 48204.6: students meeting certain criteria are permitted to continue attending the student's "school of origin" during that school year, regardless of any change of residence of the military family.
 
SUHSD's policies on Interdistrict Transfers:  BP 5117  |  AR 5117 
IDT Into SUHSD

IDT Into SUHSD

  1. Obtain a Release: Students living outside of the Sequoia Union High School District boundary wanting to transfer INTO SUHSD need to direct a letter to their current district of residence (home district) requesting a release. Refer to your home district’s website or contact them for more information so you can understand the entire process; each district often follows different procedures.  If your home district approves your request for a release, the signed and approved release will be forwarded to SUHSD.  Please request a copy of the release to upload with your application.  Release approval by the District of Residence does not guarantee or imply transfer approval by Sequoia Union High School District
  2. Submit an “Interdistrict Transfer – Application to Transfer Into SUHSD” form (en Español)
    1. This form is only available during the IDT window (see above)
  3. Attachments:
    1. A signed release approval from the District of Residence
    2. A copy of your student’s most recent grades and/or transcript, attendance and behavior report; it is required to have positive attendance, grades, and behavior
    3. A copy of the most recent IEP or 504 plan, if applicable
    4. A letter explaining your reason for requesting an IDT and include any supporting documentation you wish to have evaluated
  4. Upon review of the completed application and corresponding attachments, SUHSD will notify you of the district’s decision in writing. As the process involves a number of factors, requests can be delayed.
 
Note: IDT requests are approved for the school district, not for a particular school site.  If approved, SUHSD will enroll your student at a school site based on space and availability.
IDT Release (out of) SUHSD

IDT Release (out of) SUHSD

Instructions for completing a request for transfer OUT (Release) of SUHSD
 
  • Students living within SUHSD boundaries wanting to transfer OUT of the district need to complete the “Interdistrict Transfer – Application for Release from SUHSD” form (en Español)
  • All IDT requests to leave SUHSD must have a complete Online Registration on file; this guarantees we only process IDT requests for families/students that are verified to reside within the SUHSD attendance boundaries.  You only need to complete the Online Registration once.  If you are requesting a renewal of your previously approved release, please reference your original Online Registration application number and include an updated utility bill with your new request.  You must complete the Online Registration application prior to submitting an IDT requesting to leave the SUHSD. Failure to complete this step will result in your application being rejected.  
  • The IDT needs to be completed in its entirety for it to be processed.  Please include a copy of your completed Online Registration or reference your Online Application number.  
  • You must indicate if your student requires special education services and include an updated IEP; the request will be routed to our Executive Director of Special Education for completion.
  • As the process involves a number of factors, there may be a delay in response.
  • Upon review of the application, the district will make a determination for approval or denial. If approved, the signed application and release will be forwarded to the requested district; you may ask to hand deliver a copy, at your convenience, if you would like to expedite the process
  • Refer to the website of the desired district of attendance (district transferring to) or contact them for more information so you can understand the entire process. Each district often follows different procedures, and there may be additional forms to complete
  • A signed and approved release from SUHSD does not guarantee or imply transfer approval by any other district.
 
Please allow 30 days for processing.  If you would like to know the status of your request, please contact the Department of Student Services at your convenience: Cynthia Guerra: (650) 369-1411 Ext. 22211, Email: cguerra@seq.org
Contact Information

Contact Information

Cynthia Guerra
Administrative Assistant
Ext. 22211

Jarrett Dooley
Executive Director, Student Services
Ext. 22389