Student Transfer Information
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The 2024-25 student transfer window has closed.
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Keller ISD Resident or Currently Enrolled Student Request
Application Window: February 1-May 31, 2024When reviewing student transfer requests, the requesting campus administrators will consider each request on an individual basis and decisions will be made depending on space availability, along with adherence to the following guidelines:
- Student's academic, attendance (including tardiness), and behavioral history;
- Student's need for special education services not provided at home campus;
- Evidence of physical or medical needs of students; and
- Feeder pattern progression (students are not guaranteed progression through feeder pattern campuses).
Meeting any or all of the above criteria does not guarantee approval. Keller ISD will not increase staffing allocations to accommodate transfer requests. Consideration of the effect of the transfer may differ at elementary and secondary schools.
All transfer decisions made by campus principals are final and may not be appealed.
Questions? Email StudentServices@KellerISD.net
For more information about KISD's transfer policies, click a topic below:
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TRANSPORTATION
Keller ISD does not provide transportation for approved student transfers, unless otherwise required by law. Parents will be responsible for providing transportation to and from the campus.
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RESIDENCE CHANGE
If you move to another attendance zone or out of the District during the course of a semester, you must immediately provide the campus with an updated proof of residence and immediately submit a transfer request.
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SIBLING TRANSFER
Sibling status will not guarantee transfer approval. Siblings must meet the transfer guidelines to be approved for transfer.
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REVOKING A TRANSFER
Student transfers may be denied and/or revoked due to poor attendance, excessive tardiness, failure to pick up students at dismissal time, lack of parental cooperation, and/or behavioral issues.
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Non-Residents of Keller ISD
Application Window: May 1-31Students who reside outside the Keller ISD attendance zone and are not currently enrolled in the District must include the student's most recent attendance and grade reports and disclose any discipline issues from the student's previous school at the time of application. Applications will not be considered unless those reports are included.
Questions? Email StudentServices@KellerISD.net
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Student Transfers for Keller ISD Employees
Non-Resident of KISD: Full-time KISD employees not living within Keller ISD boundaries have an option to transfer their child(ren) into Keller ISD schools.
Resident of KISD: Full-time KISD employees living within the Keller ISD boundaries may request to transfer their child(ren) to a different school within Keller ISD.
These requests will be evaluated with the same guidelines as all other transfer requests. Therefore, your student must be in good standing with their current campus in regard to attendance and discipline. A separate student transfer link for employees can be found in KCloud on the "Employee Student Transfer" tile.
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Student Transfers Frequently Asked Questions
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What are some common reasons for denial of a transfer application?
Reasons for denying a transfer include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Overcrowded condition at receiving campus or the transfer would require employment of additional staff;
- Record of poor attendance, late arrivals, early and/or pick-ups, and/or disciplinary infractions;
- Transfer is being made for the purpose of participating in an extra-curricular activity at receiving campus;
- Previous transfer already granted for the current school year;
- Falsification of information; or
- Revocation of a previous transfer.
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What would cause a transfer to be revoked?
Student transfers may be revoked due to poor attendance, excessive tardiness, failure to pick up students at dismissal time, lack of parental cooperation, and/or behavioral issues.
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When do I need to reapply?
A renewal transfer application must be submitted annually for the following:
- Students that live outside the Keller ISD boundaries; or
- Continuations resulting in students changing buildings in a feeder pattern progression.
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When will I know if my child's transfer request has been approved or denied?
Because there are many variables to be considered when evaluating a request, some decisions may take longer than others. You will be notified by email of the decision.
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If I have more than one student on a transfer, do I need to fill out a separate application for each student?
Yes, you need to fill out a separate application for each student.
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Will my transfer student be eligible to participate in University Interscholastic League (UIL) varsity sports?
Parents/Guardians should contact the Keller ISD Athletic Department at 817-744-1066 to verify if a student will be eligible for UIL participation at a new campus, or if transferring will result in the forfeiture of varsity eligibility for a year. Participation will be in accordance with all applicable UIL regulations. Varsity athletic participation is based on UIL residency requirements for grades 8-12. The UIL residency rule applies to athletics only.
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Can I request a transfer for the current school year?
Requests for current school year transfers are only considered in extraordinary circumstances. You can initiate the request by emailing your students’ current school principal directly. Please provide an explanation for the transfer request.
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Which employees are eligible to apply for a transfer for their child?
The employee must be a full-time contract professional employee. The employee must be a parent, legal guardian or other person having lawful control of the child who has retained some level of custodial rights.
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Is bus transportation provided for transfer students?
No, Keller ISD does not provide transportation for approved student transfers, unless otherwise required by law. Parents will be responsible for providing transportation to and from the campus.
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What happens if I change residences?
If you move to another attendance zone or out of the District during the course of a semester, you must immediately provide the campus with an updated proof of residence and immediately submit a transfer request.
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Does one student's successful transfer guarantee that a sibling's transfer will be approved?
No, sibling status will not guarantee transfer approval. Siblings must meet transfer guidelines to be approved for a transfer.
