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Transfer Options Within Dallas ISD

While students in Dallas ISD are zoned to a particular school, they may apply for transfers to other schools that better match their interests or needs if they meet the eligibility requirements listed below. However, all transfers are subject to approval and space availability. It is also important to note that if a student transfers away from his or her assigned school, the district does not provide transportation.

The three main ways for students to transfer include:

  1. Student Transfers: Initiated because of student/family needs
  2. Public Education Grant (PEG) Transfers: Initiated because of the school’s performance
  3. Out-of-District Transfers: Initiated because an out of district student wants to attend a Dallas ISD school

There are application deadlines associated with each of these transfer options so be sure to check the most current deadlines by visiting the Dallas ISD website or by contacting your school or the district directly.

Student Transfers

The first type of transfer is defined as a ”Student Transfer.” A student may submit a transfer request to attend the nearest Dallas ISD School if (1) the new school offers a program or course that the neighborhood school does not offer, or (2) the student cannot attend the neighborhood school due to personal or family circumstances. For example, if the student is interested in a program like the ROTC, but the neighborhood school does not offer that program, the student may apply for a transfer to another district school that offers a ROTC program. Another example is a “hardship transfer.” A hardship might be if a parent works far away from their child’s neighborhood school, and would find it difficult to get back to that school quickly in case of an emergency. The typical transfer window for this type of transfer is early January to early March, and the transfer application will need to be repeated every year if the child wishes to remain at the school. The process for this transfer includes:

  • A parent needs to first contact the new school’s principal to obtain an approval for a transfer. If the principal accepts the transfer, he or she will sign the transfer request application.
  • Once the principal of the new school approves the transfer, the transfer application needs to be signed by the principal of the student’s neighborhood school.
  • Finally, submit the transfer application for approval to the Student Transfer Office at Dallas ISD (see contact information below).
  • If the Student Transfer Office denies the application, the parent may file an appeal and present his or her case to a committee. The appeal will usually take place towards the end of the school year. In order to file an appeal, contact the Student Transfer Office directly.

Student Transfer Office
2617 North Henderson Ave. Portable 1
Dallas, Texas 75206
Office: (972) 749-5720
Fax: (972) 749-5724

PEG Transfers

The second type of transfer is related to school performance. Students attending a Public Education Grant (PEG) designated schools are eligible to transfer to a different school. PEG schools are low-performing schools where 50% or more of the students did not pass any of the TAKS/STAAR subjects in two of the preceding three years, or schools that were recently rated Academically Unacceptable by the Texas Education Agency. Every year, districts must notify the parents of a student in a PEG-designated school of the school’s PEG status by February 1st. If your child is zoned to a PEG school they can transfer to a select number of public schools. A list of current PEG-designated schools and Non-PEG schools eligible to transfer to, can be downloaded from the district website by visiting www.dallasisd.org/Page/100. This list is updated annually, so it is important to visit the website to see the most recent list of eligible schools.

Out of District Transfers

The third type of transfer is an out-of-district transfer. Students who live outside of the district, but want to attend a district school may be eligible for an out of district transfer. You can download the Out of District Form from the district’s website at www.dallasisd.org/Page/100.

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