In-District Transfers

Transfer requests are considered on a first-come, first-served basis and are based on the following criteria:

• There is adequate capacity in the school (acceptance of the transfer should not cause a hardship on resident students).

• The student demonstrates regular attendance, academic effort, and conformance with school disciplinary standards.

• The parent is willing and able to provide timely transportation.

• The school offers a program suitable to meet the educational and other needs of the student.

What if a Student's Transfer Gets Approved, But Does Not Meet Criteria?

The principal will communicate expectations to the parent and student, and the transfer may be revoked.

Junior High and High School

In-District Transfer Requests will be accepted each year beginning December 10. Applications will be reviewed on January 10, April 10, and June 1.

For optimal consideration for the next school year, submit applications by January 10.

Acceptance or denial of applications received by January 10 will be communicated to parents by February 28. Applications submitted after the third due date in June may not be considered until after the fourth day of school in September.

Elementary

In-District Transfer Requests will be accepted each year beginning February 14. Requests will be reviewed on March 1, May 1, and June 15.

For optimal consideration for the next school year, submit requests by March 1.

Acceptance or denial of requests received March 1 will be communicated to parents by April 15. Requests submitted after the third due date in June may not be considered until after the fourth day of school in September.

Parents who wish to rescind a transfer and enroll their child in their resident school should fill out a Request to Rescind form or submit a rescind letter as soon as possible.

Parents have the right to appeal a denied or revoked transfer request.

Submit a letter to waivers@puyallupsd.org within five business days of receipt of the denial notification. The appeal will be forwarded to the Director of Student Support for review. A meeting or phone call shall be held within fifteen school business days after receipt of the request.  A written decision will then be issued.

Puyallup School District
Attention:  Waivers
Education Service Center
302 Second Street SE 
Puyallup, WA 98372

Transportation is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. Students attending a school other than their resident school are not provided school bus transportation.