- Little Elm ISD
- Student Transfers
2020-2021 LEISD Transfer Process
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Transfers are approved for one school year only. All students must reapply each year. The approval of a transfer does not guarantee future transfer approval for subsequent years. The student’s attendance and discipline during the current year will be evaluated prior to approval for the coming school year. On March 2, transfer parents will receive the transfer application by email. If the parent wants to continue the student’s transfer, the following process will be followed:
- Parents/Guardians may request a transfer by completing and submitting the Continuing Transfer Request Form by March 31, 2020 (this form will not accept responses prior to March 2).
- These applications will be processed and parents will be notified of the decision prior to the end of the 2019-2020 school year.
- A letter designating approval or denial will be emailed to parents/guardians from the Office of Student Services prior to the last day of the 2019/2020 school year. The District has the right to revoke a transfer if the student does not adhere to all policies and regulations or based upon poor attendance, excessive tardiness, or inappropriate student behavior the prior school year.
- A second window will open on May 25th and close on July 17th.
- A letter designating approval or denial will be emailed to parents/guardians from the Office of Student Services prior to August 1, 2020. The District has the right to revoke a transfer if the student does not adhere to all policies and regulations or based upon poor attendance, excessive tardiness, or inappropriate student behavior the prior school year.
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For students that did not attend LEISD on a transfer during the 2019-2020 school year and wish to for the 2020/2021 school year there will be two windows to request a transfer. The first window will open on April 1st and close on April 30th. The second window will open on May 25th and close on July 17th.
- Communication will be shared on the LEISD website and shared through the District newsletter throughout the month of April.
- Parents should submit the application by April 30, 2020 for the first window and July 17th 2020 for the second window.
- Applications will be processed and a letter designating approval or denial will be emailed to parents/guardians from the Office of Student Services prior to May 15th for the first window and July 31st for the second window.
- Parents/Guardians may request a transfer by filling out the New Transfer Request Form (this form will not accept responses prior to April 1)
- Parent/Guardian must provide appropriate documentation including
- Proof of residence in "home" district
- The student's school records - including report card, attendance, and discipline reports
- Transfers are processed on a first-come basis and considered independently at the time of their request by Little Elm ISD.
- Once a completed Transfer Application, including all requested documentation is received, it will be reviewed. Transfer decisions are based upon required documentation submitted and space available.
Transportation for Transfer Students
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No District transportation will be provided for District Transfer students. In applying for a District Transfer, parents assume responsibility for transporting their students to and from school.
Factors Considered in the Approval Process
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Factors considered in approving transfer applications include, but are not limited to: building capacity, current program or campus enrollment, growth projections, grade level enrollment, teacher allocation, professional staff allocations, and the student’s behavior and attendance history.
Students Who Become Non-Residents
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A resident student who becomes a non-resident during the course of a semester shall be permitted to continue in attendance for the remainder of the semester. Prior to the end of the semester, parents may apply for an Out of District Transfer if the student qualifies and space is available. Parents with a contract to build a house will be permitted to transfer into the district on a provisional basis for no more than 90 calendar days from the date of the transfer application. If legal residence is not established within this 90 day period in the form of a tax statement or lease agreement, the student’s transfer shall be revoked. The parent may elect to complete an application for Out of District Transfer for consideration of acceptance by Little Elm ISD. The student must meet all application criteria.
UIL
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All UIL rules regarding student eligibility for competition will be followed. Approval of an Out of District Transfer application does not verify the student’s eligibility for competition under UIL rules. Students in athletics who move from one high school to another are ineligible for varsity competition for one year by UIL rules. Students may not transfer for athletic purposes. Students who participate in UIL athletics must verify eligibility through the District Athletic Director. All required paperwork and documentation must be provided in order for the student to be considered for participation in athletics in Little Elm ISD.
Revoking Transfers
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Transfer students must follow all Little Elm ISD rules and regulations, including but not limited to: District Policies and Regulations; the Student Code of Conduct, and Attendance Requirements. Transfer students may have their transfer revoked if the student does not adhere to all policies and regulations or based upon poor attendance, excessive tardiness, or inappropriate student behavior.
Emoloyee's child(ren) may attend the school in which their parent is employed OR they may apply for transfer to a LEISD school which is open to receive internal transfers.
Students residing in LEISD will be considered for transfers within the District based upon the District's capacity to accommodate the transfer as determined through the Office of Student Services.
Students placed at Prestwick through the previous lottery system will be honored through their 5th grade year. They will attend their zoned middle school after completing the 5th grade.
Previous middle school student lottery assignments (6-8) will end with the 2019-2020 school year. They will attend their zoned middle school after completing the 5th grade.
Please note that if false or misleading informaiton is provided, the original transfer request will be subject to immediate revocation and the student will be placed back to their neighborhood school.
