Intradistrict Transfers

INTRADISTRICT TRANSFERS WITHIN CAMPBELL UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (CUHSD)

What is an Intradistrict Transfer?

An Intradistrict Transfer allows students residing within the CUHSD boundaries to apply to attend a different school within the district other than their designated home school.

Designated Home School: The address of your residency determines your student’s assigned home school. Use the School Locator Locator to determine your home school.
Enrollment for New Residents: New residents to CUHSD must enroll for their home school based on their address before submitting transfer applications.
Residency Requirements: Residency is established by living at an address for at least 50% of the time on a permanent basis. Only one address is considered for residency verification. *Verifications of home address are performed upon entry to CUHSD, per Board policies BP 5111.1 & AR 5111.1. Falsification of information may revoke the transfer request.

Notification: You will receive an email notification with the decision. If denied, it is due to lack of space.
Transportation: Per Board Policy 5116.1 in general, the district shall not be obligated to provide transportation for students who attend school outside their attendance area. However, upon parent/guardian request, the district shall provide transportation assistance to any student who is eligible for free or reduced-price meals and whose enrollment in a district school outside the student's attendance area is a result of being a victim of bullying. (Education Code 46600)
Withdrawal: Withdrawal nullifies the transfer, and a new request must be submitted upon return.
Per Board Policy, if space becomes available during the annual attendance audit at the onset of each school year, CUHSD will hold a lottery and begin contacting families. Previously denied requests will be held until the lottery or end of September, whichever comes first.

All unapproved requests expire at the end of each September. You will need to reapply during the new transfer request window period if you wish to try again for the next school year.
Reversal : If you wish to return to your original resident school after your transfer approval, a new transfer request must be submitted indicating a “Reversal”.

Intradistrict Application Process

2025-26 School Year: Applications are accepted from December 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025.

*Notifications: Decisions will be emailed by the first week of April. Early submissions will be returned.

Remaining at Current School After Moving: If moving outside CUHSD boundaries, initiate an InterdistrictTransfer. If moving within CUHSD but outside current school boundaries, initiate an Intradistrict Transfer.
Submitting Multiple Requests: Only one transfer request can be submitted at a time.
Free Zone: Certain residents can request transfers during the open window, depending on site capacity.
Emails from Homeschool: Attend home school events until transfer decisions are finalized.
Chances of Approval: Transfers depend on site and program capacity. Include a letter if there are special circumstances.
Notification Timeline: Decisions are sent by the April 15th. Please do not contact the District Office before April 21st for status updates.

Appeals

If denied, you can appeal the decision by emailing the Assistant Superintendent of Education Services-Administrative Assistant Christine Kaline at [email protected] for a review meeting. The decision from the review is final.

Frequently Asked Questions

We live within the CUHSD boundary lines but are considering moving. Can my student stay at their current school?

If your new address is outside the CUHSD boundary lines, you need to submit an Interdistrict Transfer request from your new home school district once you have a signed and dated Lease/Rental agreement or Close of Escrow document. If your new address is still within CUHSD but outside your current school’s boundary lines, you need to initiate an Intradistrict Transfer request.

Can I submit more than one transfer request at a time?

No, you cannot submit more than one transfer request at a time. Attendance is determined by your home school based on your address. You are allowed to submit one transfer request during the open window. If your initial request is denied after placement decisions are made, you may then submit another request for consideration.

What does Free Zone mean?

Free Zone is available to residents whose designated home schools are Branham or Leigh and who live within specific areas. The application period for this option usually runs from December 1 to January 31 for the next school year. To apply, you need to submit Intradistrict Transfer request forms, and approvals are based on the capacity of the site and program. Notifications are generally sent out in early April.

*When applying, make sure to check the Free Zone box on the application form.

I put in a request for a Transfer and I’m getting emails from my home school; does that mean my request was denied? What do I do?

High school attendance is determined by your home address, and the transfer process will not change until the Spring when placement decisions are finalized. Until then, continue participating in your home school's parent night, class selection processes, and Aeries Student Account login process. Once placements are finalized, all information will transfer with your student to the assigned school.

*Parents are encouraged to attend any school's parent nights to gather information.

What are the chances of my transfer request getting approved?

High school attendance is based on your home address. The CUHSD allows a limited number of transfers both within district schools (intra-district) and from outside the district (inter-district), provided there is enough capacity at the desired school. These transfer requests are reviewed annually and are contingent on the availability of space and programs at the schools. If you have special circumstances, please include a letter explaining your situation with your transfer request.

I submitted a transfer request, when will I find out if it has been approved?

The submission period for Free Zone , Intradistrict Transfer request, and outgoing Inter District Transfer request is from December 1 to January 31. Incoming Interdistrict transfer requests can be submitted between February 1 to February 24. All notifications are generally sent out by the second week of April. Please refrain from calling or emailing the District Office for status updates until after April 21st.

My transfer has been Approved, what is the next step?

Once the transfer has been approved, the change in the school will occur towards the end of the current school year. The courses will be transferred to the new school.

My request for transfer has been denied, do I have any options?

Once placement decisions are finalized and notifications have been sent, you may appeal the decision by emailing the Administrative Assistant of Assistant Superintendent of Education Services, Chris Kaline at [email protected] to request a review meeting. Please note that the decision made at the review meeting is final.