Note: The 25-26 Transfer Application will be available beginning Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

General Information:

• The online transfer application for the 2024-25 and the 2025-26 school year can be accessed in the link below.

• No hardcopy applications accepted. 

• Applications submitted are processed by the receiving school.

• Schools will notify the applicant of decision at the email address listed on the application.

• Schools have 60 days to notify applicants of decision.

• Incomplete applications will be cancelled.

• Language and application support are available upon request.

• Transfers do not apply to Schools of Choice Schools. These schools have alternative enrollment processes.

• All transfer applications are required to submit proof of residency.

First-time Student Open Enrollment Application (In- and Out-of-District)
Please have the following documents with you prior to starting this application. They are REQUIRED in order to submit the application. 

• Proof of Residency

• Transcripts and/or Latest Grades

• Attendance Records need to include excused and unexcused absences for the last 2 years.

• Discipline Records need to include for a K-12 student any behavior/safety plans, suspendable incidents, or recommendation for expulsion from the last 2 years.

  • If there are no discipline records, a letter from the building administrator on school letter head indicating there are no discipline concerns nor records for said student. 

• Any Special Service Plans: 504, IEP, MLP.

Note: Applications without the required documents will not be processed.

In-District Transfer Definition:

• Students who live within the West Ada School District. (0501.90 - AR (3): Procedures to Request an In-District Transfer)

• Requesting to attend a school other than the boundary attendance school.

• Students who are dual enrolled or home schooled are not eligible for an In-District transfer request. 0501.90 - AR (5); 0501.90 - AR (6)

Out-of-District Transfer Definition:

• Students who live OUTSIDE the West Ada School District. (0501.90 - AR (4): Procedures to Request an Out-of-District Transfer)

• Requesting to attend a West Ada School District school other than their boundary district school.

• Students who are dual enrolled or home schooled are not eligible for an Out-of-District transfer request. 0501.90 - AR (5); 0501.90 - AR (6)

Please refer to Policy 0501.90: Student Enrollment and Enrollment Options; 0501.90 - AR (1): Student Enrollment; 0501.90 - AR (2): Transfer Guidelines for Open Enrollment, for more information.

Open Enrollment Application

for Continuing Students

• Students who plan to continue to attend/be enrolled at the school requested only need to upload the "Proof of Residency" with the application.

• Note: Applications without the required documents will not be processed.

Open Enrollment Application

for New or Returning Students to the

West Ada School District

• Students that are new or NOT continuously attending (have a break in enrollment) in a requested school in West Ada School District, but previously have been enrolled, will be required to submit the same documents as a First-time Student Open Enrollment Application.

• Note: Applications without the required documents will not be processed.