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Transfer Requests

Transfer Requests

Requesting a transfer between schools can be a significant decision and often involves several steps to ensure a smooth transition. In Lamar CISD, all requests for transfers are guided by the following Board Policies:

  • FD (Admissions)
  • FDA (Admissions: Interdistrict Transfers)
  • FDAA (Interdistrict Transfers: Public Education Grants)
  • FDB (Admissions: Intradistrict Transfers and Classroom Assignments)
  • FDE (Admissions: School Safety Transfers)

Please review these policies carefully before completing the electronic forms below. If you have any questions, please contact the Student Programs Department at 832-223-0363.

Transfer Eligibility Requirements

Please read the qualifications below before completing a request form.

Board Policy for Intra-District (In-District) Transfers FDB (LOCAL)

Board Policy for Inter-District (Out-of-District) Transfers FDA (LOCAL)

Transfer Request Steps

Click on the header below for the transfer request type that matches your scenario. Once you receive the email approving your transfer request, please complete the steps to enroll your student(s).

  • If your student/s currently attends Lamar CISD and you move to a new address within the same Lamar CISD attendance zone, you do not need to complete a transfer application.

    Instead, contact the school your child will attend to:

    1. update your address and
    2. provide an updated proof of residency.

  • If you live in Lamar CISD and:

    1. plan to move to another LCISD attendance zone within the first 6 weeks of a semester and
    2. want your student to start at their new school,

    please fill out the Intra-District Transfer (In-District Transfer) application below.

    In-District Transfer Application

  • If you live outside of Lamar CISD and:

    1. plan to move to Lamar CISD from another school district and
    2. the move is within the first 6 weeks of a semester, 

    please fill out the Inter-District Transfer (Out-of-District Transfer) application below.

     

    Out-of-District Transfer Application