Student Transfer Guidelines/Application

In approving transfers, the district will consider building and program capacity, instructional staff, the student's academic progress, discipline history, and attendance records.  

Once approved for a transfer, a student may remain at the approved campus up to the highest grade level (5th grade for elementary; 8th grade for middle school), unless the campus revokes the transfer.  Whenever a student reaches the highest level, a new transfer request must be made for the next campus. 

Until an approved transfer has been received, a student must enroll in and attend their assigned school based on the residence of their parent or legal guardian.

Denton ISD DOES NOT provide transportation for students who are approved for a student transfer.  Transfer students must be dropped off and picked up on time.

A student shall be permitted a transfer no more than once per school year.

An intra-district transfer student who transfers for program placements, academies, or course selections shall be required to return to the school serving his or her home attendance zone at the end of the semester or school year if the student voluntarily withdraws or is removed from the program, academy, or course. A student may petition for a regular transfer during the transfer period.

There is No Appeal for Elementary Intra-District Transfers

There is No Appeal for Inter-District Transfers at any level

Transfer students are subject to the University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules as well as local district guidelines. A student may not transfer to Denton ISD for the primary purpose of participating in extracurricular activities.  Detailed eligibility guidelines are available online and should be investigated fully.

Any student who participates in extracurricular activities must clearly indicate this intent to participate, to assist in the determination of eligibility. In most cases, transfer students in grades 9-12 can expect to be ineligible to participate in varsity level competitive extracurricular activities for a period of at least one year from the first date of attending the new campus.

There is No Appeal for Inter-District Transfers

Reasons for revoking a transfer shall include, but is not limited to the following: 

• Repeated failure to abide by rules specified in the Student & Parent Handbook or Student Code of Conduct
• Documented pattern of late arrivals, late pick-ups, and/or poor attendance
• Failure to maintain a passing grade in all courses required for promotion and/or failure to achieve required academic standards
• Knowingly falsifying information
• Lack of parental support/cooperation for campus guidelines