Student Transfers

Parents/guardians have the opportunity to transfer their student(s) to any school within the Westminster School District under an Open Enrollment permit. Parents/guardians can submit an Open Enrollment request starting July 1^st through April 30^th of the current school year. Requests will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and approval/denial notifications will be sent to the requester within two weeks of submission. Requests filed after the April 30^th deadline will not be considered until July 1^st for the following school year.

Important Information Regarding Open Enrollments:

Open Enrollment Transfer Procedures:

• Students must comply with WSD Proof of Residence requirements and be registered at their school of residence/current school before requesting a transfer to another school. Students can determine their school of residence by using the School Locator.
• WSD shall have no responsibility with regard to transportation outside the requested school's attendance area.
• Any student who is granted a transfer shall be allowed to remain in the school of enrollment until completing the highest grade offered at that school.
• Open Enrollment (Intra-District transfer) requests shall be initiated by the parent/guardian.
• Parent/guardian must request an Open Enrollment Request form from the student’s current school of enrollment.
• Parent/guardian must complete and sign the Open Enrollment Request form.
• Submit the completed Open Enrollment Request form to your current school.

Parents/guardians who live outside the Westminster School District boundaries have the opportunity to transfer their student(s) into a school within the Westminster School District under an Inter-District Transfer permit. Parents/guardians can submit an Inter-District Transfer request to enroll their student in a WSD school starting July 1^st through April 30^th of the current school year. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and approval/denial notifications will be sent to the requester within two weeks of submission. Applications filed after the April 30^th deadline will not be considered until July 1^st for the following school year.

Important Information Regarding Inter-District Transfers into WSD

• Inter-District Transfers are valid for one year only and must be renewed annually. Parents/guardians who obtain an approved Inter-District Transfer will receive a renewal request letter in the spring. Parents/guardians must submit an updated Inter-District Transfer request and District of residence release form for each student enrolled in a WSD school under an IDT permit by April 30^th. There is no guarantee of future renewal, and failure to submit a renewal Inter-District Transfer request may result in revocation of the permit.
• WSD shall have no responsibility with regard to transportation outside the requested school's attendance area.

Inter-District Transfers (Into WSD) Request Procedures:

• Prior to submitting an Inter-District Transfer request to enroll a student in a WSD school, parents/guardians must initiate paperwork with their District of residence and obtain a signed release document.
• Parents can obtain an Inter-District Transfer form by visiting the Westminster School District office located at 14121 Cedarwood Street, Westminster, CA 92683.
• Completed transfer request and District of residence release document must be returned to the Westminster School District office, attention: Whole Child & Family Engagement.
• Transfer request decisions will be communicated to the requester within two weeks from the date the completed request is received by WSD.

Parents/guardians who live within the Westminster School District boundaries have the opportunity to transfer their student(s) into a school outside the Westminster School District under an Inter-District Transfer permit. Parents/guardians can submit an Inter-District Transfer request to enroll their student in a school outside the WSD boundaries starting February 1^st through March 15^th of the current school year. Requests will be reviewed as soon as a completed request is submitted to WSD, and approval/denial notifications will be sent to the requester within two weeks of submission.

Important Information Regarding Inter-District Transfers out of WSD:

• Inter-District Transfers are valid for one year only and must be renewed annually. There is no guarantee of future renewal, and failure to submit a renewal Inter-District Transfer request may result in revocation of the permit.
• WSD shall have no responsibility with regard to transportation outside the requested school's attendance area.

Inter-District Transfers out of WSD Request Procedures:

• Parents can obtain an Inter-District Transfer form by visiting the Westminster School District office located at 14121 Cedarwood Street, Westminster, CA 92683.
• To qualify for an Inter-District Transfer to a school outside the WSD boundaries, at least one of the following reasons must be met:
  1. Childcare: Childcare provider is located in or near the requested school district boundaries. Please provide a canceled check or a statement from the business providing the childcare services. If it is a private childcare provider, submit a note from that person, along with a utility bill showing their name and address.
  2. Parental Employment: One of the parents works within a convenient proximity to the requested district boundaries. Please provide proof of employment, such as a canceled paycheck or verification on business letterhead showing the employer’s address.
  3. Special Programs: Program(s) not provided by Westminster School District but offered by the requested district.
• Completed transfer request and proof of reason for the transfer request must be returned to the Westminster School District office, attention: Whole Child & Family Engagement.
• Transfer request decisions will be communicated to the requester within two weeks from the date the completed request is received by WSD.