The transfer window for the 2024–25 school year is now closed. Determination letters for submitted transfers will be sent by April 30. Additional transfer requests will not be considered or accepted at this time.
In Leander ISD, we believe students receive a quality education regardless of the campus they attend; however, we understand there are circumstances when a parent may desire for their child to attend a school other than the campus they are currently assigned.
For currently enrolled students, we offer families the opportunity to request a transfer in the Spring semester of each school year during the month of March. If parents or students have concerns or questions about their current campus, please contact your school’s administration for support.
Please review the below transfer information for currently enrolled students and new-to-district students.
For questions please email [email protected].
Secondary Rezone – Request to Remain
The Leander ISD Board of Trustees approved the new secondary school zoning for both the Middle Schools and High Schools at the June 8, 2023 School Board Meeting. Those families with current 7th, 10th, and/or 11th graders have the option to remain at their current campus as long as they complete a request to remain transfer request and provide their own transportation.
The Request to Remain transfer option is closed. All rezoned students who did not complete the request will attend their new secondary campus for the 2024-25 school year.
In-District Transfer Requests
The transfer window for the 2024–25 school year is now closed. Determination letters for submitted transfers will be sent by April 30th.
Additional transfer requests will not be considered or accepted at this time.
Please review the following information regarding the types of transfers available and the application process:
Previously approved transfer students remaining at the same campus WILL NOT need to reapply or pay another application fee, as they will be automatically approved for the next year if the student is in good standing* and not moving from fifth to sixth grade or from eighth to ninth grade.
If the previously approved transfer student is changing campuses – moving from fifth grade to sixth grade or from eighth grade to ninth grade – they WILL need to apply and pay the application fee if their desired campus is different from their zoned campus.
If the previously approved transfer student wishes to return to their zoned campus, please contact the campus registrar.
*Good standing is determined through a district and campus review of attendance, grades and discipline.
Transportation will not be provided for students on an approved transfer request.
Voluntary Parent-Choice Transfers
This type of transfer is for students who:
- live within the boundaries of Leander ISD; and
- request a transfer to a school not assigned to the student’s place of residence. (Refer to the Street Directory to determine your zoned campus); and
- request transfer to a school listed as (see Schools/Grade Levels Currently Open for Transfers above).
- are in good standing*
Previously approved transfer students remaining at the same campus WILL NOT need to reapply or pay another application fee, as they will be automatically approved for the next year if the student is in good standing* and not moving from fifth to sixth grade or from eighth to ninth grade.
If the previously approved transfer student is changing campuses – moving from fifth grade to sixth grade or from eighth grade to ninth grade – they WILL need to apply and pay the application fee if their desired campus is different from their zoned campus.
If the previously approved transfer student wishes to return to their zoned campus, please contact the campus registrar.
*Good standing is determined through a district and campus review of attendance, grades and discipline.
Please read the following information regarding voluntary parent-choice transfer:
- All voluntary parent-choice student transfer applications are assessed a $30 processing fee that must be paid before the review of the transfer application.
- Students participating in the federal free lunch program are not assessed a processing fee.
- Students participating in the federal reduced-price lunch program are assessed a $10 processing fee.
- The fee is non-refundable and does not guarantee the transfer request will be approved.
- Students must be in good academic, behavior and attendance standing at their home campus to qualify for a Voluntary Parent-Choice Transfer.
- If the transfer is approved, students must maintain good academic, behavior, and attendance standing or the approved transfer may be revoked requiring the student to return to their home campus.
- If the transfer is approved, Voluntary Parent-Choice Transfers are NOT eligible for district-provided transportation.
Program Transfer Requests
On-campus Application
This type of transfer is for students who request to attend a school with a specific program offered at the transfer campus that is not available at the student’s zoned home campus. Program transfers must be approved by the appropriate department and campus. Please see the list below for programs available for this type of transfer.
- ELL – English Language Learners
- DLE – Dual Language Enrichment Program (For more information, please visit our Global Language & Cultures Website)
- IB Diploma Programme at Leander HS and Vandegrift HS – contact the IB coordinator at Leander HS or Vandegrift HS to learn more about the IB programme processes at each campus.
- IB PYP (Primary Years Programme) at Grandview Hills and Mason Elementary School.
New-to-District Students
New-to-District students desiring a transfer must:
- Live within boundaries of Leander ISD; and
- Register at their zoned campus prior to applying for a transfer (Refer to the Street Directory to determine your zoned campus)
- Request a transfer to a school listed as open for transfers
- Complete a transfer request after registration is complete (Allow 5 business days after enrollment to request a transfer)
- Please visit our New-to-District Registration page for additional information
Elementary School
Prekindergarten
PreK transfers are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out to your campus registrar to apply for a transfer. Visit the Prekindergarten page for information on Early Childhood Communities.
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
If on a voluntary parent-choice transfer approved from a previous school year and the student is in good standing (determined through district/campus review of attendance, grades, discipline), families will NOT need to reapply or pay another application fee. The student will be automatically approved for the next school year.
5th Grade
Students moving from 5th to 6th grade WILL need to apply for a transfer and pay the application fee if their desired campus is different from their zoned campus.
See below additional transfer information for elementary students rezoned for the 2024-25 school year:
A reverse moratorium will be placed on Elementary 30 for the 2024-25 school year, which will not allow for approved transfers for any student outside of the exception described below.
For students rezoned to Elementary 30, Camacho, North, Plain, or Larkspur for the 2024-25 school year, incoming 5th graders (current 4th graders) and their siblings will be provided an exception to remain at their currently zoned campus (even if not designated as an open campus on the transfer webpage) during the online transfer window. Families will need to complete an online application during the window if their student(s) qualify to remain at their current campus. Transportation is not provided for transfer students.
Middle School
6th Grade & 7th Grade
If on a voluntary parent-choice transfer approved from a previous school year and the student is in good standing (determined through district/campus review of attendance, grades, discipline), families will NOT need to reapply or pay another application fee. The student will be automatically approved for the next school year.
8th Grade
Students moving from 8th to 9th grade WILL need to apply and pay the application fee if their desired campus is different from their zoned campus. Athletic eligibility will be impacted if a student does not attend their zoned school.
High School
9th Grade, 10th Grade & 11th Grade
If on a voluntary parent-choice transfer approved from a previous school year and the student is in good standing (determined through district/campus review of attendance, grades, discipline), families will NOT need to reapply or pay another application fee. The student will be automatically approved for the next school year.
Out-of-district Transfer Requests
Leander ISD does not accept out-of-district transfer requests pursuant to Board Policy FDA (LOCAL), except in the following cases:
- The student is a child of a current full time Leander ISD employee. (Campus assignment will depend on space and staffing availability).
- Students moving into the district within 60 days with proof of residency and move-in date provided.
- Resident students who move out of the district during the school year may continue until the end of the current school year only. A transfer request must be submitted and approved to remain. Visit your campus registrar to update your address and complete the request to remain transfer form.
- The student is a child of peace officers or service-members. Please see your selected campus registrar for additional information.
If the transfer is approved, the student must maintain good academic, behavior, and attendance standing, or the approved transfer may be revoked requiring the student to return to their home campus.
Out-of-district transfers are not eligible for district-provided transportation.
For information regarding admissions, student transfers, and transfer appeals, please refer to policies FD (LEGAL), FD (LOCAL), FDA (LEGAL), FDA (LOCAL), GF (LOCAL) in the Leander ISD Board Policy Manual.
