Be sure to Thinking about transferring your child to another school? Then you need to read this!
School choice isn’t just about knowing the options that are out there for your child’s education, it’s also about feeling empowered and supported to make the decision. If the process seems overwhelming to you and your family let EdConnect be a partner through it all. Below we provide a breakdown of the permissible reasons for a transfer in Fulton County and Atlanta Public Schools.

FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
Fulton County Schools in Georgia allow students to transfer between schools within the district for various reasons, including academic, personal, and safety concerns.

There are two types of transfers available in Fulton County Schools:

1. In-District Transfers: This type of transfer allows a student to transfer from their current school to another school within the district. In-district transfers are typically granted for the following reasons:

• Curriculum: If a student has a specific academic interest that is not offered at their current school, they may be able to transfer to a school that offers that program.
• Overcrowding: If a student's current school is overcrowded, they may be able to transfer to a less crowded school.
• Safety: If a student has safety concerns at their current school, they may be able to transfer to a school that is deemed safer.
• Personal: If a student needs to transfer for personal reasons, such as a change in residence or family situation, they may be able to do so.​

2. School Choice Transfers: This type of transfer allows students to transfer to a school outside of their assigned attendance zone. School choice transfers are typically granted through a lottery system and are based on availability. The application process for school choice transfers typically occurs in the spring prior to the school year in which the student wishes to transfer.

ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
In the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) system, students may be eligible to transfer to another school for various reasons, such as academic, safety, or personal reasons.

There are three main types of transfers available in the APS system:

1. In-District Transfers: This type of transfer allows a student to transfer from their current school to another school within the district. In-district transfers are typically granted for the following reasons:

• Curriculum: If a student has a specific academic interest that is not offered at their current school, they may be able to transfer to a school that offers that program.
• Safety: If a student has safety concerns at their current school, they may be able to transfer to a school that is deemed safer.
• Personal: If a student needs to transfer for personal reasons, such as a change in residence or family situation, they may be able to do so.

2. Opportunity Transfers: This type of transfer allows a student to transfer to a school outside of their assigned attendance zone for the purpose of participating in a specific program or academic opportunity that is not available at their assigned school. Opportunity transfers are subject to availability and may require an application process.

3. Employee Transfers: This type of transfer is available to the children of APS employees who wish to attend a school other than their assigned school. Employee transfers are subject to availability and may require an application process. It's important to note that transfer requests are not guaranteed and are subject to availability, capacity, and other factors for both school districts. Additionally, some transfers may require transportation arrangements to be made by the parent or guardian of the student.

Be sure to download the FREE school transfer process attachments for Fulton County & APS.

For more information on school transfers in Fulton County or in the Atlanta Public School system, contact EdConnect at (770) 515-9005 or via email at info@edconnectnow.org. 

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