Intradistrict Transfers

What is an Intradistrict Transfer?

An Intradistrict Transfer allows students residing within the Campbell Union High School District (CUHSD) boundaries to apply to attend a different CUHSD school other than their designated home school.

Getting Started

Designated Home School: Use the School Locator (opens in new tab) to determine your resident school.
Enrollment for New Residents: New residents must enroll in their home school before submitting a transfer application. Visit our Enrollment Page.

Process & Decisions

Notification: You will receive an email with the decision. Denials are typically due to lack of space at the requested site.
Waitlist & Expiration: Unapproved requests are held until a lottery in September. All requests expire at the end of September annually.
Reversal: To return to your original resident school after an approval, you must submit a new request marked as a "Reversal."

Important Policy Notes

Withdrawal: Withdrawing from the district nullifies the transfer; a new request is required upon return.
Transportation: Per Board Policy 5116.1, the district is not obligated to provide transportation for students attending school outside their attendance area.

Appeals

If denied, you can appeal the decision by emailing the Assistant Superintendent of Education Services-Administrative Assistant Christina Kaline at [email protected] for a review meeting. The decision from the review is final.

Frequently Asked Questions

We live within the CUHSD boundary lines but are considering moving. Can my student stay at their current school?

Can I submit more than one transfer request at a time?

What does Free Zone mean?

Free Zone is available to residents whose designated home schools are Branham or Leigh and who live within specific areas. The application period for this option usually runs from February 1 to March 31 for the next school year. To apply, you need to submit Intradistrict Transfer request forms, and approvals are based on the capacity of the site and program. Notifications are generally sent out in early April.

*When applying, make sure to check the Free Zone box on the application form.

I put in a request for a Transfer and I’m getting emails from my home school; does that mean my request was denied? What do I do?

High school attendance is determined by your home address, and the transfer process will not change until the Spring when placement decisions are finalized. Until then, continue participating in your home school's parent night, class selection processes, and Aeries Student Account login process. Once placements are finalized, all information will transfer with your student to the assigned school.

*Parents are encouraged to attend any school's parent nights to gather information.

What are the chances of my transfer request getting approved?

High school attendance is based on your home address. The CUHSD allows a limited number of transfers both within district schools (intra-district) and from outside the district (inter-district), provided there is enough capacity at the desired school. These transfer requests are reviewed annually and are contingent on the availability of space and programs at the schools. If you have special circumstances, please include a letter explaining your situation with your transfer request.

I submitted a transfer request, when will I find out if it has been approved?

The submission period for Free Zone , Intradistrict Transfer request, and outgoing Inter District Transfer request is from February 1 to March 31. Incoming Interdistrict transfer requests can be submitted between April 1 to April 30. All notifications are generally sent out by the second week of April. Please refrain from calling or emailing the District Office for status updates until after April 30th.

My transfer has been Approved, what is the next step?

My request for transfer has been denied, do I have any options?