Student Support Services
Transfer Permits
Requests to attend a Garvey school other than your school of residence, or to transfer into or out of the District.
2026–2027 School Year
Applications will be reviewed starting in late May and continuing through the summer. Completed applications are processed in the order received. Thank you for your patience.
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Good to know before you apply
- A copy of your application will be emailed to you as your confirmation.
- Responses and decision letters are sent to the email address on the application.
- Incomplete applications will not be processed. Include documentation for every reason you list (see the chart below).
- If your child has an IEP, email the most recent IEP in its entirety.
Which Permit Do I Need?
Intra-District
Garvey school → another Garvey school
For parents/guardians who wish to enroll their child at a Garvey School District school other than their designated school of residence.
Valid for: one school year. Must be renewed annually.
Inter-District Acceptance
Another district → Garvey
For families living outside Garvey who wish to attend a Garvey school. You must first obtain a release from your district of residence before applying.
Valid for: no need to reapply with your home district until your child matriculates from elementary school. An annual renewal application with Garvey is required.
Inter-District Release
Garvey → another district
For Garvey residents who wish to attend a school in another district. You must obtain a release from Garvey before applying for acceptance with the other district.
Valid for: no need to reapply with Garvey until your child matriculates from elementary school.
All permits require District approval by the Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services.
Required Documentation
Every application must include documentation supporting each reason provided. Requests are considered based on local board policy and individual merit.
Moved recently? If your address has changed, include proof of your new address (recent utility bill or rental/lease agreement).
Reason for Request
Documentation Required
Child Care
- Proof of employment for all parents/guardians involved in the student’s day-to-day life: a recent pay stub, or a letter on employer stationery verifying schedule (hours and days) and work location. If self-employed, a letter stating your schedule and work location.
- The Day Care Provider Form (below), or a letter from the child care provider including: name, address, and contact information; license number and fees, if applicable; hours of operation or hours the student is in care; and length of time the student has been in their care.
- A letter from the parent/guardian explaining why a permit is necessary.
Parent Employment
- Proof of employment for all parents/guardians involved in the student’s day-to-day life: a recent pay stub, or a letter on employer stationery verifying schedule (hours and days) and work location. If self-employed, a letter stating your schedule and work location.
- A letter from the parent/guardian explaining why a permit is necessary for employment reasons.
Sibling
- Name, grade, and school of the sibling (the sibling must already attend the requested district).
- Copy of the sibling’s most recent report card.
- Copy of the sibling’s release permit (inter-district applicants).
Health & Safety
- Letter or report from a doctor, psychologist, or other appropriate professional verifying health-related issues (if applicable).
- Police or school report supporting safety-related issues (if applicable).
- A letter from the parent/guardian explaining why a permit is necessary for health and safety reasons.
Specialized Program
- Flyer, brochure, or other material describing the specialized program.
- A letter from the parent/guardian describing the student’s interest in the program and how it is unavailable or not comparable in the district of residence.
Continuing Enrollment
- Copy of the student’s most recent report card (inter-district only).
- A letter from the parent/guardian listing the student’s enrollment history (grade and school/district) since kindergarten (inter-district only).
- Copy of the release from the district of residence (inter-district only).
- Proof of address (utility bill or rental/lease agreement) for inter-district applicants, or if your address has changed.
Final Year
Copy of the student’s most recent report card (inter-district only).
Change in Residence
Copy of escrow documents or rental agreement.
Social Adjustment
A letter from the parent/guardian describing the situation.
Transitional Kindergarten Placement
Request from a student in an outside district to attend Transitional Kindergarten in Garvey School District.
Dual Language Plus Program
Approval by the District Office.
Common Questions
Where should my child attend while the permit is being processed?
Permits are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Students must enroll in or remain at their school of residence until a permit is approved by the District. (This does not apply to students displaced due to overcrowding.) When arrangements have been made between districts/schools, the student may attend that school while awaiting approval.
Who approves a permit?
All permits require District approval by the Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services.
Can an approved permit be revoked?
Yes. A permit may be revoked at any time if its conditions are not followed. See the Terms & Conditions below.
Terms & Conditions
- A permit is granted or denied according to the terms and conditions in board policy.
- Once an inter-district permit is granted, the student is not required to reapply unless an agreement between the governing boards of the district of residence and the district of enrollment states otherwise.
- Approval is subject to space availability and may not be at the requested site.
- Students eligible for Special Education services may be asked to obtain an Inter/Intra-SELPA Agreement for Individuals with Exceptional Needs, in addition to the permit.
- The parent/guardian is responsible for transportation to and from school.
A permit may be revoked by the district of enrollment if:
- The student is excessively tardy or absent, or is dropped off excessively early or picked up excessively late.
- The student fails to uphold appropriate behavior standards.
- The student fails to make appropriate academic efforts.
- False or misleading information was provided.
- The classroom becomes overcrowded.
- Other conditions make continuing inadvisable, such as a parent/guardian failing to cooperate with school or district officials.
It is the policy of the Garvey School District that each student attends their school of residence unless compelling circumstances require a change to another school.
