Intra/Inter District Transfers
The responsibilities related to Intra/Interdistrict Transfers involve managing the process of transferring students between schools within the district (intradistrict) or between schools in different districts (interdistrict). The department oversees the application, approval, and coordination of these transfers, ensuring that they align with district policies, regulations, and capacity.
We will begin accepting Inter-district and Intra-district transfer documents on Feb. 9, 2026.
Intra-district transfers are due - March 31, 2026. (drop off at home school site)
Inter-district transfers are due - May 30, 2026 (drop off at the district office)
Intra-district Transfers
For intradistrict transfers, the department facilitates moves between schools within the same district based on various reasons such as program offerings, specialized services, or personal circumstances. They work to balance the needs of students, available space, and school capacities.
Intra-district Transfer Guidelines
“Intra-district transfers” (BP 5116.1) are defined as students who request a transfer from their home school to another school within the district. Intradistrict transfers are granted on a case-by- case basis, based on agreement between the school sites, with final approval from the district office. A parent must initiate the request at the student's home site. The School District reserves the right to administratively DENY or REVOKE an intra-district transfer based on insufficient space for neighborhood children or impacted classes, a student’s record of attendance (90% or better and/or late 10% of the time), behavior (no suspensions) or any additional factors that would negatively affect the instructional program at the receiving school. In addition, the School District reserves the right to REVOKE an intra-district transfer based on academic performance (GPA 2.0 or higher). These conditions will be monitored quarterly. If any of these are not met, students will be returned to their school of residence. Students requesting an intra-district transfer must request an application from their school of residence (neighborhood school).
- TK-6 requests must be received by the school of choice by March 31st.
- Late requests will be ranked ordered based on the date received.
- Requests for intra-district transfers are considered if space is available at the requested school and the ability for the student to meet the requirements to be in good standing.
Intra-district forms are available at the school sites and online:
Intra-District Transfer Request 2025-2026
Intra-District Transfer Request 2026-2027 (Available February 9 2026)
Inter-district Transfers
“Inter-district Transfers” (IDT) are required for students residing outside of Patterson Unified School District boundaries, who wish to attend a PJUSD school (BP 5117). The approved interdistrict releases must be received by the Patterson Joint Unified School District by May 15th to be considered. Please note that limitations in classroom space and district resources are primary factors in considering interdistrict transfer agreements. PJUSD approves intra-district transfers AFTER the school district of residence approves to release student(s) from their jurisdiction.
- Contact your school district of residence and obtain an inter-district transfer form.
- Once the completed form is reviewed and approved by the district of residence, a copy will be forwarded to Patterson Joint Unified School District (PJUSD).
- Annual approved inter-district transfer releases must be received by PJUSD on or before May 15th.
- New inter-district transfer releases must be received by PJUSD on or before July 31.
- Upon receipt of the approved inter-district transfer request, PJUSD will request attendance, academic and behavioral records. During the prior academic year students are required to have 90% or higher attendance, a minimum GPA of 2.0 and zero suspensions for violations of EC 48900 to qualify for transfer.
- There is no guarantee that inter-district transfer requests will be approved. Parents are strongly encouraged to keep their student enrolled at their home school until the inter-district transfer is approved.
- The inter-district review process is, first and foremost, determined by the availability of space within the PJUSD.
- School assignments for transferring students are at the prerogative of PJUSD.
- The application for an inter-district can be denied due to overcrowding within PJUSD schools or limited district resources. PJUSD will send written notification to the parent/legal guardian and the student's district of residence as to whether the application has been accepted or rejected within 30 days of receipt.
- PJUSD will notify the parent/legal guardian submitting a future year request of its decision as soon as possible, but not later than August 15.
- Parents or legal guardians have the right to appeal to the county board of education within 30 calendar days from the final date of denial.
- Inter-district transfer agreements shall be granted for a term of ONE school year and must be renewed annually. PJUSD reserves the right to revoke an interdistrict transfer at any time during the school year for behavioral or attendance issues.
Inter-district Transfer From PJUSD
If a resident of the Patterson Joint Unified School District (PJUSD) would like to request permission for their child to attend a school outside of the PJUSD district boundaries, the parent/guardian must submit an Inter-district Transfer Request Form. The request is to be submitted to the PJUSD Student Services Department located at the District Office. Final approval of the Inter-district transfer will be made by the requested district. If approved by the requested district, the Inter-district Transfer Agreement is valid for a term of ONE school year and must be renewed annually.
2026-2027 Inter-district Forms
- Inter-District Agreement 2026-2027
- Inter-District Agreement 2026-2027 Spanish
2025-2026 Inter-district Forms
Inter-district Appeal Information
An appeal must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days of the refusal or failure of a district to permit interdistrict transfer of attendance. Failure to appeal within the required time is good cause for denial of an appeal. Parents/guardians must first investigate and exhaust any appeals process which exists within the district of denial.. Please note that the appeal must be received (not postmarked) by the County Office of Education within thirty (30) days of the denial of the Interdistrict Attendance Transfer request.
Please contact SCOE for guidance and requirements:
Valerie Escobar, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Stanislaus County Office of Education 1100 H Street, Modesto, CA 95354 Phone: (209) 238-1711 FAX: (209) 238-4201 Email: vescobar@stancoe.org
Board Policy/Administrative Regulation
BP/AR 5117 Interdistrict Transfer
Military Families
Existing law provides an exception to the residency requirements for a student whose parent is transferred to or is pending transfer to a military installation within the state while on active military duty pursuant to an official military order. A student may continue attending the student's "school of origin" during that school year, regardless of any change of residence of the military family. If the student's status changes due to the end of military service, then the student is allowed to stay in the school of origin for the remainder of the academic year if he or she is between grades 1-8, or through graduation if the student is enrolled in high school.