Research schools you want your child to transfer to. Contact the school to inquire if they are accepting new transfer students. If your child is in elementary school, be sure to take the middle and high schools into consideration as well. To find schools in your area, visit the U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics website.
Set up a meeting with the new school counselor and principal to discuss your child and any concerns you may have. Take a tour of all the schools within the school district. Inquire about fees and enrollment requirements for the new school.
Fill out the appropriate transfer and enrollment forms required by the new school. Most schools will require a copy of your child's immunization record. A valid birth certificate and proof of residency may be required as well. Some school districts may require a physical for participation in sports.
Return the enrollment forms and other supporting documents to the new school. Wait to find out if your child's transfer has been approved and discuss the date your child can begin attending the new school if the transfer is happening mid-year.
Inform your child's current school of the transfer. Provide them with a copy of the transfer application and enrollment forms you submitted to the new school.
Advise your child's current school of the last day your child will be attending. Once your child is enrolled in the new school, the new school will contact the old school to request student records and files.