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Transfer Requests

Solicitudes de transferencias (en Español)

Transfers are required for students to attend a school other than their “home school” – the school assigned based on the parent/guardian’s legal address of residence.  An online application must be completed to request a transfer to another school.  A final decision is made based on the time of year you apply.

If you wish to attend your home school, simply enroll at the school with the necessary paperwork. Your new school will arrange for an exchange of records from the previous school.

See related Board Policies (JECB, JECB-AR(1), JECB-AR(2), JECC, JECC-AR(1), JECC-AR(2))

Note: Albany Online is a program for students in Kindergarten – 12th grades.  For more information, please go to Albany Online.   

**THE CURRENT TRANSFER WINDOW IS OPEN MARCH 13 – APRIL 13**

Please allow at least two weeks from the time of closing for decisions to be made.  You will be notified by phone or email. 

IMPORTANT KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION:  due to the unpredictable nature of kindergarten numbers, we will not be accepting kinder transfer requests at this time.  You can apply during the July window for kindergarten transfers at which time we should have a better idea of expected kinder registration numbers.  Please register your kindergartener for their home boundary school even if you are applying for a transfer to a different school.

2023-2024 School Year: In-District Transfer Applications

In-District Transfers:

The In-District transfer process applies to Greater Albany Public School District students who wish to transfer from their neighborhood school to another school within the district.

  • Students need to enroll at their home boundary school even if you are applying for an In-District transfer.
  • Parents will be notified via e-mail, phone call, or letter about their application (please allow at least two weeks for this process). 
  • The online application link will become active the day the window opens.

This window is open March 13 – April 13.

Please complete the following form: GAPS In-District Transfer Request Form

  • If your transfer request is not approved during this window you may apply again during our window for second semester.
  • We do not keep a waiting list.
2023-2024 School Year INTER-District Transfer Applications

Inter-District Transfers:

  • The Inter-District transfer process applies to students who live outside of the Greater Albany Public School District but wish to apply to attend one of the schools
  • This is a two-part process. Both parts must be completed in order for the application to be complete.  
    • Part 1:  Please contact your resident district for a release form to attend Greater Albany Public Schools.   This must be signed by your current school district.
    • Part 2:   Please complete one of the following forms. 

This window is open March 13 – April 13. 

Please complete the following form: INTER-District Transfer

Transfers OUT of the Greater Albany School District

Inter-district Transfers, transferring OUT of the Greater Albany School District

For students who wish to transfer out of GAPS District to another school district, please print the Transfer Out form (ENG) (ESP).  Fill out the form then email the form to:

Renee Riley – Elementary
Tabitha Neely – Secondary

Or bring it to the District Office, 718 Seventh Ave. SW, Albany, OR.  We will need to sign the form for your new district indicating we release your child as a student in our district.

For further information please call Renee Riley, 541-967-4519.

If You Have Moved

Have you moved during the school year?  Do you think you may move during the summer months?

What you need to do:

  • Contact your current school and let them know you have moved.  This is critical!  
  • Students who move during the school year may continue at their current school provided a Special Circumstance transfer request form is submitted.
    • This is a paper transfer application.  Please contact your school or the district office for a copy.
    • You must update address and telephone information at the school.
  • Students who move during the summer may continue at their current school provided a Special Circumstance transfer request form is submitted.
    • This is a paper transfer application.  Please contact your school or the district office for a copy.
    • You must update address and telephone information at the school.

Per School Board Policy JECC-AR(1):  “Any student in attendance at a district school due to bonafide legal residency whose residence changes to a different district attendance area may choose whether to attend the new neighborhood school or the former school.  Students who move during the school year may remain at the former school upon completion of a transfer application.  Students who move during the summer are permitted to stay upon submission of a transfer application.   Once a student enrolls in the school in the attendance area to which the parent or guardians have moved, it becomes the student’s assigned neighborhood school.”

Find Your Home School

Not sure which school is your “home school”?
Click here to find out which school is your “home school.”

New to the district or to your neighborhood school?
You may register your child at your home school at any time during the school year by calling the school office. Check your school website for contact information and office hours.