Interdistrict Transfers

The Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District accepts Interdistrict Transfer requests from students in Transitional Kindergarten through twelfth grade who live outside of the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District boundaries and wish to attend a district school. The parent/guardian must first contact their school of residence to obtain a release from the district. Once obtained, Cotati-Rohnert Park will consider the request. If approved, Interdistrict Transfers are valid for 5 years, or until a change of school happens. Please note some Sonoma County School Districts will only recognize Interdistrict Transfers on an annual basis. If this is the case with the school district you are transferring from, you will need to apply for an interdistrict transfer annually.

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* Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage you to return the Interdistrict Transfer paperwork via email. Please send your completed forms to Rina Fabros in Student Services.
We will still be accepting forms at the Student Services Office located in the district office at Technology Middle School, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
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Application Procedures:

Incoming Interdistrict Transfers

If you live outside the boundaries of the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District and wish to attend school in our district . . .

The priority acceptance period for incoming interdistrict transfers for the upcoming school year is January 6, 2021 to February 26, 2021. The district will continue to accept Interdistrict Transfers for new students year-round; however, the request must be received by February 26, 2021, to ensure the best access to any available spaces. Students accepted to the district on an Interdistrict Transfer are required to sign an Interdistrict Transfer Agreement stating that they must have, and maintain, satisfactory attendance, effort, academic achievement, and behavior, while attending a CRPUSD school.

Renewal Interdistrict Transfer – Upcoming School Year:

1. Obtain a Sonoma County Interdistrict Transfer Agreement form from your district of residence or see below. 2. Submit the Sonoma County Interdistrict Transfer Agreement form and the CRPUSD Interdistrict Transfer Agreement form to Student Services at the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District Office*. 3. Parents/Guardians will be notified by U.S. Postal Mail of application approval or denial by April 15 for the Open Enrollment submissions. For forms received after February 28, allow up to 30 days for processing.

New Interdistrict Transfer – Upcoming School Year:

1. Obtain a Sonoma County Interdistrict Transfer Agreement form from your district of residence. 2. Obtain copies of your student's most recent grades (transcript, report card, or both), attendance history, and a copy of the discipline report from your student's current school. 3. Submit the Sonoma County Interdistrict Transfer Agreement form and the CRPUSD Interdistrict Transfer Agreement form to Student Services at the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District Office*, along with your student's grades, attendance, and behavior information. 4. Parents/Guardians will be notified by U.S. Postal Mail of application approval or denial by April 15 for the Open Enrollment submission. For forms received after February 28, allow up to 30 days for processing.

Outgoing Interdistrict Transfers

If you live within the boundaries of the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District and wish to attend school in another district . . .

A parent or guardian may request an Interdistrict Transfer to a school outside of the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District in accordance with the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District Board Policy. Releases are granted on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed. An Interdistrict Transfer must be granted by the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District before applying to another district. If approved, Interdistrict Transfer is valid for 5 years. Please note some Sonoma County school districts will only recognize Interdistrict Transfers on an annual basis. If this is the case with the school district you are transferring to, you will need to apply for an interdistrict transfer annually.

Application Procedure:

Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District Resident Requesting a New or Renewal Release:

1. Submit a Sonoma County Interdistrict Transfer Agreement form to Student Services at the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District Office*.2. Outgoing Transitional Kindergarten (TK), Kindergarten (K), and Sixth (6th) Grade Students, and their parents, are required to meet with the Principal at their neighborhood school before the processing of the Sonoma County Interdistrict Transfer Agreement (Find your neighborhood school here). TK, K, and 6th Grade Parents will need to schedule a meeting with their neighborhood school's Principal and complete the Site Visit Form before the meeting. During the meeting with the Principal, please present the form for their signature.3. Parents/Guardians will be notified of application approval or denial. Please allow up to 30 days for processing.

FORMS:

Sonoma County Interdistrict Transfer Agreement Form

Sonoma County Interdistrict Transfer Agreement Form- Spanish

REQUIRED FOR ALL INCOMING TRANSFER STUDENTS:

Interdistrict Student Transfer Agreement

Interdistrict Student Transfer Agreement - Spanish

REQUIRED FOR OUTGOING
TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN (TK), KINDERGARTEN (K), & SIXTH (6th) GRADE STUDENTS

Site Visit Form

Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District