SUESD Student Services

SUESD Interdistrict Transfer Requests

The SUESD Governing Board recognizes that parents/guardians of students who reside within the geographic boundaries of the SUESD School District may, for a variety of reasons, desire to enroll their student(s) in a school within another district. (Education Code 4660 / BP 5117: Interdistrict Attendance / AR 5117 Interdistrict Attendance)

Interdistrict Attendance Agreements are formal agreements agreed upon by two districts, which are required to be annually renewed for review and continuation of the agreement. For any questions regarding the current status of your student(s) interdistrict request, please reach out at 559-568-1283 or by emailing [email protected].

Current Interdistrict Request Year: 2024-2025

FAQ's

When can I submit a request for the 2025-2026 School Year?

Parents/Guardians may begin submitting TK - 8 grade interdistrict requests for the 2025-2026 school year starting Monday, January 6, 2025.

Do students enrolled or enrolling in preschool require an interdistrict?

No, interdistrictict requests are only required for students currently enrolled or enrolling into grades TK - 8 at this time. Preschool students are not required to have an interdistrict on file at this time, until the student begins their TK or Kindergarten year. Parent(s) and/or Guardian(s) may choose a preschool of their preference regardless of school boundaries.

My student is in grades 9 - 12 and attended grade(s) TK - 8 at SUESD. Do I continue submitting an interdistrict request?

SUESD does not accept interdistricts for grades 9 - 12 as SUESD is a TK - 8 only district. Strathmore High School and Harmony Magnet Academy are part of the Porterville Unified School District, therefore interdistrict rules and regulations for grades 9 - 12 fall under PUSD's jurisdiction. For questions, please reach out to Porterville Unified School District.

How long does it take to process an interdistrict transfer request?

While SUESD ensures its part in processing requests to other school districts as soon as recieved, it may take up to 10 school business days for processing. May - September are the most popular times for interdistrict requests but also the busiest time for the District. We recommend parent/guardians to submit interdistrict requests as soon as possible to complete your request ontime and avoid any issues. For status on your interdistrict request, please call 559-568-1283.

Can my student start without an approved interdistrict agreement?

No. An interdistrict agreement is a mutually binding agreement between two districts. Both districts have to approve before the student is disenrolled from the origin district to the new district.

INCOMING Interdistrict Requests from Other Districts to SUESD

SUESD Incoming Interdistrict Requests from Other Districts
(Live in the boundaries of another district and want to attend a school within SUESD)

When a parent/guardian would like to enroll their student(s) at a school within the SUESD district, they are to submit an "Interdistrict Request form" with your designated district of residence for consideration (i.e., Porterville Unified, Sunnyside, Rockford, Lindsay, Springville, Sundale, Alta-Vista, etc.). Please contact your district of residence for more information on their district's policies and interdistrict procedures.

These type of interdistrict requests may be submitted year-round with your district of residence. Applicants must contact their district of residence to obtain the form, which must then be sent to SUESD for review. Both districts must approve prior to the agreement being valid. SUESD will notify you directly once an interdistrict for incoming students has been approved. Approved interdistrict agreements are valid for one school year and must be renewed anuually for continued enrollment.

OUTGOING Interdistrict Requests from SUESD to Other Districts

SUESD Outgoing Interdistrict Requests to Other District
(Live within SUESD and want to attend a school in another district)

When a parent/guardian would like to enroll their student(s) at a school district outside of the SUESD district boundary, they are to request an "Interdistrict Attendance Permit" for consideration. The Interdistrict Attendance Permit Form is available at the SUESD DIstrict Office (located at 19811 Orange Belt Drive, Strathmore, CA 93267), or online at www.strathmoreschools.org under the Student Services Department. The form must be fully completed, signed, and dated for full consideration. Completed forms may be submitted to the District Office in-person or via email to Mario Torres, Administrative Assistant: [email protected].

New Interdistrict Requests received will first be contacted via phone by a designated SUESD Site Principal dependent on the student's grade level to review their request. The request will then be reviewed and a formal descision will be made by the SUESD Superintendent. Please note that a formal interdistrict agreement must be agreed upon by both districts before the student is enrolled at the outgoing district. Ongoing/Continuing requests are reviewed by the SUESD Superintendent.

Review Process: (AR 5117: Interdistrict Attendance)

For an interdistrict request received by the district 15 or fewer calendar days before the commencement of instruction in the school year for which the transfer is sought, the district will notify the parent/guardian of its final decision within 30 calendar days from the date the request was received. The District will ensure its part in processing requests as soon as possible.
For an interdistrict request received by the district more than 15 days before the commencement of instruction in the school year for which the interdistrict request is sought, the district will notify the parent/guardian of its final decision as soon as possible, but no later than 14 calendar days after the commencement of instruction in the school year. The District will ensure its part in processing requests as soon as possible.

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions:

If SUESD has approved your Interdistrict Attendance Permit, SUESD will provide the agreement to the designated outgoing district. The outgoing district will review the agreement and will provide their own decision on the request. The outgoing district will directly notify parents of their formal decision. Approved interdistrict agreements are valid for one school year and must be renewed anuually for continued enrollment.

Interdistrict Transfer Requests may take up to ten (10) school business days for processing.
Approvals for Interdistrict Transfer are granted on the basis of space availability at the school requested.
Parents/Guardians and students must comply with the law and all school and District policies including maintaining good attendance, being on time, and maintaining good behavior.
Falsification of any information on this application will result in an immediate termination of the agreement.
The interdistrict agreement may be revoked for failure to comply with the law, the above-stated conditions, and school and District policies.
In accordance with the provisions of the Education Code 4660 / BP 5117 Interdistrict Attendance / AR 5117 Interdistrict Attendance, interdistrict transfer agreements are valid for ONE school year. Interdistrict Transfer Agreements may be submitted for renewal annually.

For any questions, please call the SUESD District Office at 559-568-1283. Thank you!

Mario Torres Administrative Assistant

Email Mario Torres (559) 568-1283/Ext. 203

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