2021-2022 School Year

The Kent School District (KSD) will accept transfer applications for the 2021-2022 school year May 3-31, 2021. This will be an online process and a link to apply will be available starting May 3.

Who can apply in May?

• New childcare waiver requests.
• Siblings of current transfer students at the requested school who will be attending for the 2021-2022 school year.
• A student who has completed at least their first year of high school and wishes to remain at that school until graduation.
• A student whose educational, safety, or health condition would be or is being severely impacted at their boundary school and the transfer would improve the identified condition.

What if I live outside of KSD?

Students who live outside of the Kent School District may also apply for a transfer in May to our schools based on the above criteria. Non-resident transfer requests are required to obtain a release from the district where they reside to be considered for placement in a Kent school. Non-resident students must apply and obtain a release every year per state law.

What if my student is already attending a school on a transfer?

If you are a resident of the Kent School District and your student is already attending a school on a transfer, you do not need to complete a new application to stay in this school. If your student is going from elementary to middle school or middle school to high school, you will need to complete a new application.

2020-2021 School Year

The Kent School District (KSD) is no longer accepting transfer applications for the 2020-2021 school year unless the transfer is requested due to a recent move, childcare need, or program.

• Kindergarten Registration Process
• New Student Enrollment Process for Grades 1-12

Additional Information

Transportation Not Provided for Transfer Students

Transportation is not available for students approved for transfer to a non-boundary school. Transportation will be the responsibility of the family.

Transfers Not Approved for Athletic Reasons

Transfer requests will not be approved for athletic or co-curricular activity reasons. As per WIAA regulations, students transferring from one high school to another high school within the Kent School District, without a corresponding change in home residence with natural parents or legal guardians, will be deemed ineligible for a one-year period at the varsity level of sports.

Kindergarten Students Must Register at Boundary School First

Kindergarten students must register at their boundary school prior to requesting a transfer.

Non-Residents Must Complete Form from Boundary District

All non-resident transfers must obtain a Choice Transfer/Release of Attendance from their boundary school district.