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2024-2025 Transfer Application

How do I know if I need to fill out a Transfer Applications? If you are not the homeowner or current lessee of a property zoned for Carroll ISD (the District), you will need to fill out this application annually. If you are a homeowner or current lessee of a property that you have not established residency in at the time of enrollment and have the required documentation for occupancy. 

Types of Transfer Applications: New and Renewal Applications, CISD resident Grandparent of non-resident student, City of Southlake/Town of Westlake Open Enrollment, Inter-District, Family in Residence, CISD Employee (20+hours a week), and City of Southlake First Responder(Police, Fire, EMT, CISD SRO),. If you are unsure which application to choose, please contact Student Services here.

Carroll ISD is proud to offer the opportunity for students that do not live in the district to enroll through our transfer application process. These enrollments must fall under the Board approved transfer allowances listed above.  Transfer students are accepted on a space-available basis only. Students interested in becoming part of our Dragon family are encouraged to submit an online transfer application or contact the Student Services Office or the appropriate campus for more information.

Under Texas Education Code 25.001, a district may choose to accept, as transfers, students who are not entitled to enroll in the district. Under TEC 25.036, a transfer is interpreted to be for a period of one school year. Carroll ISD maintains a transfer policy requiring nonresident students wishing to transfer to file a transfer application each school year.  These enrollments must fall under the Board approved transfer allowances listed above.   In approving transfer requests, the availability of space and instructional staff, the student’s disciplinary records, and attendance records are also evaluated by the Superintendent or designee.

 

Please note that the Transfer Application is being utilized by both new and returning transfers and the parent/guardian will be able to choose the appropriate selection on the application.

DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE UPLOADED DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS.

Required

2024 - 2025 Transfer Application

 

Prior to beginning the application:
1. I understand that an individual application will need to be completed for each child attending Carroll ISD.
2. I understand that it may take as long as 15 to 20 seconds for the application to auto-populate the next set of questions as I make my selections. 
3. I understand that if I experience trouble with this form I may need to change my browser to Google Chrome.  
4. I understand that if I experience trouble with submission of this form or need to make a change, I will contact Student Services to correct the issue and not submit a duplicate form.
 
After submission:
1. I understand that after the Student Services Office reviews this application, my requested transfer will either be conditionally approved or denied and I will be notified of the decision via email. All requests will be decisioned and notified on or before the week of August 6, 2024.
2. I understand that enrollment in Carroll ISD will be contingent upon receipt of required documentation at the appropriate campus or in Skyward during the enrollment process.
3. I understand that transfer requests will be reviewed annually per Board Policy.
I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above paragraph as it relates to the 2024-2025 Transfer Application.Please make a selection to begin the application.
Please make a selection to begin the application.
If you do not acknowledge and agree please cease completing this application and contact Student Services at student.services@southlakecarroll.edu or 817.949.8255.

Parent/Guardian Information

 

Parent/Guardian Namerequired
First Name
Last Name
Must contain only numbers
ex: 123 Main Street, Southlake, TX, 76092
Is this a new transfer request, or a renewal from the previous school year?requiredReminder: An application will need to be completed for each student.
Reminder: An application will need to be completed for each student.
What type of transfer are you requesting?required

City of Southlake (76092) Open Enrollment

Per Board Policy, a nonresident student living within the boundaries of the city of Southlake but outside the boundaries of the District shall be eligible to request a transfer into designated District schools.

 

Town of Westlake Open Enrollment

Per Board Policy, a nonresident student living within the boundaries of the town of Westlake but outside the boundaries of the District shall be eligible to request a transfer into designated District schools.

 

City of Southlake First Responder (Police, Fire, EMT)/District SRO

Per Board Policy, a nonresident student who's parent or guardian whose parent or guardian is employed by the city of Southlake as a first responder or school resource officer may be permitted to attend District Schools.

If a nonresident first responder or district SRO separates from employment with the city of Southlake, the child who has been granted a transfer shall be permitted to continue in attendance for the remainder of the semester. 

If a nonresident first responder or district SRO separates from employment with the city of Southlake after the end of the child's junior year, that child shall be permitted to attend tuition-free during the child's senior year. Siblings of the senior student shall also be allowed to stay through the end of that school year tuition free.

 

Out of District

Per Board Policy,  a nonresident student whose family is building, purchasing, or leasing a house within District boundaries may be permitted to attend District schools prior to establishing residency. Residency of the student must be established prior to the end of the first semester of enrollment.

 

Are you temporarily residing in a hotel within the boundaries of CISD?required
If you are temporarily residing in a hotel within the boundaries of the District you must provide proof of payment and a letter from hotel management stating that you are residing at that hotel. These documents will need to be uploaded during the enrollment process in Skyward.
Is your new home within District boundaries, a lease or new construction/build?required
If you are leasing a home within District boundaries, a current and fully executed contract will need to be provided during student registration in Skyward. 
 
If you are building a home within District boundaries, the slab should be poured before proceeding with enrollment. During registration, you will need to include a confirmation letter from the builder stating the date construction began and the estimated date of completion.
 
If you are purchasing a home within District boundaries, the closing date will need to occur within the first semester of enrollment. Documentation of the finalized sale will be required.
 
If you are a resident of the area formerly referred to at the 'Disputed zone',  you will need to provide proof of residency prior to March 28, 2022.  

Residents of the Formerly Disputed Zone

Per Board Policy the child of a parent or guardian residing within District boundaries outside of the 76092 area code as of March 28, 2022, shall be permitted to continue in enrollment or enroll in District schools at a later date as long as the parent or guardian continuously resides in the same residence within the disputed zone. 

Please contact Student Services for any questions regarding qualifications prior to completing this application.

 

Date your lease begins (Must contain a date in M/D/YYYY format)
Date your lease ends (Must contain a date in M/D/YYYY format)
Date the slab/foundation of the home was poured (Must contain a date in M/D/YYYY format)
Date of closing (new build only) (Must contain a date in M/D/YYYY format)
Date you will close on the purchase of your home (Must contain a date in M/D/YYYY format)
The address in LOCAL area where the enrolled child will be living prior to moving into new home
ex: 123 Main Street, Southlake, TX, 76092
Proof of residency prior to March 28, 2022 is required (Must contain a date in M/D/YYYY format)

Request for Carroll ISD Attendance for District Employee's Child

Nonresident District employees, who work a minimum of 20 regularly scheduled hours per week may request that their child be admitted into District schools by completing the following application.

If a nonresident District employee separates from employment with the District, the employee's child who has been granted a transfer shall be permitted to continue in attendance for the remainder of the semester.

If the employee separates from employment with the District after the end of the child's junior year, that child shall be permitted to attend tuition-free during the child's senior year. Siblings of the senior student shall also be allowed to stay through the end of that school year tuition-free.

This does not apply to employees contracted to Carroll ISD through outside entities.

 

Family in Residence with Household in CISD

Please complete the following information for the individual you and/or your student will be residing with during the school year.
 

 

Name of Carroll ISD resident residing withrequired
First Name
Last Name
Must contain only numbers
ex: 123 Main Street, Southlake, TX, 76092
Will a parent/guardian also be residing full-time at the residence?required

 

If a parent will not be residing with the student, please email the Student Services Office at student.services@southlakecarroll.edu to request a Power of Attorney form. This application will not be approved without this form on file.

In-District Transfer Request

Criteria for Considering Requests
1. Space availability in the school to which the student has requested to be transferred.
2. Evidence of medical and physical needs of a student.
3. Program needs of the student and program availability on the campus.
4. Extraordinary family considerations.
5. The student’s discipline history.
6. The likelihood that the transfer would violate UIL rules.
7. Other extraordinary and compelling circumstances.
 
 
This request is made with the full understanding of and agreement to the following conditions:
1. If the classroom at the requested school should become overcrowded, the transfer may be cancelled. This is in compliance with District policy.
2. The student will be required to maintain an appropriate attendance record; positive conduct record; and satisfactory or above average citizenship grades, or the transfer may be revoked.

Grandparent Affidavit

A nonresident student who is the grandchild of a Carroll ISD resident shall be eligible to attend district schools on a tuition-free basis.

Verification of the grandparent/grandchild relationship between the district resident and the student shall be in accordance with administrative regulations.

Grandparent household will be listed in Skyward as 'Family 1' for residency and reporting purposes.

 

Grandparent Informationrequired
Grandparent First Name
Grandparent Last Name
Grandparent Address - 123 Main Street, Southlake, TX, 76092
Grandparent Phone Number
Does the grandparent listed above provide after school care for your child?required
Amount of after-school care provided by grandparent listed above-required
Hours per day
Number of days per week
Number of months (optional)
Change in after-school carerequired
I do/do not authorize the employees of the District to contact the child’s grandparent identified on this form for non-emergency purposes. Contact for emergency purposes will be as I have indicated on the District’s Emergency Contact Information in Skyward/Family Access.requiredPlease select up to 1 choice
Please select up to 1 choice

Request to Remain in Attendance in Carroll ISD

Please choose the reason from the list below the student information.
 
**This is not for annual renewals. There are limited exceptions per Board Policy that apply to this enrollment. Contact Student Services for more information.**

 

Student Information

 

Student Demographic Informationrequired
Student ID (optional)
First Name
Middle (optional)
Last Name
Must contain a date in M/D/YYYY format
Please select the grade level your student will enter in the 2024-2025 school year.
Please explain in detail the reason you are requesting a transfer.
*Note: Town of Westlake applicants are zoned to Keller ISD
Reason or Requested period of time to remain in Carroll ISDrequiredPlease select up to 1 choice
Please select up to 1 choice

 

 

 

 

Individual Education Plan (IEP)required
I acknowledge that I have read and understand the following paragraph:required
I acknowledge that I have read and understand the following paragraph:required
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