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Transfer Requests

This page is designed to address a parent's desire to request a "change of venue," "student transfer," or "special permission for my child to attend a school that is different from the one they are expected to go to."

Even though students are expected to attend the appropriate school for their attendance area in Albemarle County, the School Board of Albemarle County, Virginia, does make some allowances. Parents of children who reside in Albemarle County can request from the Superintendent that their child(ren) attend a school different than the one the child(ren) are expected to be enrolled at. While there is no fee for parents to take advantage of this allowance, parents are expected to be responsible for the transportation to ensure their child attends the approved school. This same allowance is available to Albemarle County employees who reside in Albemarle County and are parents or guardians of students enrolled in Albemarle County Public Schools.

Albemarle County employees who reside outside of Albemarle County may also request that their child(ren) attend an Albemarle County Public School of their choice. However, parents are responsible for providing all transportation for the child to attend the approved school and are also expected to pay a tuition fee.  

Tanisha Thompson
tthompson2@k12albemarle.org
Coordinator of Office  Operations and Executive Support
(434) 296-5820

Applications

2026-2027 School Year

  • Transfer Application for the 2026-2027 School Year is now open.
    • Decisions are finalized after June 1, 2026. 
      • After June 1, 2026, applications are reviewed and decisions made, periodically.
    • The Transfer Application provides an opportunity for families to upload required documents. 

2025-2026 School Year

  • Transfer Application for the 2025-2026 School Year is open.
    • Requests will continue to be reviewed and decisions made on an on-going basis. 
    • Our request form provides an opportunity for families to upload required documents. We recommend that you gather your documentation before completing our online student transfer request form.d

Approvals

  • Families can expect to receive a formal response of their submitted request during the month of June for the following year.
  • Requests made during the school year for the same year are typically processed within 30 days. 

Special Notes

  • Your child must attend the base zoned school until a transfer decision is made.
  • Parents are strongly encouraged to please read School Board Policy JC & JEC prior to requesting a student transfer.