How do I request a transfer for this school year?
Parents/guardians can submit an in-year transfer request here during designated times / In -year transfer requests are only granted for extenuating circumstances. To learn more about transfer criteria and transfer windows, please visit here.
How do I request a transfer for next school year?
The 24 -25 SY transfer window will open on [date] here [insert link]. Parents/Guardians seeking a transfer for the following school year must complete re-enrollment for the current school before requesting a transfer. Re–enrollment will open on [date]. The transfer committee can not process a transfer request until re-enrollment is completed. The later the request, the least likely space will be available at the school.
How do I know what my feeder school is?
Visit https://kipptexas.org/our-schools/ and select your region, then select a grade level, then select your school to see which school it feeds into.
How can I find my Priority School Zone?
Each KIPP Texas school resides in a geographic priority zone. All students’ home addresses are zoned to specific KIPP Texas Public Schools. Applicants who live within those priority zones will receive priority for that school. Families requesting a transfer from one KIPP school to another must select their “priority zoned school.”
If your zip code is listed under selected schools, that is considered your “Priority Zoned School.”
How do I know if you’ve received my transfer request?
Once the transfer request form has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation message and a copy of your form responses in your email.
I submitted the transfer request; what’s next?
The KIPP Texas Transfer Committee will review transfer requests once the window has closed. Within the following two weeks, you will receive a notification through email of the decision.
When will the decision be made?
The KIPP Texas Transfer Committee will review transfer requests once the window has closed. Within the following two weeks, you will receive notification via email of the decision.
Why was the transfer request not approved?
KIPP Texas prioritizes approving transfers based on extenuating circumstances and the availability of open seats. If the initial request was not approved, you may submit an appeal during the next transfer window.
*Submitting an appeal does not guarantee approval. An appeal must contain additional information beyond the original request to be considered.
*Review transfer criteria HERE
If the transfer was not approved, does that mean it will not get approved in the future?
No. We understand that circumstances change. If your child’s transfer is denied, you are welcome to submit an *appeal if you feel that your change in circumstances warrants another application.
*An appeal must contain additional information beyond the original request to be considered.
Why was my child waitlisted, and what does it mean?
Students requesting a transfer may be waitlisted if the requested school has no available seats. If a seat becomes available, the KIPP Transfer committee will review the waitlist before each window and offer a seat to the next student.
Will all of my children be guaranteed a transfer?
No. We cannot guarantee that all siblings will be approved for a transfer at the same time. Transfer spots will be allocated based on the number of available seats in each grade at each school.
Will transportation be offered?
The KIPP Texas Public Schools Student Transportation Department is dedicated to providing all students with accessible, safe, and reliable transportation, ensuring they can access the high-quality education they deserve.
Unless stated otherwise by the school, transportation is not guaranteed for students living within a school’s priority zone. Availability varies per route, but schools can provide information on available spots.
If a transfer request is approved and confirmed, please complete your Bus Request Form and contact your school to update your transportation information.
You may also email ktx.transportation@kipptexas.org for transportation questions.
Have you moved during this school year?
Please contact your child’s school to provide your updated address if you have moved.
Who do I speak to if I have questions about my transfer request?
You may reach out to your school if you have questions about the transfer process or email enroll.help@kipptexas.org