INTERDISTRICT TRANSFER PROCEDURES

SAN MARINO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

INTERDISTRICT TRANSFER PROCEDURES

(Education Code Sections 46600 and 48204(b))

Updated on 4/25/2023

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We will start accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year on May 1, 2024 at 8am. Your application will be invalid if you apply prior to May 1, 2024 as the link will be different.

 The following procedures must be followed when requesting an Interdistrict Transfer Permit to attend school in the San Marino Unified School District.  (See Board Policy 5117 -  BP 5117 InterdistrictAttendance.pdf and Administrative Regulation 5117 - AR5117 FINAL 12_4_15.pdf) 

 

• Conditions for Approval of Interdistrict Attendance: A student residing outside of the District's attendance boundaries may only be admitted to a school within the District under the Board Policy if the student has met all of the following conditions:
  1. There is adequate space in the classes that meet the student's educational needs and class sizes are not unreasonably affected by the enrollment. An interdistrict transfer permit may be denied when the student's enrollment creates a situation where class sizes or service caseloads exceed the standards set by the Governing Board; and
  2. Admission would not result in the creation of a new program at additional cost to the District; and 
  3. The student's academic achievement, citizenship, and behavior are maintained by a grade of "C" or better for each grading period, or by satisfactory or higher marks for each grade-level standard. 

• Priority categories for non-resident students are as follows:

 

STEP 1: Apply electronically and prepare documents

 

Priority 1: Parent Employment-Related Interdistrict Attendance Permits  (Release from District of Residence not required): The following documents are required.

1. Parent Employment-Related Transfer Application Form submitted electronically
2. Proof of Employment: In order to apply for a Parent Employment-Related Transfer, one or both parents must be one of the following:
   • an employee of San Marino Unified School District with a guaranteed minimum of 10 hours per week (substitute employees ineligible).  (Parent must provide a recent paycheck stub and letter of verification from San Marino Unified School District verifying employment)
   • an employee of the City of San Marino (parent must provide a recent paycheck stub and letter of verification from the City of San Marino verifying employment)
   • a registered business owner with a physical business located in the District, with a valid business license issued by the City of San Marino and physically employed a minimum of 10 hours per week in a commercial space within San Marino Unified School District boundaries (parent must provide a copy of San Marino business license and lease agreement for commercial space)
   • “physically” employed a minimum of 10 hours per week in a commercial space within the boundaries of San Marino Unified School District (parent must provide a recent paycheck stub and a letter from the parent/guardian’s employer verifying employment)
   • In order to qualify, proof of parent's employment is required prior to enrollment and shall be verified each year by the Superintendent or designee. 
3. A brief written statement explaining why you would like to attend San Marino Schools. Please indicate the level of commitment the parent/guardian and student intend to make toward fulfilling the obligations of the transfer.
4. For 1st to 12th Grade students, a copy of the report card/transcript from the previous school year and current standardized test scores.

1. Legacy Permit Application Form submitted electronically
2. Signed and approved interdistrict release (permit) issued by the student's District of Residence. 
3. Proof of Residency: An interdistrict attendance permit may be granted to a student whose grandparent is currently and has been residing within the District boundaries for a minimum of ten (10) years. In order to qualify, proof of grandparent residency is required prior to enrollment and shall be verified each year by the Superintendent or designee. Please provide the following documentation to verify the grandparent's current home address. 
• Grandparent's photo ID
• Final closing statement, grant deed, previous property tax bill, or lease agreement (whichever applies) that shows the purchase date, transfer date, or lease start date to show the number of years living at the address. 
• AND four (4) different current utility bills - gas, electric, water, trash, cable, or landline telephone.
4. A brief written statement explaining why you would like to attend San Marino Schools. Please indicate the level of commitment the parent/guardian and student intend to make toward fulfilling the obligations of the transfer.
5. For 1st to 12th Grade students, a copy of the report card/transcript from the previous school year and current standardized test scores.

Priority 3: Regular Interdistrict Attendance Permits: 

1. Regular Interdistrict Transfer Application submitted electronically
2. Signed and approved interdistrict release (permit) issued by the student's District of Residence. 
3. A brief written statement explaining why you would like to attend San Marino Schools. Please indicate the level of commitment the parent/guardian and student intend to make toward fulfilling the obligations of the transfer.
4. For 1st to 12th Grade students, a copy of the report card/transcript from the previous school year and current standardized test scores.