Voluntary Transfers
Students & Families
Per Board Policy 501.5 elementary school students are expected to attend their assigned school building based on their home address. The Voluntary Transfer Form is for parents who want their student to attend a different elementary school within the Muscatine Community School District. All requests for an exception to this policy shall be considered a “Voluntary Transfer Request”. No transportation will be provided for students requesting a voluntary transfer to another school.
*The district may rescind a Voluntary Transfer at any time if there are attendance, behavior, health, safety or security concerns.
Voluntary Transfer Request Guidelines
When a parent or guardian requests their child attend a school other than their assigned school, a Voluntary Transfer Request must be completed using the district form and meeting the published deadlines.
Voluntary Transfer Requests are considered based on space availability at the receiving school. The district may not consider voluntary transfers when a student has poor attendance, is under suspension, or is not in good standing at their current school building.
Students who are enrolled in the Dual Language Immersion Program will be assigned to the school containing the program and do not need to complete a Voluntary Transfer Request.
Kindergarten students with siblings who have been approved for voluntary transfer are automatically approved to attend the same elementary school as their siblings. However, Parents must complete the Voluntary Transfer Form for their kindergarten student. Parents will be notified after the Voluntary Transfer Form is completed and reviewed.
Mid-year moves – If a student moves during the school year; parents may choose to have the student transfer to the school based on the new address, or remain at their current school. If the parents choose to have their student continue attending their current school they must complete a Voluntary Transfer Request.
Mid-year voluntary transfer requests are strongly discouraged and will be considered on a case by case basis. The district will review the student’s attendance and good standing with the building principal prior to considering a mid-year transfer. Students are expected to attend their current school while the transfer is under consideration.
In cases of bullying or harassment the district will follow the guidelines in Board Policy 105 and 105R1.
Board Policy 501.5R1 Elementary School Transfers – Administrative Regulations