District Transfers

Transfers Application Window for the 2025-2026 School Year will begin on January 27, 2025 and will close at 4:30 p.m. on February 28, 2025

The forms will ONLY be available DURING the Open Enrollment window.

If you have any questions on how to renew or request a transfer after our Open Enrollment period, please contact us at (562) 690-2317.

IntraDistrict Transfers

An IntraDistrict Transfer is when parents/guardians wish to enroll their student(s) at a school other than the designated school that is in their attendance area within the La Habra City School District. All IntraDistrict applications must be sumbitted during our transfer application window. 

Although IntraDistrict Transfers provide the opportunity to choose a school other than school of residence, it is important to note that under current District Board Policy AR 5116.1 an IntraDistrict transfer application may be denied for any one of the following reasons:

  • Actual student enrollment at a school may not fall below or exceed previously established capacity.
  • No student currently residing in the attendance area of his/her assigned school shall be displaced from his/her assigned school by students transferring from outside the school’s attendance area.
  • Students exercising the option to transfer to an alternate school within our District must provide their own transportation, except for the Dual Immersion program.
  • A request to attend a school within LHCSD, other than the school of residence may be denied based upon documented attendance issues.
  • A request to attend a school within LHCSD, other than the school of residence may be denied based upon documented misconduct of the student at another District.
  • In addition, once a student has been approved to their designated school of choice, that school becomes their designated school of attendance (home school) through the completion of their last elementary school year. A new application must be submitted if the student would like to attend a middle school other than their school of attendance. 
  • Students placed in specialized programs through the IEP process do not require an Intra-District Transfer Request.
  • The Superintendent/Designee may revoke a student’s Intra-District Transfer Request at any time and the student may be transferred back to his/her school of residence for any of the following reasons:
    • Unsatisfactory attendance or continual tardiness
    • Failure of parent to make adequate transportation arrangements or provide for adequate safety measures in getting to the requested school campus
    • Unsatisfactory behavior or citizenship.

Although IntraDistrict space is available at every campus, it is anticipated that some schools may have a limited number of spaces available in certain grade levels. In any instance, where the number of IntraDistrict transfer requests exceeds the space available, the filling of spaces will be determined by the date and time of the applications submitted. Requests that are not selected will be placed on a waiting list.

Please Note:

  • If you were previously granted an Intra-District permit, there is no need to reapply each year, except when transitioning from elementary school to middle school.
 

InterDistrict Transfer into LHCSD

An InterDistrict Transfer into LHCSD is when a parent/guardian who lives outside of our district boundaries wishes to enroll their student(s) into the La Habra City School District.

All Inter-District Transfer Renewals must be initiated in the district of residence. Permits are valid for ONE YEAR with the La Habra City School District and must be renewed EVERY SCHOOL YEAR. There is no guarantee of future renewal. The parent/guardian is responsible for providing transportation.

InterDistrict Transfer out of LHCSD

An InterDistrict Transfer out of LHCSD is when families reside in our district boundaries and want to exit the La Habra City School District.

When submitting your application, please be sure to attach the required supporting documentation (acceptable documents are listed on the back of the transfer agreement). Additionally, as part of the application process, a meeting with your residence school principal is required. Be sure to schedule this meeting for both new requests and renewals. Failure to do so will result in a delay in processing your application.

**Please note that incomplete applications will not be processed.**

Appeal Process

If you disagree with the decision of LHCSD you can appeal in writing within 30 days of the date on your denial letter.  

Your appeal may be emailed to [email protected] or dropped off or mailed to:

La Habra City School District
500 N. Walnut St.
La Habra, CA  90631

If you disagree with the decision of LHCSD Appeal Board, you may initiate an appeal with the Orange County Department of Education by calling (714) 327-1052 or emailing [email protected] within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the final denial letter.