• There are some situations in which a student may request a special transfer to a school or Non-Magnet program outside of their district zoned school.

      Boundary Option
      HISD residents in a limited number of school zones have the option to attend an HISD Board-approved boundary option school if there is space available.

      Language of Instruction
      English language learners or monolingual English speakers can request a transfer to a school that offers ESL/Bilingual or Dual Language classes if their zoned school does not.

      Hardship
      Approval may be granted for a student to attend a school near their parent or legal guardian’s place of employment or the child's after-school care because of extenuating circumstances. (Includes HISD resident employees who wish to enroll their child in a school close to their work location.)

      Homeless
      HISD attempts to keep a homeless student enrolled in their “school of origin,” but a transfer may be granted if their parent or legal guardian requests for them to attend a different school.

      Public Education Grant (PEG)
      A student outside of HISD may be approved for a PEG if:

      • They’re enrolled in a school that has been low performing during the past 3 academic years, or
      • They’re enrolled in a school in which less than 50% of students passed STAAR exams during 2 of the previous 3 years.

      PEG transfers will only be processed if there is an agreement between HISD and the school district in which the student is enrolled.

      Special Education
      A student requiring a special education program not available at their zoned campus can request a special transfer. This also applies to the sibling(s) of special education students, as required by law.

      Violent Crime Victim (VCV)
      Students who were victims of a violent crime on their zoned school campus can request a No Child Left Behind transfer to another school.

      Out-of-District Transfers Not Enrolled in HISD and New Students
      Students who are new to the district are eligible for this type of transfer.

      If you have any questions about special transfers, please contact us.