Out-of-County (District) Transfer Applications are available beginning March 1 of each year for the upcoming school year. Parents/Guardians/Custodians must submit the application with an approved release from their student’s home school district. The student must apply for admission by June 1 before the school year the student seeks admission.
To be considered for an Out-of-County Transfer, students must meet the requirements of policy 4130 which requires that the student is in good standing with grades, attendance, and behavior and there is enrollment available at the grade level and building capacity. The application is then approved or denied and the submitter receives written notification reflecting the director’s decision.
If the application is approved, a tuition payment for the 2024-2025 school year of $4,650 is due immediately, payable to Durham Public Schools (You may request to pay half the total, $2,325 by August 12, 2024). The balance is due by January 3, 2025. Tuition is not charged for children of employees of DPS. There are no payment plans other than per semester, as stated above.
Out-of-county transfers are considered and approved on an annual basis. Transfer students must provide their own transportation to and from school, should pose no discipline problems, and must maintain good attendance and passing grades. Failure to abide by these conditions may result in the revocation of an approved transfer.
Related Policies: 4130 Discretionary Admissions and Tuition for Discretionary Admissions 4135