Transfer Policy

The following nonresident transfer students may request a priority transfer based on transfer requirements outlined above:

1. A resident student who has completed his or her junior year at the District high school and becomes a nonresident.
2. A student whose parents anticipate residency within 60 days. Proof of potential residency must be provided at the initial time of enrollment, with a follow-up in 45 days. If residency is not established in 60 days, the student shall be withdrawn.
3. A student whose parent is employed at the Naval Air Station in an active military position.
4. A student whose parent is employed on a permanent status or is a tenant of the base at the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station or the Corpus Christi Army Depot.

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board shall designate the number of transfer students and the grade levels or campuses that will accept transfer students.The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any transfer request, provided that such action is without regard to race, religion, color, sex, disability, or national origin.

If you are interested in applying for transfer, please complete the Transfer Application via our website, flourbluffschools.net.

Each transfer application shall be evaluated on the following criteria:

1. The student has at least a 90 percent attendance rate the current year.
2. The student has not been suspended, assigned to an alternative disciplinary education setting, or expelled during the year.
3. The student has passed all sections of the STAAR test during the past year. If a student was not eligible to take the STAAR test, this criterion shall be based on other standardized testing or state assessments as appropriate. The District shall take into consideration any extenuating circumstances.**

The following nonresident student transfer requests will be given priority:

1. A resident student who has completed his or her junior year at the District high school and becomes a nonresident.
2. A student whose parents anticipate residency within 60 days. Proof of potential residency must be provided at the initial time of enrollment, with a follow-up in 45 days. If residency is not established in 60 days, the student shall be withdrawn.
3. A student whose parent is employed at the Naval Air Station in an active military position.
4. A student whose parent is employed on a permanent status or is a tenant of the base at the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station or the Corpus Christi Army Depot.

** Please supply FBISD with as much documentation as possible regarding these requests. Also, please make sure you keep copies of the above criteria for your records to enroll at the campus because the copies attached will be kept at the Administration Office.

1. 1. Complete the application.
   2. Upload the following documents with the completed application:

1. • Most recent report card
   • Attendance record
   • Discipline record (must obtain from current school; if no record, a screen printout of the student search or a statement from an administrator on letterhead is acceptable)
   • Most recent STAAR test or other standardized test