The InterDistrict Transfer process applies to parents who would like their students to attend a school in a district other than their residential district. All InterDistrict requests are initiated at the district of residence and must be renewed annually since InterDistrict transfers are valid for one (1) school year. An approved InterDistrict Transfer agreement must be in effect between the district of residence and the school district of desired attendance before a student can attend the desired school.

InterDistrict Transfer (out)* 

Applies to families living within the Sunnyvale School District and that wish to transfer their students to a school in another school district. 

Requests for the 2024-25 school year will be received starting January 8th, 2024. Parent(s)/guardian(s) must complete an InterDistrict Transfer Request form at the Sunnyvale School District Office (819 W Iowa Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM). Two documents are required:

1. Parent/Guardian Photo Identification

2. One proof of residency: lease agreement/mortgage or utility bill (dated within the last 30 days)

*IMPORTANT: This process is not immediate and while it is pending, your child(ren) need(s) to attend school with their district of residence.

InterDistrict Transfer (in)** 

Applies to families living in another school district that wish to transfer their students to a school within the Sunnyvale School District. 

Requests for the 2024-25 school year will be received starting January 8th, 2024 and will be processed late May 2024. Parent(s)/guardian(s) must visit their district of residence to complete the InterDistrict Transfer Request form.

**IMPORTANT: This process is not immediate and while it is pending, your child(ren) need(s) to attend school with their district of residence.

InterDistrict Transfer Conditions

General Timeline: Processing Requests

Current school year- parent(s)/guardian(s) will get a notification of the final decision within 30 calendar days from the date the request was received.

Next school year- parent(s)/guardian(s) will get a notification of the final decision as soon as possible, but no later than 14 calendar days after the beginning of instruction in the school year for which interdistrict transfer is sought.

The District Office is not able to provide the status of a pending request or appeal. All updates will be communicated via email once a decision has been made.

Availability

Students admitted to Sunnyvale School District under the InterDistrict Transfer agreement shall be assigned to schools where space is available at the discretion and determination of SSD.

Denials and Appeals

The Sunnyvale School District reserves the right to deny transfer requests or release students for the following reasons: lack of facilities either district-wide or in a specific attendance/school; lack of suitable or impacted special education programs; student history of unsatisfactory attendance or behavior.

If an InterDistrict Transfer request is denied, the parent/guardian may appeal in writing and submit the letter to the district office within 10 calendar days of receiving notice of a denied transfer.

The first appeal should be addressed to the Assistant Superintendent and, if necessary, the second appeal should be addressed to the Superintendent. Each appeal letter must include your home address and the parent's original signature. The letter should expand on your reasons not included in the original InterDistrict application. If the appeal is still denied by the Sunnyvale School District, the parent/guardian has the opportunity to appeal the decision to Santa Clara County Board of Education within 30 calendar days.

A student, parent, or guardian who provides a false address and/or other pertinent data as a basis for enrollment in a school in the District may have the transfer revoked. The revocation may be immediate and notice promptly given to the student and parent/guardian.

InterDistrict Transfer Policies

The Sunnyvale School District does not participate in the Allen Bill.

Board Policy 5117- Interdistrict Transfer

Administrative Regulation 5117- Interdistrict Transfer