Rowan Salisbury Schools Transfer Form

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1. Current RSSS Employee: Parent/guardian is a current permanent employee with Rowan County Schools. Discretionary Admission is only acceptable within district in which the parent/guardian works. Employment will be verified by the Reassignment Specialist. (Tuition is waived)

2. Childcare: The student’s before or after school childcare providers are in closer proximity to the receiving school.

Childcare issues that result in an approved reassignment for an elementary student should be resolved prior to enrollment at the middle or high school level.

Applications will not be processed, without completed and attached Childcare Verification

3. Medical: Must include medical request packet.

4. Academic: Indicate course(s) with reason.

5. Special Services: In the case of students with disabilities, when the school in which the student is domiciled is not easily accessible or to access specialized services and programming.

6. Anticipated Relocation/Move: Lease agreement or building contract is required.

7. Work Proximity: Parent/guardian’s place of employment is in closer proximity to the receiving school. Verification required. Work proximity issues that result in an approved reassignment for an elementary student must be resolved prior to enrollment at the high school level.

Documentation to Upload 

Childcare Verification Form

To be filled out when childcare is closer {studentFirst}'s school.  This verification is used as proof of enrollment into that institution.

Medical Request Information

To be filled out when {studentFirst} has a medical condition that may required special considerations at a school.  

Please upload any information that you may have that would prove helpful in determining the transfer status of {studentFirst}.  Examples would be Child Verification forms, Employee Verification, Medical Needs Forms, etc.).

Tuition amount is determined by the amount the county commissioners give the schools per pupil.  This amount is local and not state funded.  Upon approval, an invoice will be sent to the email address on file with instructions on how to complete tuition.  I understand that I will be responsible for paying this tuition for {studentFirst} to attend school in RSS. Current tuition is $2,333.40 for the 2024-2025 school year. 

I understand that if I am requesting a release from RSS, there is a review period of no less than 10 school days to render a decision from the moment a form has been submitted.  

Parents may request a Hardship/Emergency Transfer, in very rare cases with extreme or unusual circumstances. In such cases, parents or guardians may request assignment to a school outside of their regular attendance area. These requests are carefully reviewed and rarely granted. Form must be completed in its entirety for each student and submitted. Please review the RSS Guidelines for Hardship/Emergency Transfer before continuing. 

Documentation to Upload 

Childcare Verification Form

To be filled out when childcare is closer {studentFirst}'s school.  This verification is used as proof of enrollment into that institution.

Medical Request Information

To be filled out when {studentFirst} has a medical condition that may required special considerations at a school.  

Please upload any information that you may have that would prove helpful in determining the transfer status of {studentFirst}.  Examples would be Child Verification forms, Employee Verification, Medical Needs Forms, etc.).

My signature indicates that If approved, I understand that I will be responsible for transportation to and from the new school.

My signature indicates that I understand middle and high school student athletes who are approved for discretionary assignment forfeit one year all athletic eligibility in any sport(s). Eligibility is restored 365 days from the date of the BOE approval. Please refer to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association for details about this statewide athletic rule.  If approved for transfer, you can apply for a waiver through RSS.

My signature verifies that I have read and accepted the above policy guidelines governing this request. I certify that all information provided in the form is accurate and true. Falsification of information will result in an immediate denial or revocation of the student reassignment. I understand that Rowan Salisbury Board Policy 4150 is available on the district website, at all Rowan-Salisbury Schools, and the district website.

My signature indicates that: I understand that, if approved, the principal can recommend to the superintendent that a student not attend the transfer school, if any of the following stipulations below have not been met or are not met after approval to remain at the current school: provide their own transportation, comply with the district’s attendance policy, exhibit exemplary conduct, if the student accumulates more than 3 discipline referrals; and maintain the academic average necessary for promotion to the next grade level the school principal can recommend that the transfer be revoked.