JECC-AR - Assignment of Students to Schools

Code: JECC-AR
Adopted: Unknown                                                                                                                                            Revised/Readopted: 11/16/22                                                                                                                             Orig. Code: JECC-AR 

Elementary School Attendance Changes

To initiate an attendance change as described in policy JECC, the parents of a resident elementary school student:

1. Shall meet with the elementary principal of the elementary school in which attendance is preferred;
2. Must submit a written request for the attendance change utilizing the form provided*.

The principal of the elementary school where attendance is preferred will:

1. Provide information regarding available space and requirements for transportation, behavior, attendance and achievement;
2. Provide a written response to the parent’s request, including the expectations as described in (1) above;
3. Provide a copy of the response to the office of the assistant superintendent.

The assistant superintendent will:

a. Record the attendance change;
b. Acknowledge the agreement by letter;
c. Manage the attendance data related to such attendance changes;
d. Report data associated with attendance changes as necessary.

Middle School Attendance Changes

To initiate an attendance change as described in policy JECC, the parents of a resident middle school student must:

1. Meet with the principal of the desired middle school to explore the transfer option, determine requirements for transfer authorization and to determine whether space available would permit consideration;                                                      

2. Place the attendance request to the desired middle school in writing to the principal.
The principal of the desired middle school will:

a. Initiate a meeting with the home school principal to determine behavioral, academic and attendance qualifications of the transfer candidate;
b. Determine, in cooperation with the principal of the home school, whether the student can be successful in the desired transfer site and whether space is available;
c. Respond to the parent request in writing;
d. Ensure, by way of signatures, that all parties understand and agree to the conditions of enrollment;
e. Copy the response and agreement to the home school and to the central office. 

*See attached sample