Student Transfers

In-District Transfers

Parents who live within the Salem-Keizer School District have the option of transferring their children to another school within the district if there is room at the transferring school.

  • To start the process, parents must fill out an In-District Transfer Form.
  • The completed form is returned to their resident school.
  • Once the resident school receives the form, it forwards it to the requested school who forwards it to the office of Secondary Education.
  • Once the process is started, it usually takes about a week to complete.
  • Parents are sent a copy of the transfer form for their records once it has been processed.

Please note: Transportation is not provided for students who are on an in-district transfer.

Inter-District Transfers (Non-resident)

Parents who either live in Salem-Keizer and want their child attending another school district or parents who live in another school district and want their child attending schools in Salem-Keizer must go through the inter-district transfer process.

Request to Attend School Outside the Salem-Keizer District
  • Secure and complete non-resident transfer request form from the Resident District.
  • Complete a request form for each child.
  • Gather documentation:
    1. Proof of Residence (copy of utility bill or drivers license)
    2. Child's report card or transcripts
    3. Copy of IEP if child is Special Ed
    4. Submit completed form and documentation to Secondary Education.
      • Please mail the completed form to:
        Salem-Keizer Public Schools
        Attn: Secondary Education
        PO Box 12024
        Salem OR 97309-0024

      • You may also deliver the transfer to:
        Salem-Keizer Public Schools
        Attn: Secondary Education
        2450 Lancaster Dr NE
        STE 206 Salem OR 97305
  • Agree to provide transportation.

Request to Attend School in Salem-Keizer

  • Once a transfer request is received from another school district, a copy is made and sent along with an approval/denial form to the school requested.
  • The school will make a decision and return the form.
  • If the school denies the request, the parents will be sent a letter of denial from the office of Secondary Education.
  • If the request is approved, then the appropriate paperwork will be initiated and sent to the resident school district.
  • When the paperwork is approved, signed and returned, then a letter is sent to the parents notifying them that their student has been approved to attend school in Salem-Keizer.

If you need more information regarding district transfers, please refer to document JCAB-R.