Selecting a school

School of origin and base school

Students experiencing transition have the right to attend either:

• The school of origin – the school the student attended when permanently housed or the school last enrolled in.
  
  

• The base school – the school assigned to the student’s current address, even if temporary.
  
  

We are here to help you choose the option that best meets your child’s needs.

Requesting a different school

If you want your child to attend a school other than the school of origin or base school:

1. Submit a transfer request through the Office of Student Assignment or call 919-431-7333.

2. If approved, you may need to arrange transportation.

Capped Schools

Many schools have reached the maximum number of students they can effectively teach. When that happens, the Board of Education may place an enrollment cap on the school. Learn more and see list of currently capped schools.

Capped schools must allow students in transition to return (regardless of the cap) if:

• The student qualifies for the McKinney-Vento Program, and
• The student attended the capped school in the prior or current school year.

Special Education placements

If your child receives special education services, they may be placed in the school or classroom that best meets their needs.

If you disagree with this placement, you can request a review through the Special Education Services appeals process.

Application and magnet schools

If you applied and were approved for a magnet or application school while your child was in transition, your student is eligible for the same transportation services (express or neighborhood) as other students at that school.

Questions?

If you have questions or need help, please contact Student Assignment or your school social worker. We are here to support you.