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Orinda Union School District

A Learning Community that Inspires, Engages, and Supports All Students

Transfer Guidelines

Intra-District Transfer (Orinda Residents)

 
"Intra-district transfers" (BP5116.1) are defined as students who request a transfer from their home school to another school within the district. If approved, Intra-district transfers are permanent; no annual renewal is required. A return to the home school would only be allowed if space is available at the grade level.
  • The open enrollment application period for 2025-2026 school year for all new Intra-district transfer requests begins on January 1, 2025.
 
Requests for intra-district transfers are considered if space is available at the requested school.
 
 

Inter-District Transfers Into The District

Applications for the 2025-2026 school year will be accepted beginning April 1, 2025.

"Inter-district transfers" (IDT) are required for students residing outside of Orinda Union School District boundaries who wish to attend an Orinda school (BP 5117).


Please note that limitations in classroom space and district resources are primary factors in considering Inter-district transfer agreements. All students must be released from their resident district, prior to applying to Orinda Union School District as a transfer.
  • Contact your school district of residence and obtain an inter-district transfer (IDT) form.
  • Once the completed form is reviewed and approved by the district of residence, a copy will be forwarded to Orinda Union School District.
  • Approved IDT releases will be considered after April 1, 2025. Families will be notified of the transfer decision by May 30th, 2025. Transfer requests received after May 30th will be notified within 30 days. 
  • Upon receipt of the approved IDT request, Orinda USD will generate a letter to parents requesting academic and behavioral records.
  • There is no guarantee that IDT requests will be approved by Orinda USD.  Parents are strongly encouraged to keep their student enrolled at their home school until the IDT is approved.
  • The IDT review process is, first and foremost, determined by availability of space within Orinda USD.
  • School assignments for transferring student is at the prerogative of Orinda Union School District.
  • The application for an IDT can be denied due to overcrowding within Orinda USD schools or limited district resources.
  • IDT agreements shall be granted for a term of ONE school year and must be renewed for approval annually. 

Inter-District Transfers Out Of The District

Applications to be released OUT of the District will be accepted beginning February 1, 2025.

 
If a resident of the Orinda Union School District (OUSD) would like to request permission for their child to attend a school outside of the Orinda district boundaries, the parent/guardian must submit an Inter-district Transfer Request Form. The request is to be submitted to the OUSD Office of the Superintendent located at the district office. Requests for a release OUT of the Orinda Union School District may be submitted starting on February 1, 2025.
 
Final approval of the Inter-district Transfer will be made by the requested district. If approved by the requested district, the Inter-district Transfer Agreement is valid for a term of ONE school year and must be renewed for approval annually.
 
SEND INTER & INTRA APPLICATIONS TO:
Ardis Atkins
aatkins@orinda.k12.ca.us