SUHSD AR 5117: "Applications for interdistrict attendance shall be submitted to the district office by February 1 of the year preceding the school year for which the student may be transferred. The application deadline may be waived upon agreement between the district and the district of residence."
- Applications must include a signed release approval from the District of Residence prior to submitting this application. Interdistrict Transfer applications that are incomplete or contain incorrect information will not be processed and will be returned. Release approval by the District of Residence does not guarantee or imply transfer approval by Sequoia Union High School District
- Applications for transfer into SUHSD should be submitted by February 1 for consideration for the following school year (AR 5117)
- If this is a new request, please attach a copy of your student’s most recent grades and/or transcript
- A complete transfer request contains two components:
- A signed and approved release from the home district (district of residence)
- A completed and submitted “Interdistrict Transfer – Application to Transfer Into SUHSD” form
Instructions for completing request for transfer INTO SUHSD:
- Students living outside of the Sequoia Union High School District boundary wanting to transfer INTO SUHSD need to direct a letter to their current district of residence (home district) requesting a release. Refer to your home district’s website or contact them for more information so you can understand the entire process; each district often follows different procedures
- If your home district approves your request for a release, the signed and approved release will be forwarded to the Sequoia Union High School District, Department of Student Services
- Please complete an “Interdistrict Transfer – Application to Transfer Into SUHSD” form and submit in person, mail, or electronically, to:
Sequoia Union High School District
Attn: Jarrett Dooley, Director of Student Services
480 James Avenue
Redwood City, CA 94062
- Upon review of the received release and corresponding application, SUHSD will notify you of the district’s decision in writing. As the process involves a number of factors, please allow 7-10 business days for a response
Requirements and Information for Interdistrict Transfers:
- Interdistrict transfer applications that are incomplete or contain incorrect information will not be processed and will be returned. Applications that are submitted without a corresponding release approval by home district will be returned
- Release approval by the home district does not guarantee or imply transfer approval by Sequoia Union High School District
- If student is receiving Special Education and/or Speech Language Services, please attach most recent IEP
If you would like to know the status of your request, please contact the Department of Student Services at your convenience:
Cynthia Guerra: (650) 369-1411 Ext. 22211, Email: cguerra@seq.org