Transferring a student to another school

  • Each student in NTPS is required to attend school based upon the boundary in which they reside.
     
    If a student wishes to attend a school outside their resident boundary (inside or outside NTPS), they must follow the transfer process. Forms must be submitted by a parent or guardian. Per NTPS Policy 3131 and 3141.
     
    The transfer request must be submitted annually if the student wishes to continue to attend a school other than their resident school.
     
    In order to ensure space for resident students, the district will restrict or limit transfers at some schools.
     
    Students will not be registered at the requested school until the transfer process is completed and the parents & school have been notified.
     
    Students who are approved to transfer into NTPS or within NTPS are NOT permitted to ride district transportation.  
     
     
    * If your family has relocated and your new address assigns your students to a new school:
     
    • If you wish to request they continue at their current school, please follow the transfer process described below.
    • If you want your students to attend the new resident school assigned to your new address please take proof of your new address into the NEW school. Follow the link below to see what is accepted as proof, fill out the form and bring it and the proof documentation to the new resident school.
    • New Address Verification Form

Intra-District Transfers

    • All Intra-District Transfers (wish to attend a school not zoned for your address within NTPS) must be submitted through Skyward Family Access. Obtain login information from your home school, via email. Effective March 19, 2020, we are able to assist via email and or phone only.
    • No paper forms will be accepted. Your request will not be time-stamped until the request is made through Family Access.
    • Parents will be notified of a decision via letter within 45 days of receipt of the request.

Inter-District Transfers

    • Effective March 19, 2020, we will be conducting business via email or regular mail until further notice. 
    • To transfer your student outside of NTPS, or transfer your student into NTPS, you will need to email a paper form to Student Records, kserrano@nthurston.k12.wa.us 
    • Be sure your home boundary District has signed off prior to submitting the transfer request to the desired district.
    • Download a form (PDF) (also below). We also accept most surrounding district forms as well. ( This form is NOT for Online School )

Contact Us!

  • Please contact Katrina Serrano via email or phone for assistance with your transfer needs. 
     
    Email: kserrano@nthurston.k12.wa.us
    Phone: (360) 412-4559
     
    NTPS Service Center - Student Records

Important Dates

  • March 2, 2020 - Transfer Requests accepted for 1st - 12th Grade for 2020-21 School Year. A response letter will be sent within 45 days from the date of reciept.
     
    August 3, 2020 - Transfer Requests accepted for Kindergarten for 2020-21 School Year (NTPS students must be enrolled in their home school before requesting a transfer).

Outside District Transfer & Other Forms

Last Modified on March 19, 2020