Student Transfer Application Form

Yes, Cuero is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year.

We accept applications for students entering grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12.

Parents or guardians must complete an online application and submit all required documentation. Once the application is submitted, it will be reviewed to determine eligibility.

No, there is not a fee for an out-of-district student transfer application.

Transfer applications are approved, rejected or revoked by the Superintendent or his/her designee, provided that such action is without regard to race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, or ancestral language. Campus personnel do not approve, deny, or revoke transfer applications. Campus administrators make a recommendation for approval, denial, or revocation of transfer applications.

Transfer decisions are based on availability of space and instructional staff, student’s disciplinary history, students’ attendance records, and student’s academic records. The district shall review the records of a student eligible for Section 504 accommodations or special education services on an individual basis, considering the student’s individualized education program, availability of staff and space, and other relevant factors.

Yes, the Superintendent or his/her designee, in consultation with the principal of your approved campus may revoke a student transfer at the end of the semester or end of the school year. The revocation is effective for one calendar year from the date of revocation.

The reasons to revoke the transfer include, but are not limited to: Over-crowded conditions, truancy, discipline issues, excessive tardiness, early/late pickups, attendance issues, falsification of enrollment or application information, failure of the parent or guardian to follow District or campus procedures, or District policy, failure to enroll within 10 school days of the transfer approval, or removal from a program for which the transfer was approved. 

In cases where the campus exceeds its projected enrollment, it is possible some transfers will need to be revoked. In these cases, the last students approved will be the first students to be moved or returned to their home campus. The District may reconsider a student whose revocation was a direct result of building capacity concerns. Any appeals shall be made in accordance with Board Policy FNG (LOCAL) and GF (LOCAL), as appropriate.

Because of the number of transfer applications received, it is not feasible for the District to notify you upon receipt of the application. However, every application is time and date-stamped and recorded upon receipt. Transfer decisions are generally rendered within two weeks of receipt of the complete application. Response time may vary based on the volume.

Parent/guardian will be notified via USPS mail as soon as the application has been processed and a decision has been made regarding approval or denial. If your application is approved, the campus will also be notified. When registering your child at the new campus, you must bring a copy of the approval letter or email with you and complete a transfer agreement upon enrollment.

●        Incomplete applications

●        The requested campus is full.

●        Documented pattern of poor attendance, late arrivals, early and/or late pick-ups requiring the supervision of the child by school staff

●        Repeated failure to abide by the rules specified in the Student Code of Conduct or the student commits a disciplinary infraction that mandates removal to a DAEP or JJAEP

●        Documented pattern of the failure of the parent/guardian to comply with District and campus procedures, or District policy

●        Falsification of information

●        Revocation of a previous transfer

●        Continued enrollment at the campus would result in a fiscal burden to the district requiring additional staff and/or facility space to provide services to the student

●        Failure to meet with District or campus staff to review the application, upon request

●        Other lawful reasons determined by the district

Your student will need to attend school in your home district. If Cuero ISD accepts transfer students the following semester or school year, you may reapply at that time. Any appeals shall be made in accordance with Board Policy FNG (LOCAL) and GF (LOCAL), as appropriate.

All enrolled out-of-district students are required to:
●    Pass all classes each semester
●    Be held accountable to consequences for attendance or discipline infractions
○    Have no more than three (3) discipline referrals within one year
○    Have no DAEP or JJAEP placements
●    Maintain good attendance with no more than 10 absences/tardies (combined) within one year
●    Provide their own transportation to and from school. District provided transportation is NOT available. 

Yes, they are eligible for a student transfer. To best meet the needs of your student, the application requires you to submit a copy of your child’s most recent 504 plan or Individualized Education Plan and all other records necessary to provide special education or related services to the child. District personnel may request a meeting to discuss your child’s 504 plan or IEP to ensure program space and staff availability.

The District will make every effort to accommodate transfer requests but cannot guarantee placement in the requested school or program.

Transportation for out-of-district students with special needs is the responsibility of the parent/guardian, unless it is agreed upon between Cuero ISD and the transferring district.  

Yes, but an application for a student transfer must be submitted each year. Transfers are approved on a yearly basis. Transfer requests may be denied if not submitted by the due date. There are no automatic renewals.

Students are not guaranteed eligibility for any particular extracurricular program. Any student who plans to participate in University Interscholastic League (UIL) events should check the rules set forth by the UIL concerning eligibility requirements for transfer students. A copy of the Constitution and Contest Rules of the University Interscholastic League is available for review at X, in the principal’s office at the high school, online at www.uil.texas.edu or by contacting the UIL office at (phone).

Yes, transfer applications are approved on an individual basis depending on the availability of space and resources on each campus and at each grade level.