Intra-District Transfers

The Intra-District Transfer application window for the 2026-2027 school year
is open from May 1 through June 30, 2026.

Under special circumstances, and on a very limited basis, parents may request an Intra-District Transfer of their child(ren) from their assigned home school to another intra-district school. Requests will only be considered upon completing the requested application within the announced timeline. Requests are handled by the District 15 Intra-District Transfer Committee. Each spring, District 15 will announce the dates and deadline to submit requests for consideration for the upcoming school year. 

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Timeline

The completed request and supporting documentation must be submitted to the Associate Superintendent for Administrative Services between the designated dates in May-June, for the upcoming school year. 

The District 15 Intra-District Transfer Request Form is available on the District’s website or at the Reception Desk at the District 15 Educational Service Center. The request form must be completed for each student or family for whom an intra-district transfer is being requested. The student(s) must be registered in District 15 in order to apply. Requests are limited to one application per student per year. The completed request and any supporting documentation must be submitted to the Associate Superintendent for Administrative Services. Applications must be submitted annually.

Consideration

The completed intra-district transfer request and supporting documentation will be reviewed by the Committee. The Committee typically will not make decisions regarding requests until one week before the start of each school year because of enrollment changes that take place throughout the year and into the summer months. Families that request an intra-district transfer will be contacted with a written decision, via first-class mail or email (if an email address is provided), as to whether the request has been approved or denied. In some circumstances, the Committee may need to extend the decision timeline to properly consider a request.  

The Committee’s determination regarding any intra-district transfer request is final.

Regardless of the submission of an application for an intra-district transfer request, parents/guardians must register their children in their home school. Parents must not assume that their request will be granted. Instead, until parents receive approval of their request, they must assume their child will be attending their home school. 

Intra-district transfer requests will be prioritized into the following groups and placed in the groups in the order in which the requests are received:

• Group 1: Sibling in Special Education. Student’s sibling is in a self-contained special education program at another school (not home school assignment).

When making decisions regarding the transfer of students, the Committee will consider the following factors, including but not limited to:

• Timeliness of the request (designated dates in May–June);
• State and Federal guidelines for class composition;
• District 15 Board of Education class size targets;
• Building capacity, staffing, current enrollment, and class size of both the sending and receiving schools;
• Input from sending and receiving school administrators;
• The student’s academic standing and discipline history;
• Other factors relevant to the Intra-District Transfer Request as determined by the Committee.

Conditions of an Approved Intra-District Transfer

An approved intra-district transfer request does not guarantee the student will be assigned to the requested school. The Committee reserves the right when granting a request to determine the school to which the student is transferred.

• The District will not provide transportation for the student to or from the transfer school unless transportation is otherwise required by law. Paid transportation by the District will not be available, and the parent will be responsible for transporting their child to and from school.
• The District does not guarantee the same academic courses that are available at the student’s home school will be available at the receiving school.
• In the event that a family makes requests for more than one child in a family unit, each request will be reviewed and evaluated on an individual basis.
• An approved intra-district transfer request is valid for only one school year. Parents/ guardians will need to submit a request for each subsequent school year consistent with the District’s intra-district transfer policy and procedures.

Rescission of an Approved Intra-District Transfer

An approved intra-district transfer request may be rescinded by the District at any time based on the following factors, including but not limited to:

• The student engages in misconduct that is disruptive to the educational environment.
• The student demonstrates a pattern of unexcused tardiness or absences.
• The student does not maintain good academic standing.
• The conduct of the student’s parents/guardians toward staff, administration, other parents, and students that is not consistent with Board Policy 8:30, Visitors to and Conduct on District Property.
• The student’s parents/guardians elect not to respond to or meaningfully participate in required meetings that staff and/or administration have invited parents/guardians to attend on behalf of the student.
• Other relevant factors as determined by the Committee.

Complete the Application

1. Student Information. Student(s) must be registered in District 15 in order to apply. Parents may list up to four (4) children from the same family and home address per request form. One request per student per year.
2. Transfer Request. Include the name of the transfer from school (assigned school) and the name of the school you wish to attend (receiving school).
3. Reason for Transfer. Check one reason for transfer for each student listed. See the form for details.

Terms of Agreement

I understand and accept the below terms associated with the intra-district transfer request that I have made on behalf of my child:

• I understand, in the event that my request is approved, paid transportation by the District will not be available, and that I am responsible for transporting my child to and from school.
• UNTIL notified by the D15 Intra-District Transfer Committee, this request is NOT approved and I must register my child in the home attendance area school.
• I understand that I am required by CCSD15 to fully complete registration and if applicable, provide one Category A verification and two Category B verifications of my residency at the above address. I understand my application will not be reviewed until my registration is fully processed by the District.
• I understand UNTIL notified by the D15 Intra-District Transfer Committee, this request is NOT approved and I must register my child in the home attendance area school.
• I understand due to enrollment changes that take place throughout the year and into the summer months, I will more than likely not be notified of the D15 Intra-District Transfer Committee’s decision until a week or two before the start of the school year.
• I understand my request will likely not be approved if doing so will exceed class-size targets established by either the state of Illinois and/or the District 15 Board of Education. 
• I understand my transfer request will not be approved in the event that it will require the district to hire additional staff. 
• I understand that if this transfer request is approved, it is only valid for one (1) school year and that I will need to make a similar request each year thereafter.
• I understand that an approved transfer may be rescinded and future requests not approved by the D15 Intra-District Transfer Committee in the event that:
  • My child engages in misconduct that is disruptive to the educational environment.
  • My child demonstrates a pattern of unexcused tardiness or absences.
  • My child does not maintain good academic standing.
  • My conduct toward staff, administration, other parents, and students is not respectful, appropriate or is disruptive pursuant to Board Policy 8:30, Visitors to and Conduct on District Property.
  • I elect not to respond to or meaningfully participate in required meetings that staff and/or administration have invited me to attend on behalf of my child.
  • Other relevant reasons exist as determined by the D15 Intra-District Transfer Committee.

5. Be sure to sign the D15 Intra-District Transfer Request form and return all necessary documents/attachments via:

• U.S. mail to the D15 Intra-District Transfer Committee, 580 N. 1st Bank Drive, Palatine, IL 60067,
• Drop off at 580 N. 1st Bank Drive, Palatine IL 60067, attention D15 Intra-District Transfer Committee, or
• Email to wieckiej@ccsd15.net (be sure to attach the request form and any supporting documents in the email). 

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Requests must be received between May 1 - June 30, 2026, for consideration for the 2026-27 school year. 
Please do not submit requests at any other time; they will be returned to you. 

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