How to Transfer Schools for a Fresh Start

If you are having a tough time dealing with your current school, you may be considering a fresh start. Transferring schools can give you the opportunity to start over with friends and teachers alike. The transfer process can take time, but the results may be worth the effort.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

1. Ask your guidance counselor what you need to do to request a transfer to a new school. This is a multi-step process and varies from school to school.

2. Convince your parents that a transfer would be beneficial to you. If you explain why you want to transfer, what you need to do to transfer and address the issue of transportation in your initial discussion, it'll be easier to have your parents' support.

3. Choose a school to transfer to. It is easier to transfer to a school in your current school district. You will want a school that is not too far away.

4. Fill out the paperwork needed to request your transfer. The review process can take some time, turning in your paperwork promptly will speed up the process.

5. Appeal the decision. If the school denies your request, appeal the decision. Look for solid reasons you are requesting a transfer. This could include poor school performance, health reasons and guidance reasons.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are denied after your appeal, consider requesting a transfer or applying to a new school over the summer. This may change the results of your application.

• When you start at your new school, make a good first impression. Take advantage of the opportunity to start over. Be on time to class and respectful to your teachers. Complete your homework and hand it in on time.

• If you have problems with just 1 or 2 teachers consider requesting a transfer out of those classes. This may solve your problem with a lot less work.