Transfer Requests
Transfer requests are required for students to attend a school other than their “neighborhood school."
Schools are assigned by the parent/guardian's legal address.
Transfer requests are available twice a year:
- Spring: March 2 - June 1 (for transfers in 2026-2027)
- Winter: November 9 - January 8 (for transfers second semester in 2026-2027)
** THE TRANSFER WINDOW IS CURRENTLY CLOSED**
For information about Albany Virtual Academy (AVA), formerly known as Albany Online,
Visit the AVA Webpage
Grades open for Spring Window for 2026-27 will be posted no later than March 2, 2026
General
See the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) tabs above for more information.
In District = Students who legally reside within GAPS boundaries
Inter-District (IDT) = Students who legally reside in another district outside of GAPS boundaries
Not sure which school is your “neighborhood school”?
Click here to find out which school is your “neighborhood school.”
New to the district or to your neighborhood school?
You may register your child at your neighborhood school at any time during the school year. Visit our School Registration Webpage. Contact the school office with additional questions or see our FAQs above. Check your school website for contact information and office hours.
See related Board Policies (JECB, JECB-AR(1), JECB-AR(2), JECC, JECC-AR(1), JECC-AR(2))
In District
In-District Transfers:
The In-District transfer process applies to Greater Albany Public School District students who wish to transfer from their neighborhood school to another school within the district. Students need to enroll at their home boundary school even if they are applying for an In-District transfer.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I find out which boundary I live within?
- Can my student continue at their current school after moving?
- Are transfer requests considered on a first come, first served basis?
- Does GAPS use a lottery system for transfers?
- What does it mean if the school I want to transfer to is not the on the transfer application?
- If the school I want to transfer to is closed for transfers, is there a waiting list?
- Once my student's transfer is approved, do I have to apply each year?
- What happens if I miss the online transfer request window for the next school year?
- How do I request a transfer after the school year has begun?
- Can transfers be revoked by GAPS?
- My student is currently attending a transfer school. Can my student return to our neighborhood school?
- We live in GAPS. How can I transfer to another district?
How do I find out which boundary I live within?
Follow this link: https://myridek12.tylerapp.com/
Can my student continue at their current school after moving?
Yes, at the discretion of the current school. Sometimes class sizes, attendance or behavior issues, or inability to maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA will factor into the school’s determination of the best placement for the student. To apply to remain at your current school after you move, you will need to update your address with your school's office and complete a Special Circumstance form.
Are transfer requests considered on a first come, first served basis?
Does GAPS use a lottery system for transfers?
What does it mean if the school I want to transfer to is not the on the transfer application?
If the school I want to transfer to is closed for transfers, is there a waiting list?
Once my student's transfer is approved, do I have to apply each year?
- For all in district transfer requests made during a transfer window, the transfer is good through level change. New requests are required if you want to attend a school other than your assigned neighborhood school for all incoming 6th and 9th graders (except 6th graders at Timber Ridge).
- If you moved and completed a Special Circumstance transfer, your transfer is valid
- Through level change for secondary schools,
- Through the school year for elementary schools. You will need to reapply for a transfer during the spring window to remain at your current school.
What happens if I miss the online transfer request window for the next school year?
Transfer requests will be considered on a case by case basis during our summer grace period. This grace period is available between the end of the Spring transfer window and the third Friday in August. Families may not be notified until after current and new enrollment has been assessed and evaluated in August. If a grade was closed during the Spring transfer window it will also be closed during the summer grace period.
How do I request a transfer after the school year has begun?
Can transfers be revoked by GAPS?
My student is currently attending a transfer school. Can my student return to our neighborhood school?
We live in GAPS. How can I transfer to another district?
You must contact the district you wish to transfer to and abide by their guidelines for transfers. You will also need to complete form 131a (or form 131b for Spanish), Request for Inter District Transfer Out of Resident District. Return this completed form to Shelly Johnson at shelly.johnson@albany.k12.or.us
For additional information please conact Shelly Johnson, GAPS Transfer Specialist, at 541-967-4519 or shelly.johnson@albany.k12.or.us
Inter-District
Inter-District Transfers:
The Inter-District transfer process applies to students who live outside of the Greater Albany Public School District but wish to apply to attend a GAPS school. Along with applying for a transfer to a GAPS school, you must also contact your resident district for a release form to attend Greater Albany Public Schools. This must be signed by your current school district.
Frequently Asked Questions
- We live outside of GAPS. How can I transfer to GAPS?
- We live in GAPS. How can I transfer to another district?
- Are transfer requests considered on a first come, first served basis?
- Does GAPS use a lottery system for transfers?
- Once my student's transfer is approved, do I have to apply each year?
- Can transfers be revoked by GAPS?
- Can my student continue at their current school after moving?
We live outside of GAPS. How can I transfer to GAPS?
We live in GAPS. How can I transfer to another district?
You must contact the district you wish to transfer to and abide by their guidelines for transfers. You will also need to complete Form 131a (or Form 131b for Spanish), Request for Inter District Transfer Out of Resident District. Return this completed form to Shelly Johnson at shelly.johnson@albany.k12.or.us
Are transfer requests considered on a first come, first served basis?
Does GAPS use a lottery system for transfers?
Once my student's transfer is approved, do I have to apply each year?
Can transfers be revoked by GAPS?
Can my student continue at their current school after moving?
Yes, at the discretion of the current school. Sometimes class sizes, attendance or behavior issues, or inability to maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA will factor into the school’s determination of the best placement for the student. To apply to remain at your current school after you move, you will need to update your address with your school's office and complete a Special Circumstance form. You may also be required to obtain a new release from your boundary district if you still reside outside of GAPS.
For additional information please conact Shelly Johnson, GAPS Transfer Specialist, at 541-967-4519 or shelly.johnson@albany.k12.or.us
Virtual Charter
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where do I submit my student's intent to enroll?
- How quickly will I be notified of the district's decision?
- How do I appeal if I am denied?
- If I decide the virtual charter is not the right fit for my student can they return to their GAPS school?
- Can my student participate in specials (i.e. music or PE at the elementary level, electives at the secondary level) at my neighborhood school while enrolled at a virtual charter?
Where do I submit my student's intent to enroll?
How quickly will I be notified of the district's decision?
How do I appeal if I am denied?
If I decide the virtual charter is not the right fit for my student can they return to their GAPS school?
Can my student participate in specials (i.e. music or PE at the elementary level, electives at the secondary level) at my neighborhood school while enrolled at a virtual charter?
For additional information please conact Marcie Barnhart at 541-967-4525 or marcie.barnhart@albany.k12.or.us
Home School
Frequently Asked Questions
- I want to home school my student. What do I do?
- Can my student participate in specials (i.e. music or PE at the elementary level, electives at the secondary level) at my neighborhood school while enrolled as a home school student with LBLESD?
I want to home school my student. What do I do?
Follow this link for more information: https://www.lblesd.k12.or.us/homeschool/
