Rochester City School District Transfer Process

Transfer requests can be initiated by a custodial parent or caregiver contacting their child's school.

Voluntary transfers are accepted May 1 - July 1 of each school year based on order of receipt and space availability.

Safety, medical, and hardship transfers are available each school year and require additional documentation from school administrative staff. The transfer will also be accepted for review by a safety committee and a police report may be required.

Parents will receive notification by mail about the status of all transfer requests.

Transfer Forms

Download a transfer form below based on your child's grade level and school zone.

Elementary Transfer Forms

Kindergarten through 6th grade:

Northeast Zone Transfers | Nordeste Zone

Northwest Zone Transfers | Noroeste Zone

South Zone Transfers | Sur Zone

Grades 7 and 8 in an elementary building:

Citywide - All school zones Transfer form | Español

Secondary Transfers

Secondary School Transfer Request Form | Español

The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations. NYS CR Part #154 requires the District to provide communications to ELL families in the home language that they best understand. In order to request interpretation or translation services, employees may visit www.rcsdk12.org/translationservices. For emergencies or immediate communication needs, please use the Language Line at 1-866-874-3972. School secretaries in each school or program can provide the access code for this service.

Student Equity and Placement

Rochester City School District Transfer Process

Transfer Forms