Cobb School Choice Transfer Option List Posted Monday

Patch Staff Report

The Cobb County School District is again offering School Choice (HB 251 and SB10) transfers for the 2014-2015 school year. The application window for this year will open on Monday, February 10 and close at 5 p.m. on Friday, February 28:

• A complete list of schools/class space will be posted on the District website Monday, February 3.
• No early or late applications will be accepted. 
• School Choice applications may be mailed, personally brought to 514 Glover Street or faxed to 678-594-8557.
• Any resident student of CCSD may apply for School Choice.
• Available space at a school is based upon permanent classroom space which includes available seats in each classroom.
• Applications are per child, not per family group.
• Available spaces are not assigned on a first come, first served basis.
• If there are more applications than spaces at a particular school, a lottery will be held.
• Selected students may complete the highest grade of that particular school only.
• Parents are responsible for timely transportation to and from the transfer school.
• Parents will be notified via telephone or e-mail prior to Spring Break.
• School choice transfer students must pre-enroll at the school by May 1, 2014 (high school students must have an appointment or be registered by the deadline).
• Charter schools and new schools are exempt from School Choice.

Additionally, parents of students who participate in GHSA-sanctioned athletics or activities should review GHSA eligibility guidelines while considering School Choice options. Complete information is available on the Cobb County School District website.