Open Enrollment & Transfer

Open Enrollment is a program that allows children who do not live within Ferris ISD’s boundaries to apply for enrollment in Ferris ISD schools.

Student applications will be accepted for 1^st through 12^th grades for the 2023-2024 school year.

Parents of children living outside of Ferris ISD’s boundaries must complete an online application. Once the completed application and all required additional documentation are received, the Deputy Superintendent will evaluate everything and determine whether the student’s application will be approved. Transfer students can only be accepted when space is available. Ferris ISD is a growing district, and students residing inside the district's boundaries must be enrolled first.
 

No. Students who are accepted will attend school at Ferris ISD at no charge.

The Open Enrollment application for interdistrict transfers is available online. Follow all steps and complete the form titled 2023-24 Ferris ISD Interdistrict Transfer Request.

Applications will be accepted beginning March 27, 2023 for the upcoming school year. To be considered for admission, the request form in the enrollment process must be fully completed and submitted. All required documentation must be attached during the process or emailed to oetransfer@ferrisisd.org. You may also deliver documents to Ferris ISD Registration Office at 301 E 5th St, Ferris, TX 75125.

Applications will be processed in the order in which they are complete for review. The FISD Registration Office will verify the information on the application and ensure all required documentation has been received prior to processing any application.

The criteria for consideration for an interdistrict transfer are explained in detail at in Board Policies FDA (Local) and FDA (Legal). Generally, the availability of space and staff, the student’s disciplinary and attendance history, and the student’s academic standing are all critical factors. In addition, the following priority sequence is to be applied:

1. Children of District employees working at the requested campus
2. Children of District employees not working at the requested campus
3. Children of active duty military
4. Previous District residents enrolled in the District
5. Children of parents residing outside the boundaries of the District, who are not in one of the prior categories

No. Parents of children who enroll through open enrollment are responsible for transporting their children to and from school in Ferris ISD.

No. Intradistrict transfer requests will be given priority over interdistrict transfer requests. In addition, the policy and regulations governing intradistrict transfers have not changed. Parents wishing to apply for an intradistrict transfers should refer to the policy and regulation governing intradistrict transfers in making such application.

After a student is accepted and allowed to enroll in our District, he or she can remain in the District subject to space and capacity availability and compliance with the transfer agreement. Nonresident students must submit a renewal for interdistrict transfer every year in order to remain in Ferris ISD for the next school year. While Ferris ISD cannot guarantee that a nonresident student will be able to remain in Ferris ISD from year to year, the District will make every effort to approve the transfer requests of students who are attending our schools and meeting the criteria for excellent attendance, behavior, and good academic standing. Returning students will have priority over new transfer requests.

As outlined in the District of Innovation plan, students who transfer into the District who do not follow the rules and regulations of the District, including those for student conduct and attendance may have their transfer status revoked at any time during the school year.