NONRESIDENT STUDENT TRANSFERS
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Enrollment in the Blue Valley School District is open to nonresident students at schools with space availability per Kansas House Bill 2567 which requires school districts to allow nonresidents to enroll and attend if there are open seats in the district. The district determines space availability by reviewing current and projected enrollment, as well as classroom enrollment projections annually. Blue Valley publishes schools with enrollment availability on or before May 1. Applications open on June 1 and close June 30.
NONRESIDENT TRANSFER REQUEST TIMELINE
Nonresident transfer requests for the next school year are subject to the following timeline:
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May 1: Number of open seats published
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Nonresident transfer seats available for the 2024-2025 school year
Aspen Grove Elementary
Kindergarten
6
First grade
11
Second grade
15
Third grade
14
Blue Valley Southwest
Tenth grade
18
Eleventh grade
15
Twelfth grade
7
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June 1-30: Application for nonresident students available
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July 1-15: Review and approval of nonresident student applications
If approved, the nonresident transfer student typically begins school on the first day of the upcoming school year.
DETERMINING CAPACITY FOR NONRESIDENT ENROLLMENT
The district determines space availability by reviewing current and projected enrollment. Considerations when determining enrollment include:
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Present classroom student-teacher ratios.
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Projected enrollment shifts based on the resident and nonresident student population, which may include a percentage adjustment for anticipated growth or decline based on documented enrollment trends.
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Anticipated demand for particular courses or programming impacting staffing needs.
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Maximum capacity of the classroom and associated learning, activity, and common area spaces.
Additional Qualifications for Enrollment of Nonresident Students:
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A 9-12 school with a current and projected enrollment which indicates the capacity is below 75% may qualify as a school open to nonresident transfers.
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A K-8 school with a current and projected enrollment which indicates the capacity is below 75% coupled with classroom enrollment which indicates the capacity is below 75% may qualify as a school open to transfers.
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NONRESIDENT TRANSFER CONSIDERATIONS
Priority consideration will be given to nonresident transfer applications which meet the following criteria:
- Any sibling of a nonresident student who was accepted to enroll and attend Blue Valley schools
- Any student who is a military student
- Any child who is in the custody of the Department for Children and Families and who is living in the home of a nonresident student who transfers to the district
- Any student who has a parent, or person acting as a parent, employed by the district
- Any student residing outside of the district who attended school in the district the prior school year
- Any student who is experiencing homelessness
A student who meets one or more of the following criteria will automatically be deemed not in good standing and may be denied enrollment or continued enrollment:
- Nonresident student failed to maintain a 90% attendance rate during the prior school year
- The parent, or person acting as a parent, provided false information
- Nonresident student is currently under a period of suspension or expulsion
- Nonresident student has had three or more out of school suspensions in current school year
- Nonresident student has a long-term suspension/expulsion in current school year
FAQs
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Can I request a specific school?
Families cannot request a specific school. Blue Valley determines space availability by reviewing current and projected enrollment and posts the number of open seats by May 1. If the number of applications for a grade level, school building or program is greater than the number of available seats for the grade level school building or program, district administration shall randomly select from the qualified nonresident students using a confidential lottery process.
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When can my student choose classes?
Nonresident students can enroll in classes after transfers are approved. Nonresident transfer application review typically takes place between July 1-15.
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Can my student participate in springtime incoming student activities (like summer workouts or marching band camps) before the transfer application is reviewed and approved?
Nonresident students must wait for transfer applications to be reviewed and approved before participating in activities and athletics. This review process typically takes place between July 1-15.
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What classes are offered at your school?
Comprehensive course offerings are available on the district and school websites.
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Will my student be able to participate in (KSHSAA sport/activity) if we transfer?
Blue Valley adheres to Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) guidelines regarding transfer student participating, ensuring alignment with state regulations.
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We plan to apply for a nonresident transfer. Should my student still select classes for next fall at his/her current school?
Yes. Students should participate in enrollment activities at their current/attendance area school while awaiting transfer approval.
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When should I tell my current school that we’re not returning?
Families should notify their current school upon approval of the nonresident transfer application, which typically occurs between July 1-15.
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My realtor told me we’d be able to register in BVSD due to the new law, even though our new home is not in BVSD. Is this true?
Enrollment in the Blue Valley School District is open to nonresident students at schools with space availability per Kansas House Bill 2567 which requires school districts to allow nonresidents to enroll and attend if there are open seats in the district. Information about the process and random lottery if applications are greater than the number of open seats is available on the district website.
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If my child’s application isn’t chosen, can we reapply for 2nd semester? If so, when
No. Nonresident transfer applications are reviewed annually between July 1-15.
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If BVSD won’t provide free bus service, can I pay for it? How much is it?
No. Payride service for transportation is not available for nonresident transfer students.