Employee Student Transfers - Galena Park allows all full-time resident & non-resident employees to submit a student transfer application for their child(ren) to attend a Galena Park ISD campus. 

Special Request Transfers - Galena Park ISD allows parents who reside within our district to submit a student transfer application for their child(ren) to attend a Galena Park ISD Campus other than their resident campus. 

Limited Open Enrollment - Galena Park ISD allows parents who reside outside our district boundaries to submit a student transfer application for their child(ren) to attend a Galena Park ISD campus rather than their zoned district. 

Prekindergarten students are not eligible for district transfers. The district transfer office only processes transfer requests for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Prekindergarten students are placed at the campus zoned to their residential address. If the campus closest to the residential address is at capacity, students will be redirected to a campus outside of their attendance zone.

A parent/legal guardian who is not satisfied with a decision regarding a transfer may appeal the decision by submitting a Student Transfer Appeal to the Student Services Department. When submitting the appeal request, the parent/guardian should also submit any documentation supporting the appeal. The Student Transfer Committee will consider the appeals in the order they are received. Appeals must be submitted no later than five (5) business days after the denial notification. Appeal decisions are FINAL and cannot be appealed.

1. A transfer application must be initiated or renewed annually by a parent/legal guardian.
2. An application, with the most recent attendance and discipline documentation, must be submitted during the designated timeframe. Incomplete applications will be denied.
3. Acceptable attendance, 96.5 percent or higher, is required during the application term and the school year preceding the application.
4. If approved, returning students must provide proof of residency and complete the Returning Student Verification process. New students must complete the New Student Enrollment process.
5. If approved, the parent/legal guardian must provide transportation to and from the school.
6. A student transfer will be revoked if the student displays behavior that results in the following disciplinary actions during the term of the application and the school year prior to application:

• Excessive absences and tardiness
• Persistent misbehavior and excessive discipline referrals
• In-school or out-of-school suspensions
• Placement in a Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP or JJAEP)
• Expulsion from school
• Delinquent conduct, placement of probation, under the supervision of a court or probation officer, or any conditional release from the court, or criminal conviction
• Felony/Criminal conviction

7. A student may not transfer for the purpose of participation in extracurricular activities.
8. A signed Student Transfer Agreement is required annually. Violations of the terms of the GPISD Transfer Agreement or Guidelines may result in the transfer being revoked or denied for the following school year.

In addition to the reasons outlined in these guidelines, a student's transfer may be denied or revoked due to one or more of the following reasons:

• A student record of unsatisfactory academics
• Late arrivals and late pick-ups
• Lack of parental cooperation
• Falsification of residency, transfer, or enrollment documents, which is a criminal offense and subject to fines under the Texas State Penal Code, Section 37.10
• Grade level, instructional program, and/or campus enrollment exceeds capacity; and/or
• Any other disruptions by the student or parent that interfere with the school's daily operations, or are a detriment to the learning environment
• Other relevant reasons determined by the campus principal or district staff

Parents will be notified by email of the approval or denial of the student transfer. If not satisfied with the decision regarding a transfer application, a Student Transfer Appeal may be submitted within 5 (five) business days of the initial denial. Appeals are reviewed by the Student Transfer Committee. Appeal decisions are FINAL and cannot be appealed.