Welcome to the Cajon Valley student transfer page. This page will provide information and applications for those families looking to attend a school that is not their resident school. To find your resident school, click here to access our online school locator. A transfer does not need to be submitted to attend your resident school. Please visit your resident school office for enrollment information.

Follow the steps below to be directed to the correct application. Submitting an incorrect application will cause a delay in processing and could result in the request being canceled.

1. Do you live within the Cajon Valley Union School District boundaries?
   • Yes: Go to Step 2
   • No: Go to Step 3
2. Does your student currently attend a CVUSD school?
   1. Yes:
      • Log into your parent portal account here. (You will need your parent portal Pin & Password. If you do not have this information, please contact your student's current school and they will be able to provide this information.)
      • Click on "Student Transfer" located on the left side of the screen below your student's name.
      • In the main section to the right, click on "Click Here to submit a transfer request."
      • Complete and submit the transfer application.
   2. No:
      • Click here for new or returning students. 
        • Complete and submit the transfer application.
3.  Families that live outside CVUSD boundaries:
   1. Click here to download the transfer application. Completed applications will need to be printed, signed then emailed to LRP@cajonvalley.net or brought in person to the Long Range Planning Department, located at 750 E. Main Street, Room 8, El Cajon, CA 92020 between 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday (Excluding Holidays)

Inter-District Transfer Application (from one district to another):  

 Click here to download the transfer application. Completed applications will need to be printed, signed by a parent/guardian, and emailed to LRP@cajonvalley.net or brought in person to the Long Range Planning Department, located at 750 E. Main Street, Room 8, El Cajon, CA 92020 between 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday (Excluding Holidays)

Current School Year Applications:

Notifications for applications submitted for the current school year are usually emailed within 14 days from the date the application is received. Processing may take up to 30 days during peak periods.

Following School Year Applications:

The application period is December 15 - February 1 for the following school year. Submittal during this period greatly increases the likelihood of approval. Determination notifications for timely applications will be emailed no later than May 1st.

We will make every effort to accomodate late applications, but determination of space availability will likely take longer.

Are you accepting applications for the current school year?

Yes, however the transfer period for each school year is December 15th through February 1st.  Applications received after the February 1st deadline may be added to a waiting list in the order received.

How do I submit my Interdistrict application?

We are currently accepting paper or scanned PDF versions of the Interdistrict Attendance Permit (Transfer Application). You may email your student's application to LRP@cajonvalley.net or bring it in person to the Long Range Planning Department, located at 750 E. Main St, Room 8, El Cajon, CA 92020 between the hours of 8:00am - 4:00pm Mon-Fri (excluding holidays)

If approved, is transportation provided by Cajon Valley Union School District?

No, the parent/guardian is responsible for transporting their child to and from the approved school.

Interdistrict Transfer Process

1. The Interdistrict Attendance Permit (Transfer Application) must be signed off by the resident district, releasing the student to attend Cajon Valley.
2. Interdistrict Attendance Permits are to be submitted to the desired district, either in person or via email to LRP@cajonvalley.net.
   
   

Intradistrict Transfer Process

Parents must apply online by February 1st, through the Parent Portal.

1. In order to apply, please visit, www.parentportal.cajonvalley.net
2. Log in
3. Select the student
4. Select Student Transfer
5. Complete and submit the application
6. Decisions will be sent via email from the District by May 1st, for applications received by the February 1st deadline.
   
   

What is an Interdistrict Attendance Permit (Transfer Application)?

An Interdistrict Attendance Permit (Transfer) is required for students residing outside of the Cajon Valley Union School District boundaries and are requesting to attend a school within the Cajon Valley Union School District boundaries.

What is an Intradistrict Transfer?

An Intradistrict Transfer is required for students that reside within the Cajon Valley Union School District boundaries and are requesting to attend a school that is not their resident school but is within the Cajon Valley Union School District boundaries.

When will I receive a decision?

Decisions regarding transfer applications submitted by deadline (by February 1st) will be emailed by May 1st.
Applications without an email address provided will be delayed in processing until an email address can be acquired.