The process of final placement can take months, with so many parents choosing, hearing, appealing and waiting. Generally speaking, the key period for submitting applications is January through March, and decisions may be given between March and May for enrollment for the following school year. Resident transfer students who were not enrolled in the school the previous year and any of their siblings. Non-resident transfer students who were enrolled the previous year, and any of their siblings. Non-resident transfer students who were not enrolled the previous year, and any of their siblings.
Details vary by school and district.
In most cases, the district or school won't provide transportation to non-resident students. As a parent, you still have first priority at your child's school of residence, the one she would automatically be enrolled in by location. Even though districts are required to have open enrollment policies, the fact is that some schools fill up completely before any open enrollment requests can even be considered. Your responsibilities don't end after you've scored the spot you wanted and the school year's underway. Take advantage of all you learned about different schools during the choice process to be the best advocate for your child's education and the education of all children in the school.