Open House Dates | Transfer Process | Special Circumstances

Will your child start kindergarten, middle or high school in September? If the answer is yes, you and your student are making an important school transition. How should you choose the right school?

For most Portland families, their neighborhood school is the best match. Families looking for another setting may apply for transfer through the School Choice lottery.

Considering a transfer?
Before applying for transfer, discuss other public school choices as a family, explore your options and visit schools of interest.

School Choice transfers are determined through a centralized lottery, and space is limited. View space availability below:

• Transfer spaces available at high schools
• Transfer spaces available at elementary & middle schools
• Schools closed to transfers in 2012-13 lottery

Transfer applications for the 2012-13 school year will be available when the transfer cycle opens, and must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Transfer cycle deadlines are as follows:

• High school transfer application period: February 3 - February 29 
• Elementary & middle school transfer application period: February 10 - March 9

View prior lottery transfer cycle data.

Open Houses / Kindergarten Round-Ups / Mandatory Meetings
The School Choice Planner contains dates and times for school and program meetings. Tip: To learn which schools require a mandatory meeting and/or statement of understanding, look for the green () stars in the Planner.

Transfer Process Information
Learn more about the process through the following information:

• Lottery Logic
• Definitions
• Transfer Policy (4.10.051-P)
• Transfer Administrative Directive (4.10.054-AD)
• Student Assignment Review & School Boundary Changes (4.10.049-AD)
• Frequently Asked Questions 
• Expectations of Students (Checklist):  • General • Kindergarten
• No Child Left Behind (NCLB): There have been recent changes to NCLB. For more information, select the Lottery Logic link located above.