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Request Of Reassignment
Once enrolled in a particular school, such school and feeder pattern becomes the student’s assigned school unless the parent or guardian requests reassignment to a different school using the transfer process.
Requests for new transfers are reviewed and appropriate decisions made based on reason(s) provided and capacity in the school. The administration may grant transfer requests only if the requested school has sufficient space meaning; the calculated school membership is under 95%, adequate staff allotments, grade level capacity which can include state required teacher student ratio and appropriate programming.
New requests for reassignment should be made between March 20 and May 1.
No more than one reassignment request per student will be granted each year.
Parents are responsible for transportation to and from school for reassigned students.
The Superintendent or designee may rescind a reassignment if the student has problems with serious misconduct, exhibits poor academic performance inconsistent with their abilities, or accumulates excessive absences, tardies or dismissals. If the reassignment was granted for specific academic programs, the student must meet the expectations of that program in order to continue participating.
Further details on student reassignment may be found in the Board Policy 4150.
Date - Activity
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - New applications will be delivered to Schools and Central Office.
Wednesday, March 20 – Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - All new applications will be available at the RCS Central Office, at all RCS schools, or online at website All new applications should be sent to Jessica Isley at RCS Central Office. To be considered, applications must be received between March 20 – May 1.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - Final Deadline for ALL NEW Student Reassignment Requests.
Thursday, June 5, 2024 - All K-8th grade students enrolled in Rockingham County Schools will receive notification of school assignment on the final report card.
Thursday, June 12, 2024 - All 9th-11th grade students enrolled in Rockingham County Schools will receive notification of school assignment on their final report card.
June 24, 2024 – August 12, 2024 - Roll out of incoming Kindergarten student assignments notification.
Friday, August 30, 2024 - Final approval/denial of new student assignment letters will be sent home for families that have relocated to Rockingham County after May 1.
*Dates are subject to change due to inclement weather and/or make-up days.
In County Reassignment Applications for 2024-2025
Out of County Reassignment Applications for 2024-2025