Transfer Information

All parents/guardians of students attending schools in B.I.S.D. are afforded the opportunity to request transfer to the school of their choice.  Parents/guardians should be aware that T1 and T2 transfer students are the only transfer students eligible for transportation.   

Tier transfers available to students in B.I.S.D. are as follows:

Tier 1- All students who attend the home high school of their zoned middle school and
 (a) students attending Caldwood and Price who have a dual track attendance zone between the Ozen High School and West Brook High School;
 (b) students attending Roy Guess who have a dual track attendance zone between Central High School and West Brook High School
                       
Tier 2 – All students who attend schools where 65% or greater qualify for free and reduced price lunch may transfer to a school where less than 65% of students qualify for free and reduced price lunch. Approval will be granted on a space available basis.

Tier 3 – Low Performing.  A student attending a zoned school identified as a low performing campus by the state may request placement in a school out of his/her assigned zone.  Transportation is not provided. Approval will be granted on a space available basis.

Tier 4 – Freedom of Choice.  Any student may request a transfer to any school of their choice with the exception of Odom, Ozen, Smith and Central.  Approval will be granted on a space available basis.  Transportation is not provided. Approval will be granted on a space available basis.