Interdistrict Transfers

2025-26 INTERDISTRICT TRANSFER REQUESTS  WILL BE ACCEPTED JANUARY 1, 2025 - MARCH 31, 2025

No new requests will be considered unless it is for a current TUHSD student who moves out of the district or a student can verify exceptional circumstances, as described under "reasons for approval" below.

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Students are required to attend school in the district where their parent or guardian resides, unless they obtain an approved Interdistrict Transfer (IDT) as stipulated in CA Ed Code § 46600. This link shows which cities are within the Tamalpais High School District (TUHSD) boundaries: Cities in the Tamalpais Union High School District. 

TUHSD approves Interdistrict Transfers into the district under exceptional circumstances only. Please read the reasons for approval/denial  listed below to see if you have a valid reason for transfer before requesting a transfer into TUHSD. Note: Students who have applied for an interdistrict transfer and are accepted into one of the Tam District elementary feeder schools in grades K-8, are NOT guaranteed admission to attend high school in the Tam District.

TRANSFERS OUT OF THE DISTRICT

To request a transfer OUT of TUHSD, please fill out an IDT Form (English/Spanish) and return it to Erin Armstrong at transfers@tamdistrict.org.

TIMELINE

TUHSD will accept Interdistrict Transfer requests annually from January 1 to March 31 for the following school year. Requests submitted at other times of the year will only be considered if the student moves out of the District or in crisis situations that require immediate transfer.

• Interdistrict Transfer Forms must be submitted to your District of Residence for release before you can be considered for an Interdistrict transfer into TUHSD. Complete the appropriate form from your district of residence.

• Currently enrolled students who move out of the Tam District must file for an Interdistrict transfer within one month (30 days) after moving.

• Interdistrict Transfer requests must include:

  1. A written letter or email detailing the reason for the request.

  2. The request must demonstrate that the student’s needs cannot be met in their district of residence.

  3. Supporting documentation (verification) for claims of bullying, assault/safety concerns, and social-emotional needs/mental illness from a school administrator, counselor or law enforcement (if applicable).
      

• Responses to requests for Interdistrict transfer will be provided within 30 calendar days of receiving the request at the TUHSD Office of Superintendent.

• The Superintendent will deny a transfer, or revoke an existing transfer, if information provided on the transfer request is discovered to be false or fraudulent. 

• Students approved for Interdistrict Transfers must sign an Interdistrict Attendance Contract annually. Interdistrict transfers will be reviewed annually and may be revoked for behavior, attendance, or academic deficiencies, as defined by the Interdistrict Attendance Contract.

• Failure of a parent/guardian to meet any timelines established by the district shall be deemed an abandonment of the request.