i have recently moved but i still live in the same city but i am not allowed to go the same school i have always been to. this is my senior year and they want me to go to a rival school. i know it sounds silly but i mean i can switch schools my last year.
i heard that i can pay a certain amount of money to stay in the school, is that true?
or does anyone know what i can do?
2006-11-04 06:48:02 · 5 answers · asked by angelwngs_00 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
okay so if i can pay where do i go to do this?
if it matters this is in texas
2006-11-04 06:59:25 · update #1
If it's a public school and if you can get yourself there with no problem, they have to let you in.
2006-11-04 06:51:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on your school district and their policies. If you have moved to an area not zoned for the high school you want to attend, the district officials may not allow you to go there.
I have never heard of being able to pay in order to attend the public school of your choice, but some states may allow it.
However, since it is your senior year and you have been attending the same school since the beginning of the school year,
you and/or your parents may be able to appeal the decision of the board/district. Requirements on your part may be as simple as a letter explaining the situation with emphasis on why you want to remain in your school. References to academic programs, ( a particular teacher who has helped you or provided before school or after school tutoring) a specific course, your desire to continue the academic courses you are enrolled in, etc. may work in your favor.
On the other hand, the district may take a hard stand, and if you want to appeal, a hearing may be held.
A similar situation happened to my daughter, too. We moved mid-term in her senior year, and she had to switch schools. She didn't have a car of her own, and I couldn't afford one for her. We couldn't work out the transportation issue, so we were pretty much stuck with the situation and had to deal with it. She was very unhappy at first, but she ended up liking her teachers and the new school. She made new friends there and did well in her subjects. It turned out okay, after all.
Best of luck, and try to maintain a positive attitude, no matter what the outcome. You can make the best of it, I'm sure.
2006-11-04 07:25:02 · answer #2 · answered by Joyce A 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You would have to pay tuition to attend a school outside your area. You should contact the school you desire to attend. It will depend on the enrollment and how many students they are allowed to have. You can also try contacting the school board.
You will probably need to find your own transportation.
2006-11-04 23:48:42 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally in public education, you are required to attend the school that pertains to your attendance area. School districts however have two built in processes to allow for "special circumstances" for families that wish to request a transfer from one school to another. One is an interdistrict transfer request, where you request to transfer from one District to another. The other is Interdistrict transfer request, where you seek to transfer from one school in a district to another school within that district.
The first one is more difficult to attain, as it does involve funding, and districts are less willing to open that gate, where funding is involved, but it does happen on occasion depending on the "pressing need" that is presented. This one requires approval from both superintendents from each district.
The second form of transfer request is generally easier to obtain, but can still be a hurdle if you do not have a pressing need to request the transfer. This one requires approval from both the receiving and sending school principals for the transfer to occur.
Generally speaking, each transfer request is reviewed on a case by case basis and takes into account current class sizes, hardship on the family, grandfathering, and attendance.
I imagine you are seeking to transfer from one district to another. Simply call your distrit office and request a transfer form. Be prepared to present your hardship. Most districts allow for grandfathering to students who are in their last year in a specific school building. (i.e. 6th grade, 8th grade, and 12th grade)
Good luck.
2006-11-04 07:19:41 · answer #4 · answered by Gimmeanathlon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES U CAN PAY CERTAIN AMOUNT IT GOES BY UR FAM. GROSS OR URS.
2006-11-04 06:57:47 · answer #5 · answered by msqueenbee035 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋