current families

K-8 transfer

Elementary/Middle School Instructions

Step 1: Complete the Open Enrollment Application selecting in-district elementary school or middle school transfer as the application type.

Open Enrollment Application/In-District Transfer Application

Step 2: Gather the documents below.

  • Original or certified copy of birth certificate

  • Immunization Records

  • Proof of Residency

  • Photo ID

If you are not the legal guardian of the child:

You will need:

  • Power of Attorney (only good for the first 30 days of enrollment) that specifically notes you have educational decision-making rights over the minor child, or

  • Proof from a court that you have been granted guardianship of the minor child, or

  • Proof from a court that you have filed a petition for guardianship of the minor child.

If you provide Power of Attorney to enroll the minor child, you will be required to provide proof of the petition of guardianship filing within 30 days of the student's enrollment date.

Step 3: Expect communication via phone call or email from Vail's enrollment coordinator within one week regarding acceptance or your waitlist number at each school listed on your application.

High School Transfer

High School Instructions

Step 1: Complete the application for High School Transfer between October 15 - November 15 for a January transfer and between March 15 - April 15 for a July transfer.

High School Transfer Application

Step 2: Gather the documents below.

  • Original or certified copy of birth certificate

  • Immunization Records

  • Proof of Residency

  • Photo ID

If you are not the legal guardian of the child:

You will need:

  • Power of Attorney (only good for the first 30 days of enrollment) that specifically notes you have educational decision-making rights over the minor child, or

  • Proof from a court that you have been granted guardianship of the minor child, or

  • Proof from a court that you have filed a petition for guardianship of the minor child.

If you provide Power of Attorney to enroll the minor child, you will be required to provide proof of the petition of guardianship filing within 30 days of the student's enrollment date.

Step 3: Expect communication via email from Vail's enrollment coordinator on December 1st or May 1st for determination of your transfer request.