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Student Transfers

Out of District Transfers

In select and rare circumstances students may be eligible to enroll in schools outside of the attendance zone for their domicile. Applications will be reviewed and approved based on the safe and orderly operations of schools and student performance. Students are expected to maintain passing grades, acceptable conduct, and regular attendance. Families are responsible for on-time transportation to and from school. 

If you reside within our district and are requesting that your child attend a non-magnet elementary school outside of your school attendance zone please complete a new application or a renewal form (for more detailed information please see sections below).  If you are seeking enrollment outside of your school attendance zone for a designated magnet school, you should complete the magnet application for that school.

An explanation of Kannapolis City's "Schools of Choice" accessibility policy is as follows:
  • There is space available in the school you desire
  • You commit to stay at that school the entire school year.
  • You provide your own transportation.
Priority will be given to:
  • Students who have attended the requested school in the past with satisfactory attendance, behavior, and academic effort
  • Students who are entering school for the first time and have older siblings currently at that school
New Requests

Please complete this form (25-26 Release-Transfer) for new requests for hardship transfers or school choice and submit to the front office of the school you are requesting or no later than May 31, 2025. 

Please note that out-of-county requests for acceptance must be accompanied by:
  • Student transcripts/report card, 
  • Discipline report 
  • Attendance record
  • A release from the school district serving your address
Renewal Forms

Choice Renewal Form: Please use this form if your child is currently enrolled in a school outside of your attendance zone as part of the School Choice Program. 

Hardship Renewal Form: Please use this form if your child is currently enrolled in a school outside of your attendance zone due to an approved hardship circumstance.

Educator and KCS Employee Forms

Annual KCS Employee and Affiliate Transfer Form:  Please use this form if you are a KCS employee or a close partner organization with employees working in our schools (such as the Cabarrus Health Alliance and Kannapolis Police Department).

Educator and Other School Employee Release from KCS: Please complete this form if you live in the KCS boundary and are a teacher or employee working for another school or school district.

Release from Kannapolis City Schools

Please complete this form and return to the Student Services office by May 31, 2025. (Paper) 25-26 Release-Transfer

You can deliver this form to 100 Denver Street Kannapolis, North Carolina (28083) or Student.Services@kcs.k12.nc.us.