Frequently Asked Questions
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Who must apply for a student transfer?
Any student who wants to attend a school his/her home is not zoned to attend.
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Once I have an approved transfer, do I have to apply again each year?
Yes, you must apply each year you want to attend a school your home is not zoned to attend.
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If I am a Pearland ISD employee, do I have to apply for my child to receive a transfer?
Yes, if your child wants to attend a school your home is not zoned to attend, you must apply annually for a transfer.
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May I apply for a transfer for my child if I am a substitute/contract worker for Pearland ISD?
Not as a transfer for a full-time employee’s child. However, your child may qualify for another type of transfer.
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Who is considered a child of an employee?
The full-time Pearland ISD employee must be the parent the child lives with and. . .
1. Be listed as parent on the birth certificate of the child OR
2. Be married to the parent listed on the birth certificate of the student and live with the student OR
3. Be the court-appointed legal guardian who lives with the studentOther relations are not accepted. Documentation is required to establish eligibility.
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May I apply for a transfer by doing online enrollment in Skyward?
No, without an approved transfer to that school, a Skyward enrollment to the non-zoned campus will be rejected. Skyward and the student transfer program are independent entities, not linked in any way.
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Do I need to create a new account in the online student transfer program each year?
No, returning transfer students should access their same account each year to submit an application.
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What if I forgot my password for my online student transfer program account?
Pearland ISD does not have a record of your password. You may click the "Forgot My Password" link in the program for a security question associated with your password.
