Campus Transfers

Campus transfers are intended only for significant and unavoidable circumstances. Frequent campus changes are disruptive to students’ academic progress, social relationships, and overall school stability. For this reason, transfer requests for currently enrolled American Academy students are considered only on a case-by-case basis and at the discretion of the school administration.

A parent/guardian meeting with the student’s principal may be required to determine whether a transfer is in the best interest of the student, family, and school. Approval of a transfer is not guaranteed. Administration reserves the right to deny any transfer request.

Please read the following important information before requesting a campus transfer:

Eligibility and Limitations
Extenuating circumstances may include, but are not limited to, a family move of more than (5) five miles. A transfer request in this instance will require Proof of Residency (e.g.,Warranty Deed, Property Tax Notice, Deed of Trust, Current Lease, or County Assessor Property Summary).

Preference, convenience, schedule changes, or social reasons are generally not considered extenuating circumstances.

Only one campus transfer is permitted during a student’s time at American Academy. This policy is in place to support student stability and continuity of learning.

Transfers are offered only if space is available at the receiving campus and are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Timing of Requests
Transfer requests intended to take effect at the beginning of the following school year must be submitted no later than November 30. This allows our Registrars to reserve an upcoming open seat, if available, before our lottery process begins for the general waitlist on December 5. Transfer requests received after waitlist offers begin will be considered only if seats remain available at the requested campus.

Applications may be submitted at any time; however, they will not be processed between May 1 and August 31. During this time, administration is focused on planning and preparation for the upcoming school year and will not be available for transfer application review or meetings. Any application submitted between May 1 and August 31 will not be processed until after September 1.

In most cases, the application review process typically takes 2–3 weeks, though timelines are not guaranteed.

Academic Placement
Class and/or ability placements from the student's current campus do not automatically transfer to the receiving campus. While previous placement will be considered by the receiving principal, there may be circumstances that require placement in a different class or ability level. Families are encouraged to speak with the principal at their current and/or desired campus before submitting a transfer request.

School Programs and Policies
All American Academy policies apply at every campus (including but not limited to Uniforms, Grading, Homework Expectations, Discipline). While curriculum and programming are consistent across all campuses, extracurricular and athletic offerings may vary by campus. Families are encouraged to contact the principal at their current and/or desired campus with specific questions before submitting a transfer request.

If you believe you meet criteria outlined above to request a transfer, please contact your campus principal or registrar to begin the transfer request process.