Double Scoop: Choosing Your Student's School

With the application window opening in January, this podcast from a couple of years ago still offers some helpful key information. That's why we offer you this "Double Scoop"!

This podcast delves into the various options available for parents seeking to transfer their children to schools outside their designated attendance zones. David Owen speaks with Cobb's Director of Policy and Planning, Darryl York, who explains the intricacies of school attendance policies, including how attendance zones are determined based on geographical and population factors. They discuss different methods through which students can attend schools other than their zoned ones, such as special education programs, magnet schools, and the school choice program. Listeners will learn about the application process for school choice, including important timelines and criteria for eligibility. The episode aims to clarify the complexities surrounding school transfers and provide valuable insights for parents navigating these decisions.

Guest: Darryl York, Director of Policy & Planning

Useful links from the podcast:

• ParentVUE Information
• How To Apply for a Student Transfer
• Student Transfers - (For all types of transfer needs)
• School Choice Transfers

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The Cobb County School District

Takeaways:

• Cobb County has specific attendance zones based on various geographical and demographic factors.
• Students can apply for transfers to schools outside their attendance zones under certain conditions.
• Parents must provide their own transportation for students attending schools on approved transfers.
• The school choice application process opens every February, allowing parents to select three schools.
• Siblings of students already on a transfer can automatically qualify for the same school.
• Cobb County aims to accommodate as many school choice requests as possible based on available capacity.