Out-of-District Enrollment
Join Richardson ISD
Join Richardson ISD
Quick Links:
Inter-district transfers – Families Residing Outside of RISD Boundaries
Provide all requested documentation
Learn how to submit your application
The District has a rubric that will be used to evaluate each enrollment application
Find answers to the most common questions
Reasons For Revoking A Transfer
Send us an email for further assistance or questions about Enrollment
Out-of-district Enrollment
Inter-district transfers – Families Residing Outside of RISD Boundaries
RISD is focused on every student, every teacher, every leader, every day. Through the Out-of-district Enrollment process, we can share that focus and our North Star Goal by inviting new families to join our community. As a result, RISD will be able to optimize our class sizes, and continue to offer a diverse range of programs and greater opportunities for all our students to grow.
Richardson ISD will accept applications from non-district resident families to attend RISD schools. Students entering Kindergarten through 12th grade are welcome to apply during dedicated application windows.
Applications for the 2027-28 school year are open November 1 through midnight, July 1.
Please note, Enrollment would be contingent upon transfer students meeting ongoing expectations in academics, attendance, and discipline.
what we need
Enrollment Requirements
- Proof of residency
- Attendance record from current school, if applicable
- Current report card from current school, if applicable, OR high school transcript for high school students.
- STAAR testing results, if applicable
- Discipline record from current school, if applicable
How it works
Application Process
Apply Online: You will receive an email from PowerSchool to complete the Enrollment Transfer application and submit all required documents.
To apply for Enrollment, you must complete the online enrollment process and create a Parent FOCUS account.
Transportation Not Provided
RISD does not provide transportation to and from school for students who are approved for Enrollment Transfers.
Enrollment Transfer Eligibility Criteria
Academics
Satisfactory grades in all subjects
Behavior
No expulsions or alternative education placement in the prior academic years, in addition to no in school or out of school suspensions
Attendance
90% or better
Capacity
Building capacity, current enrollment, growth projections, grade-level enrollment, and staff allocations
Factors considered for Enrollment applications include, but are not limited to, building capacity, current program or campus enrollment, projected growth, grade-level enrollment, teacher assignments, and professional staff allocations.
Eligibility Screening Rubric
| Criteria | 3 Points | 2 Points | 1 Point | 0 Points | -1 Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance percentage | 95-100% | 90-94% | 80 - 89% | 70-79% | 60-69 |
| Math grade | 90-100 | 80-89 | 70-79 | 60-69 | 50-59 |
| Reading/Language Arts grade | 90-100 | 80-89 | 70-79 | 60-69 | 50-59 |
| Science grade | 90-100 | 80-89 | 70-79 | 60-69 | 50-59 |
| Social Studies grade | 90-100 | 80-89 | 70-79 | 60-69 | 50-59 |
| STAAR Test Results (required for students above grades 3-8) | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Does Not Meet Grade Level | - |
| Discipline incidents* | 0 | 1-2 | 3 | ≥ 4 not eligible for consideration | - |
Only complete enrollment shall be considered eligible for consideration.
Students grade 9-12 who have been retained in high school will not be eligible for consideration.
Discipline incidents*
Students with suspensions/expulsions or DAEP/JJAEP placements will not be considered eligible.
Students with discipline referrals equal to or greater than 4 incidents will not be considered eligible.
Transportation
Parents/guardians are responsible for transportation for approved transfers. Timely and safe transportation is mandatory; violations may result in revocation.
University Interscholastic League (UIL) and Extracurricular Activities Considerations
All UIL rules regarding student eligibility for competition are followed. Approval for an Enrollment Transfer does not verify the student’s eligibility for competition under UIL rules. Students in athletics who move from one secondary school to another are ineligible for varsity competition for one year by UIL guidelines; unless, the UIL grants a residency waiver. Students who participate in UIL athletics are excluded from Enrollment Transfer screening for eligibility until they have verified eligibility through the Director of Athletics.
Revocation
RISD Enrollment transfer students must adhere to all RISD transfer rules and regulations, including but not limited to district policies and regulations, the Student Code of Conduct, and attendance requirements.
Reasons For Revoking A Transfer
Enrollment transfer students may have their enrollment revoked for, but not limited to, the following reasons as determined by RISD:
- Disciplinary reasons, i.e.: persistent misbehavior, in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, or disciplinary alternative education placement.
- Repeated failures to abide by the rules specified in the RISD student code of conduct.
- Failure to maintain at least 95% attendance.
- Excessive tardiness.
- Off track to graduate with a cohort.
- Falsification or omission of enrollment information.
- Failure to provide timely transportation to or from school.
- Failure to meet admission criteria as outlined in RISD out-of-district guidelines.
- Lack of parental cooperation.
Procedures For Revoking An Enrollment Application
A campus administrator must present a reason for recommended revocation to the designee in central administration. The campus administrator must hold a conference with the parent and inform the parent of the revocation and the reason for the revocation. Revocation results in immediate and permanent expulsion from the Enrollment program.