Parents of Henry County public school students who want to move their students to other schools outside their specific residential zones have the opportunity now to apply for transfers in the upcoming school year.

  Superintendent Mary Elizabeth Davis announced in a January 14 statement on the school system’s website that a parent can request a transfer in accordance with state law, provided there is available classroom space at the chosen school. Application forms are now available online and the deadline for submission is March 1.

  If a student transfers to another school, his or her family is responsible to provide transportation to and from school for the duration of the student’s enrollment there. Students are also expected to have regular and punctual attendance while abiding by the chosen school’s code of conduct.

  Proof of residency in Henry County is required during the application process, and each family must take current proofs of residency to the school in its own attendance zone so that school personnel can complete the relevant portion of the application.

  If the number of transfer requests for a particular school exceed capacity, transfers will be approved through a lottery. Parents are encouraged to indicate more than one choice on the transfer request form.

  Available high schools with capacity for transfer students for the 2019-2020 school year are Hampton, Locust Grove, Luella, McDonough, Stockbridge and Woodland.

  Available middle schools are Austin Road, Hampton, McDonough and Stockbridge.   Available elementary schools are Austin Road, Bethlehem, Cotton Indian, Dutchtown, East Lake, Flippen, Fairview, Hampton, Hickory Flat, Luella, New Hope, Pate’s Creek, Pleasant Grove, Rocky Creek, Red Oak, Stockbridge (grades K-3), Smith-Barnes (grades 4-5) Timber Ridge, Walnut Creek and Woodland.