District Transfer Information & Forms (Inter/Intra)
Inter or Intra? What's the difference?
Inter - Interdistrict transfer is a transfer from one school district to another school district.
Intra - Intradistrict transfer is a transfer from one school to another school within the same school district.
For families interested in applying to the dual immersion program at Flowery Elementry, you will need to sumit an Intradistrict Transfer request.
Flowery Elementary School: Dual Immersion Enrollment
👉 Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, Flowery Elementary School will be a school of choice within the Sonoma Valley Unified School District, no longer having its own attendance area. Families interested in having their children attend Flowery will be able to do so by applying through the Intra-District Transfer (IDT) application process. Families will be notified of enrollment in Flowery by the end of March/beginning of April.
📌 Flowery Elementary Enrollment & Sibling Policy
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Current Flowery Students: Students currently enrolled in grades K–4 do not need to submit an IDT application; they will automatically remain enrolled for the following school year.
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Incoming Siblings (Grades K–1): If you have a younger child entering kindergarten or 1st grade who wishes to join a sibling already attending Flowery, you must submit an Intra-District Transfer (IDT) application.
Sibling Priority: Siblings of current Flowery students receive priority consideration during the transfer review process.
⚠️ Important: Transitional Kindergarten (TK) & Dual Immersion
Please note that TK at Flowery is NOT part of the Dual Immersion Program. If your child is currently attending TK at Flowery and you wish for them to enter the Dual Immersion Program for Kindergarten, you MUST submit a new Intra-District Transfer (IDT) application during the winter window. Enrollment is not automatic.
K-1 Application Process
1️⃣ Step 1: Register your child in their home school (El Verano or Sassarini)
2️⃣ Step 2: Submit your application through the School of Choice/Intra-District Transfer (IDT) process during our annual winter application window.
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Window Opens: The first Thursday following Winter Break (January)
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Window Closes: The last Friday of February
Please Note: IDT forms will be available on this page when the application window opens. Applications received after the February deadline will only be considered on a space-available basis.
3️⃣ Step 3: Indicate your child’s primary language (English or Spanish) on the application to ensure language balance in the classroom. The Dual Immersion Program is committed to educational and linguistic equity by maintaining a classroom balance of 50% native English speakers and 50% native Spanish speakers applications will be reviewed in two groups: Native English speakers and Native Spanish speakers.
⚠️ Link to form open only during the application window:
School of Choice / Intradistrict Transfer Requests
For additional information and answers to frequently asked questions, please click on the flier linked below:
Intra-district Transfer Requests
Inter-district Transfer Requests
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For students residing outside SVUSD who wish to attend an SVUSD school:
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Obtain Home District Release First: Contact your current home (resident) school district to request and submit an Interdistrict Transfer Request. Your home district must approve and release your student before SVUSD can consider the request.
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SVUSD Review: Once approved by your home district, the transfer request is submitted to SVUSD Educational Services for consideration and final approval.
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Online Registration: Once approved by SVUSD, complete our online registration. When prompted for the Student / Resident Address, enter the SVUSD District Office address:
17850 Railroad Avenue, Sonoma, CA 95476 -
Update Home Address: After online registration is complete, contact your student’s assigned school office with your actual home address so it can be updated in Aeries.
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For students residing within SVUSD who wish to attend school in another district:
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Submit Application: Download and complete an Interdistrict Attendance Permit application form. Submit the completed form to the Educational Services Department:
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In Person: 17850 Railroad Avenue, Sonoma, CA 95476
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By Email: tdeharomartinez@sonomaschools.org
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Processing: SVUSD will process your request and forward it to your requested school district for final approval.
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Status Checks: Direct all questions regarding transfer status or approval timelines directly to the requested district.
Important Notes:
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Backup Registration: You must register your child at their local SVUSD residence school in case the permit cannot be granted.
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Annual Renewal: Permits may need to be renewed annually depending on the receiving district and can be revoked for non-compliance.
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To request a transfer to another school district, please complete the form below:
🛑 STOP - Is this the right form?
Transferring OUT of SVUSD? Use the green button below to access the Interdistrict Transfer Request Form.
Transferring INTO SVUSD? Please contact your school district of residence to request a transfer to SVUSD.
Moving WITHIN SVUSD? If you are simply trying to move your child from School A to School B within our district or to apply to the Dual Immersion Program at Flowery, use the Intra-district form above.
Inquiries
For questions regarding Inter- and Intra- District transfers, please contact:
Michele Silkey, Administrative Assistant Educational Services
✉️ Email: msilkey@sonomaschools.org
📞 Phone: (707) 939-4895
Treytcy De Haro Martinez, Child Welfare and Attendance Specialist:
✉️ Email: tdeharomartinez@sonomaschools.org
📞 Phone: (707) 933-4038