Childcare transfers will be granted only to students in grades kindergarten through eight. Childcare circumstances may be reviewed, as often as necessary, while the student is attending a school for which a transfer is granted. The documentation should show that all adult family members of the students’ household who are legally responsible for the student are engaged in full-time employment, are full-time student(s), or are disabled. Such circumstances must make them unavailable to care for the student(s) immediately before and/or after school hours.

Transfers may be granted to the zoned school of the caregiver or commercial childcare facility only when space is available. If a transfer is granted, the caregiver is responsible for transportation to and from school. In cases where the zoned school of a private caregiver is closed, the Registrar’s Office will suggest the next nearest school with space availability. When the zoned school of a commercial childcare facility is closed, the Registrar’s Office may consider a transfer to schools where the childcare facility offers drop-off and/or pick up if one of those schools has space availability.

When the zoned school of a commercial childcare facility is closed, the Registrar’s Office may consider a transfer to schools where the childcare facility offers drop-off and/or pick up if one of those schools has space availability.
Childcare transfers may be considered for schools with space availability after the transfer season (March 1st to May 1st) under one or more of the following circumstances:

• The family is new to the district
• The parents/legal guardians have had a recent change of employment
• Changes with the childcare provider have affected the student’s afterschool care
• The student has recently been placed with the family
• A residential change which has affected the before and/or after school care of the student.

Children of Full-time Richland One School District employees who reside in- or out-of-district may apply for their student(s) to attend school in Richland One School District based on the following guidelines:

• Employees may select their worksite, if the worksite is the appropriate grade level, or a school on the direct route from their residence to their worksite.
  • The residential address used must be the address on file with Human Resources.
  • The employee’s worksite is determined by Human Resources and is recorded in MUNIS, or the database used by Human Resources to record such information.
  • The direct route is determined by the Registrar’s Office by using sites, such as, but not limited to Google Maps, MapQuest, Bing Maps, Waze, etc.
• Employees must provide transportation to and from the approved school.
• Employees who have separated from full-time employment with Richland One are no longer eligible to have their students attend Richland One schools on the Employee Option transfer.
  • If employment ceases after the 45th day, the student will be able to complete the school year. (See policy JFAB)
  • Out-of-district tuition will be waived.
  • The student will attend his/her zoned school the following school year.
  • If the student will be a senior in the school year, he/she is to return to the zoned school, the parent/legal guardian must follow the procedures for applying for a high school senior transfer.
• Employee Option requests will only be considered for closed schools when it is the employee’s worksite.

Out-of-District Employees

• Employees who live outside of Richland One must provide a letter of release from the residential district annually, even if the student never attended school in the residential district.
• Out-of-district employees who want to enroll their pre-kindergarten student may only apply for the Language Immersion program at Carver-Lyon.
  • The approval for the Language Immersion program must be obtained prior to completing the Employee Option request.
  • The approval letter must be uploaded with the Employee Option application
• Student’s discipline and academic record must be in good standing upon entering Richland One
• Employees who live outside of Richland One will have the out-of-district tuition waived.

All Employee Option transfers are subject to space availability and the revocation process.
Employee option transfers may be considered for schools with space availability after the transfer season (March 1st to May 1st) under the following circumstances:

• The employee is a new hire with the school district
• The employee has had a recent change of employment with the school district
• A student has been recently placed in the care of the employee via foster care, court order, or other legal paperwork

The student’s discipline and academic record must be in good standing

Employees must renew their Employee Option Transfer annually by providing the following documentation to the Registrar’s Office:

• Completed Renewal Application
• Proof of employment (most recent paystub or contract)
  • Employee ID cannot be accepted as proof of employment
• Letter of Release, if employee’s residence is out-of-district

Renewals are processed during transfer season (March 1st - May 1st.) Failure to renew an Employee Option Transfer may result in revocation of transfer.

Student Owned Property

In accordance with SC Code of Laws Section 59-63-30, a student within the ages prescribed by Section 59-63-20 who lives outside of Richland One School District’s attendance zone shall be entitled attend a Richland One school if the student owns real estate in said district having an assessed value of three hundred dollars or more. The student must attend the school zoned to his/her property. If the residential school district will not grant a letter of release, it may prohibit the enrollment into Richland One.

Tuition Student

In accordance with SC Code of Laws Section 59-63-45 , a nonresident child otherwise meeting the enrollment requirements may attend a school in said school district which he is otherwise qualified to attend if the person responsible for educating the child pays an amount equal to the prior year's local revenue per child raised by the millage levied for school district operations. If the payment to the school district is not made within a reasonable time as determined by the district, the child must be removed from the school after written notice is given. All tuition payments must be paid by July 1 for the upcoming school year. Tuition for a new student must be paid before enrollment is permitted. If the student’s start date is after the school year begins; tuition will be prorated. If the residential school district will not grant a letter of release, it may prohibit the enrollment into Richland One.

Parents who reside in Richland School District One can request that their student(s) be released based on one the following circumstances:

• To attend another school district where the parent is employed.
• To attend another school district where the student owns property.
• To complete the school year after the 45th day of school, if the attending school district permits the student to complete the school year.
• To complete their senior year of high school after moving out of the district of attendance.

The letter of release from Richland School District One permits the school district for which you are requesting to enroll your student. The student’s enrollment is subject to the requested school district’s approval. If the requested school district denies the enrollment, then the letter of release is deemed invalid. The letter of release and the acceptance of enrollment absolves Richland One of any transportation, fee, or funding related responsibilities as a result of the student’s enrollment in the requested school district.

Transfers may be permitted for a high school program of study or unique offering that is not offered in the zoned school. If a request is submitted for a program or unique offering that is offered at the zoned school, the request will be denied. If the request is inadvertently approved for a program that is offered at the zoned school, the decision will be rescinded immediately. The following criteria must be met to apply for a programmatic/unique offering transfer:

• The program must have been offered for two (2) years
• The student must show yearly successful completion of the desired program

The request for transfer and enrollment must be made during the allotted time for transfers (March 1 – May 1)

 

A Severe Hardship transfer may be granted in cases where there is a clear condition of danger or hazard to the student, family, or both. There must be proof the danger or hazard is preventing the child from attending the school for which the student is assigned. A severe hardship committee will review completed requests. The committee may include, but is not limited to, the district registrar and other student support services staff. Information to make the decision may be solicited, by the committee, from the sending and/or receiving schools’ principals. Due to the nature of these transfer requests, they will be accepted at any time during the school year. Applying for a transfer does not guarantee approval. The student must remain in school while the request is being reviewed. For students being held out of school while the request is being reviewed, attendance and truancy protocols will be followed.

Out-of-attendance-zone transfers may be considered for extraordinary circumstances and conditions, if the transfer is found to be in the best interest of the student and the sending and receiving schools. There must be documentation or facts that support a transfer is in the best interest of the student and the sending and receiving schools. Administrative transfer requests will be reviewed by the Registrar’s Office with input from other Student Support Services staff. If necessary, input from the sending and receiving schools may be required. Decisions will be made based on the preponderance of evidence and not by opinion.

For Sibling Exception applications to be considered the siblings must reside in the same household.

Parents/legal guardians who have a student attending a school on an approved transfer may use a sibling exception transfer to have the approved student’s sibling attend the same school. For example, John was approved for Montessori at Logan Elementary, so his sister now qualifies to attend the school under a Sibling Exception Transfer. This transfer only approves the sibling to attend the school and does not place the sibling in any program.

To be eligible, the approved student must be attending the requested school in the school year the sibling enters. This request should only be completed for a student who has a sibling approved to attend a school by one of the following policy approved transfers: Programs and Unique Offerings, Administrative, Severe Hardship, Childcare, High School Senior, placement by Special Education Services (SPED), Pre-K and School Readiness Departments, or a district approved transfer to a school. If an entire school is a Montessori or program school, such as Brockman, the sibling exception will not apply.

Sibling exception requests may be submitted for a closed school; however, the Registrar’s Office will consult with the necessary district staff to determine if a slot can be opened for the sibling.

Any student application for a sibling exception where the approved sibling is a Pre-K student, an approval will only allow the applying student to attend the school for the duration of the Pre-K approval. If the sibling’s approval is granted through their highest grade, then the applying student will also be granted through the highest grade. Exceptions may apply and will be explained in the written response.

Classification of high school students as freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior is based on the cumulative number of specific course credits earned in each grade level. A high school senior who was in attendance in a Richland One school at the end of his/her junior year may request to attend said school in his/her senior year, despite moving out of the attendance zone or school district. At the time of the request the student must have earned the requisite credits to be classified as a senior and eligible to graduate in the same school year.

The student’s academic, attendance, and discipline records may factor into the decision process.

In-District
If a student’s address changes during the school year, the student will be given the option of remaining at the school he/she is attending for the remainder of the current school year. The student must enroll at his/her zoned school at the beginning of the following school year.

Out-of-District
If it is determined that an address is incorrect and the student lives out-of-district, the parent/legal guardian will pay the cost for educating the student while in attendance at district schools or the student will no longer be able to attend, unless the move occurred after the 45th day of school. Student’s discipline and academic record must be in good standing to be considered for a transfer.

Policy JFAA > AR-JFAA-R Admission of Resident Students

Board policy requires that a student live with a parent or court-appointed legal guardian to be admitted to the district schools. However, in unusual circumstances, the superintendent or his/her designee may grant permission for the student to enroll without legal guardianship papers.

This form is to be used if the person(s) enrolling has/have been given custody or guardianship or qualifies to use the State Statute 59-63-31 affidavit. The State Statute Affidavit must be completed and notarized before uploading.

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The student I'm seeking to enroll is in my physical care, due to the following:

• Court Order :(Any temporary or permanent order signed by a judge addressing custody. All out-of-state court orders must be filed with the Richland County Judicial Center at 1701 Main Street, Columbia 29201, before it is provided to Richland One)
• Foster Care :(through DSS or any state approved agency)
• DSS Placement :(Kinship Caregiver, Safety Plan, etc.)
• State Statute 59-63-31 Affidavit :(This affidavit which allows a guardian to enroll a student may be used for any of the following reasons; proof may be required):
  • The death, serious illness, or incarceration of a parent or legal guardian
  • the relinquishment by a parent or legal guardian of the complete control of the child as evidence by the failure to provide substantial financial support and parental guidance
  • the abuse or neglect by a parent or legal guardian
  • the physical or mental condition of the parent or legal guardian is such that he/she cannot provide adequate care and supervision of the child
  • the child's parent or legal guardian does not have a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence or has a nighttime residence that is a shelter or institution that provides temporary living accommodations
  • the parent's or legal guardian's military deployment or call to active duty more than seventy miles from his residence for a period greater than sixty days; provided, however, that if the child's parent or legal guardian returns from such military deployment or active duty prior to the end of the school year, the child may finish that school year in the school he attends without charge even if the child resides in another school district for the remainder of the school year due to his parent or legal guardian returning home
  • If the student is in your care for any of the reasons listed under State Statute 59-63-31, please click HERE to access the affidavit. The affidavit must be completed and notarized; one for each student; before uploading.

Specify the DISABILITY. (Select all that apply)

You are completing the wrong application type. Please select Employee Option from the Transfer Application Type list at the top of this page, and complete the Employee Option application.

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You have entered an address that does not have a matched school. Please review the address you entered to ensure it is correct and click the link to re-verify

You have entered an address that has not been identified as within the Richland School District One's boundaries.   Please continue the form and submit.  You will be contacted by Richland School District One to assign your student's school.

If you see this message please continue with completing the registration form. After you have submitted your form, we will research your address, and contact you via email with your school zone information.

Please click the link below to verify your address above.

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The high school senior request may only be submitted for the school last attended in Richland One.

Choose all that apply.

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Please select the Reason for Reinstatement

The student must complete this section.

I have read and understand the directions for applying for reinstatement. I agree to abide by the policies of Richland School District One. I testify that all of the information on this form and the documentation submitted with my request is true and accurate. I understand that failure to comply with these conditions or falsification of any portion of this application may result in the denial or revocation of my request and/or approval. I will notify my student's school and/or the District Registrar's Office of any changes in the information which I am required to provide to Richland One.

• Parent/Legal Guardian's valid, state issued photo ID
• Copy of student's full-sized birth certificate
• Proof of your Residence (BOTH ARE REQUIRED)
  *Signed Lease, Mortgage Statement, or Deed
  *Utility Bill (MUST NOT BE OLDER THAN 30 DAYS WHEN PRESENTED)
• Letter from the EMPLOYER of all of the adults responsible for the student(s). The letter must specify the start and stop times of the parents/legal guardians work schedule for Monday - Friday.
• If the childcare transfer is needed due to a disability of the parent/legal guardian, medical verification must be provided.

For questions or additional information, please email Registrar@richlandone.org or call 803.231.6944.

• Parent/Legal Guardian's valid, state issued photo ID (Not work ID)
• Copy of student's full-sized birth certificate
• Proof of your Residence (BOTH ARE REQUIRED)
  *Signed Lease, Mortgage Statement, or Deed
  *Utility Bill (MUST NOT BE OLDER THAN 30 DAYS WHEN PRESENTED)
• Proof of employment: Check stub or employment contract to be provided on an annual basis.
• If out-of-district employee, release letter from resident school district must be provided on an annual basis.

For questions or additional information, please email Registrar@richlandone.org or call 803.231.6944.

Note: We cannot accept photos of documents. Please upload fully scanned documents or PDF documents.

• Parent/Legal Guardian's valid, state issued photo ID
• Copy of student's full-sized birth certificate
• Proof of your NEW Residence (Both are required, move-in date must be verifiable)
  *Signed Lease or Closing Disclosure
  *Utility Bill (MUST NOT BE OLDER THAN 30 DAYS WHEN PRESENTED)
• Out-of-district move: you must obtain a letter of release from the residential district.
• Out-of-district move: you must write a letter to the school board requesting to stay and you may request a full or partial waiver of the required tuition.

For questions or additional information, please email Registrar@richlandone.org or call 803.231.6944.

Note: We cannot accept photos of documents. Please upload fully scanned documents or PDF documents.

Property Owners

• Parent/Legal Guardian's valid, state issued photo ID
• Copy of student's full-sized birth certificate
• Copy of Deed bearing the student's name
• Proof of current residence (Lease or Proof of Mortgage and one utility bill) Must provide both.

Tuition Students

• Parent/Legal Guardian's valid, state issued photo ID
• Copy of student's full-sized birth certificate
• Tuition payment in full
• Proof of current residence (Lease or Proof of Mortgage and one utility bill) Must provide both.

For questions or additional information, please email Registrar@richlandone.org or call 803.231.6944.

Note: We cannot accept photos of documents. Please upload fully scanned documents or PDF documents.

• Parent/Legal Guardian's valid, state issued photo ID
• Copy of student's full-sized birth certificate

For questions or additional information, please email Registrar@richlandone.org or call 803.231.6944.

Note: We cannot accept photos of documents. Please upload fully scanned documents or PDF documents.

• Parent/Legal Guardian's valid, state issued photo ID
• Copy of student's full-sized birth certificate
• Proof of your Residence (BOTH ARE REQUIRED)
  *Signed Lease, Mortgage Statement, or Deed
  *Utility Bill (MUST NOT BE OLDER THAN 30 DAYS WHEN PRESENTED)
• If applicable, SPED Classification, IEP, and/or 504 Plan
• Transcript must be provided for students who are attending outside of Richland One at the time of application

You may also be required to submit all grades, discipline, and attendance.

For questions or additional information, please email Registrar@richlandone.org or call 803.231.6944.
This type of request is reviewed by school administration. It may be required for you to provide proof of prerequisite courses and/or transcripts for application consideration.

Note: We cannot accept photos of documents. Please upload fully scanned documents or PDF documents.

• Parent/Legal Guardian's valid, state issued photo ID
• Copy of student's full-sized birth certificate
• Proof of your Residence (BOTH ARE REQUIRED, MOVE-IN DATE MUST BE VERIFIABLE)
  *Signed Lease or Closing Disclosure
  *Utility Bill (MUST NOT BE OLDER THAN 30 DAYS WHEN PRESENTED)
• Out-of-district move: you must obtain a letter of release from the residential district.
• Out-of-district move: tuition may be required

For questions or additional information, please email Registrar@richlandone.org or call 803.231.6944.

Note: We cannot accept photos of documents. Please upload fully scanned documents or PDF documents.

• Parent/Legal Guardian's valid, state issued photo ID
• Copy of student's full-sized birth certificate
• Proof of your Residence (BOTH ARE REQUIRED)
  *Signed Lease, Mortgage Statement, or Deed
  *Utility Bill (MUST NOT BE OLDER THAN 30 DAYS WHEN PRESENTED)
• Letter from the parent/legal guardian explaining the reason a transfer is being requested in complete detail.
• Written recommendation from a licensed professional. Must support the complaint of the hardship situation.
• If applicable, supporting documents, such as, photos and/or police or medical reports.

For questions or additional information, please email Registrar@richlandone.org or call 803.231.6944.

Note: We cannot accept photos of documents. Please upload fully scanned documents or PDF documents.

• Parent/Legal Guardian's valid, state issued photo ID
• Copy of student's full-sized birth certificate
• Proof of your Residence (BOTH ARE REQUIRED)
  *Signed Lease, Mortgage Statement, or Deed
  *Utility Bill (MUST NOT BE OLDER THAN 30 DAYS WHEN PRESENTED)
• Letter from the parent/legal guardian explaining the situation in complete detail.
• If applicable, supporting documents, such as, photos and/or police or medical reports.

For questions or additional information, please email Registrar@richlandone.org or call 803.231.6944.

Note: We cannot accept photos of documents. Please upload fully scanned documents or PDF documents.

• Parent/Legal Guardian's valid, state issued photo ID
• Copy of student's full-sized birth certificate
• Proof of the original sibling's approval
• Proof of Residence (Both are required)
  *Signed Lease or Closing Disclosure
  *Utility Bill (MUST NOT BE OLDER THAN 30 DAYS WHEN PRESENTED)

For questions or additional information, please email Registrar@richlandone.org or call 803.231.6944.
This request is only for a sibling of a student who was previously approved for a transfer and will only allow the sibling to be a regular attendee at the school of request. This request may not be granted if the sibling requesting to be transferred receives SPED services not offered at the requested school or if the sibling wishes to participate in a high school program. APPROVED STUDENT MUST NOT BE EXITING THE YEAR THE SIBLING ENTERS.

Note: We cannot accept photos of documents. Please upload fully scanned documents or PDF documents.

• Employee proof of employment
• Out of district employees: Letter of release

Note: We cannot accept photos of documents. Please upload fully scanned documents or PDF documents.

• Parent/Legal Guardian's valid, state issued photo ID
• Copy of student's full-sized birth certificate

One of the following to prove custody or guardianship:

• Court Order, Foster Care Assignment, Adoption Decree, Divorce Decree (Out of state court orders must be filed with Richland County Judicial Center located at 1701 Main Street, Columbia SC 29203
• Deployment: Military Orders and Military Power of Attorney & Completed State Statute Affidavit
• State Statute 59-63-31 Affidavit (May require supporting documentation) Link

For questions or additional information, please email Registrar@richlandone.org or call 803.231.6944.

Note: We cannot accept photos of documents. Please upload fully scanned documents or PDF documents.

Please download and complete the Shared Housing Affidavit and upload it below.

Please download and complete the CHILD CARE AFFIDAVIT and upload it below.

Please download and complete the State Statute 59-63-31 Affidavit and upload it below.

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NOTE: For out-of-district applicants ONLY. Tuition may be required.

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Agreement for users of the affidavit for State Statute 59-63-31

I have read and understand the directions for applying for this student transfer. I agree to abide by the policies of Richland School District One. I testify that all of the information on this form and the documentation submitted with my request is true and accurate. I understand that failure to comply with these conditions or falsification of any portion of this application may result in the denial or revocation of my request and/or approval. I will notify my student's school and/or the District Registrar's Office of any changes in the information which I am required to provide to Richland One.