Midtown Rezoning FAQ's
Midtown Rezoning FAQ's
Rezoning Intent Process: Rising 4th/5th Graders & Sibling Rising Kindergarten- 3rd Graders
Is my rising 4th/5th grade student eligible to continue attending Mary Lin ES, Morningside ES, or Springdale Park ES?
Any family residing in the modified attendance zone with a rising 4th/5th grade student for SY2023-24 may apply for their child to continue enrollment at Mary Lin ES, Springdale Park ES, or Morningside ES.
When should I apply for my eligible rising 4th/5th grade student to continue enrollment at their current school?
Parents should apply between Monday, November 28, 2022 – Friday, December 16, 2022.
How do I submit an application?
The Rezoning Intent Form will be posted online on November 28th on the Office of Student Assignment website at www.atlanta.k12.ga.us/transfers
When will I know about the status of my Rezoning Intent Form?
Parents will receive an emailed transfer approval letter confirming their selection by January 13, 2023.
Is transportation provided?
Parents are responsible for transportation. Students attending an out-of-zone are not eligible to ride an APS school bus.
Can the sibling of my eligible rising 4th or 5th grade student also apply to continue enrollment at Mary Lin ES, Morningside ES, or Springdale Park ES?
To streamline the process, parents will be able to complete one form that notifies APS of their decision for their 4th/5th grade student as well as any rising kindergarten - third grade students.
Is my sibling student guaranteed admission to attend the same school as my rising 4th/5th grade student?
If the request is made during the November 28 – December 16 application window, all sibling students will receive guaranteed admission as a general administrative transfer student.
General Administrative Transfer Process: Non-Sibling Rising Kindergarten - 3rd Graders
If my student is a rising Kindergarten - 3rd grade student that does NOT have a 4th/5th grade student, can I apply for my student to continue attending Mary Lin ES, Morningside ES, or Springdale Park ES?
Yes, any parent of an APS student across the district can apply for a general administrative transfer application window from January 16, 2023 – February 3, 2023, if the requested school has capacity.
Is there a priority status for rising Kindergarten - 3rd grade students?
There is not a priority status for rising Kindergarten - 3rd grade students that do not have a 4th/5th grade sibling.
How do I submit an application?
The application will be posted online on January 16th on the Office of Student Assignment website at www.atlanta.k12.ga.us/transfers.
How are transfers granted?
General administrative transfer requests are granted based upon space availability. If the number of applications for a given school exceeds the number of available spaces, a random lottery will be conducted to provide each interested student with an equal chance to be admitted. If a specific grade must have a lottery, APS will post this notice on the Student Assignment website by Friday, February 17, 2023. The Lottery will be video recorded, and a video of the lottery will be posted to the APS Student Assignment website on Friday, February 24, 2023.
Is transportation provided for general administrative transfer?
No. Parents who receive a general administrative transfer, assume all responsibility and cost of transporting their child, in a timely manner, to and from school.
When will I know about the status of my general administrative transfer request?
Parents will be notified within the SchoolMint Online Application System by Tuesday, February 28, 2023.