To plan more effectively for the 2026-2027 school year, the employee student transfer window will open on Monday, November 3, 2025, and close on Monday, November 17, 2025. Any permanent Douglas County School System employee may apply for a student transfer for their child for the 2026-2027 school year during this time. This includes transfers for students who will be entering kindergarten for the first time.
A permanent employee is defined as any employee who is not classified as a substitute or temporary employee. Georgia law allows a school system employee to transfer their child to the school where they teach; however, the Douglas County School System goes further, allowing employees to apply for a transfer to any school within the Douglas County School System. While we accept transfers to any school in the county, classroom space and teacher allocations are taken into consideration when approving transfers.
Please note that transfers may not be granted solely based on these factors.
Please note the following:
Permanent employees may not apply for a student transfer for grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc., unless they are the court-ordered legal guardian.
Employees may apply for an employee transfer for their child one time per school year. Any changes
to the child’s school assignment after the initial transfer approval are subject to Board Policy JBCCA,
and the parent/legal guardian must meet the definition of a hardship. Exception: When the
parent/legal guardian’s school assignment changes for the following year, the parent may request a
new transfer if the newly requested school is closer to the parent’s workplace.
If the employee resigns, retires, or is terminated during the 2025-2026 school year, the transfer is no
longer valid for the 2026-2027 school year. See Permissive Transfer information on the DCSS
Webpage.
Transportation is the responsibility of the parent/legal guardian.
Students are expected to follow all school policies and regulations. Acceptable behavior, attendance,
grades, and a cooperative/productive relationship between home and school must be maintained in
order for transfers to remain valid. Employee student transfers can be revoked for these violations.
Students who are granted a transfer and fail to enroll in a timely manner (30 days), or who accept a
transfer and withdraw from the requested school, will have their transfer approval rescinded.
All transfers are approved for a period of one year. Employees must reapply each year.
To apply, please complete your online application using the following link: https://douglasgac.scriborder.com/
Make sure to select the option labeled "Employee Permissive Student Transfers" to ensure your request is processed smoothly. You will need your Employee ID, employee status, and school/site location, so please take your time to choose the best options.
This transfer opportunity is available to students entering kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year.
Remember, the application link will close on November 17th at 11:59 p.m. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call Student Services at extension 2084.