Burk ISD accepts out-of-district transfers for non-resident students. Families interested in making Burkburnett ISD their district of choice are welcome to apply.

An out-of-district transfer is reserved for students currently living outside of Burkburnett ISD attendance zones. Students entering grades K-12 may apply for consideration. If  approved, students are able to complete every grade level available at the assigned school on a conditional basis.

Application Instructions:

Thank you for your interest in Burkburnett ISD. Here are the steps to register your child

Step 1: Complete the Out of District Request Form to begin the process.

Step 2: Return the application to the campus you wish to transfer your student to.

Step 3: Principals will review the application, consult with the Superintendent or his designee, then contact you when a decision has been made.

Please be sure to bring any of the following documents if available:

• Copy of most recent report card

• Copy of discipline summary

• Copy of attendance records

Transfer Information

• This transfer is effective for the current school year only. District approval of this transfer creates no right or expectation that the student will be admitted as a transfer for any subsequent school year.

• This transfer is approved for the named student only. District approval of this transfer creates no right or expectation that another student from the same family will be admitted as a transfer.

• The student must maintain, throughout the entire school year, acceptable levels of attendance and compliance with District rules and regulations, including the Student Code of Conduct, such that no offenses result in removal to a disciplinary alternative education program or expulsion, and no referrals are made within any grading period for other misconduct.

• In accordance with Board policy FDA (LOCAL), the Superintendent may revoke the transfer of a student who fails to maintain an acceptable level of attendance or compliance with District rules and regulations, including the Student Code of Conduct, or may initiate withdrawal of a student whose tuition payments are delinquent. Notice of revocation will be sent to the district of residence.

• If this agreement is revoked, revocation ordinarily will be effective at the end of a semester; however, the Superintendent has discretion to revoke the transfer immediately if the student's continued attendance threatens the safety of other students or teachers or will be detrimental to the educational process. If this agreement is revoked for nonpayment of tuition, revocation will be effective immediately.

• The parent or the student will be responsible for transportation to and from the District school to which the student is assigned or to a previously established bus stop.

• The student and parent acknowledge that eligibility of transfer students for participation in any UIL activity or other activities governed by UIL rules and regulations will be determined in accordance with UIL rules and regulations.

• Except as modified by this transfer agreement, the student will be subject to all policies, regulations, rights, privileges, and responsibilities of enrollment in the District as if he or she resided in the District.