1. Information on Permits for Out of District students
Welcome to Sonora
Information on Permits for
Out of District students
Other sections:
Information on Open Enrollment
and for Private School students within the District
Room: 403
General Information on Registration
for students whose Home School is Sonora
Room: 401
Registration information in Spanish
(Información en español sobre registración) 
Room: 404

2. Please take a copy of the TRANSFER POLICY, PROCEDURES AND CONTRACT
In this session we will be reviewing the
INTERDISTRICT TRANSFER POLICY
Affecting students who live outside the Fullerton Joint Union High School District.

3. *Step 1: Obtain acceptance into a Sonora High School program.
Sonora Programs
International Baccalaureate- Take the qualifying test
Upon passing, a letter of acceptance will be mailed from the IB office. Eligibility will be based on continued enrollment in one or more IB courses each year.
Possible Pre-IB courses: English 1 Honors, AP Human Geography, H-Biology, Honors Math
Agricultural Sciences - Complete Application
Digital Media Academy- Complete Application
Medical Careers Academy- Complete Application
Culinary Arts Academy- Complete Application
JROTC– Complete Application

4. *Step 2: Contact your high school or district of residence
The school of residence must be contacted to clarify the correct procedure for that district.
Obtain a Request for Interdistrict Transfer from the high school or district of residence.
This cannot be done by Sonora

5. *Step 3: Return necessary forms to your district of residence
Complete the Request for Interdistrict Transfer form from your district, attach the letter of acceptance, and return the form to the school or district office of residence.
Once approved, the district of residence will send the form to the Fullerton Joint Union High School District. This may take a few weeks.

6. *Step 3: Return necessary forms to your district of residence
Note that these forms require a reason (i.e. special program) for a transfer to be approved, and a letter of acceptance to a special program must be attached.

7. Interdistrict Transfers are granted at the discretion of the district of residence
The program for which the student is applying must not be available in any school in the district of residence.
Some districts have a timeline for releasing students; so completion of the forms in a timely manner is very desirable.

8. *Step 4: Bring a copy of the signed and approved permit to the guidance office
Approved permit must be submitted to the guidance secretary in order to pick up the enrollment packet.
Return the completed forms and ALL of the items listed on the registration check off sheet to the guidance office.

9. Interdistrict permits must be renewed every year.
Please Note:
Your student must be enrolled in the program specified on their permit in order to remain at Sonora
Permit students grades, attendance, and discipline records are reviewed annually before renewal
Interdistrict permits
must be renewed every year.

10. Office hours are from 7:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Once you have gathered all documents, call Mrs. Hunter in the Guidance Office for an appointment.
(562)
Office hours are from 7:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

11. Questions?