Interdistrict transfer from Oakland to Piedmont elementary
Looking to learn about anyone’s recent (the past 2-3 years) experience with the interdistrict transfer process from Oakland to Piedmont public schools for kindergarten, e.g. filling out the required forms, when you heard from OUSD and PUSD, etc.
Dec 12, 2023
Parent Replies
The timing is hard because you have to be released by OUSD before Piedmont will process your application. I tried to transfer from OUSD to Piedmont for 2nd grade. I sent our application to the enroll@ account OUSD on March 1 this year, which was first day they would accept applications. I followed the procedure that was then listed on their website. OUSD NEVER RESPONDED. NO RESPONSE WHATSOEVER. I can see from their current website instructions (ousd.org/enroll/transfer/outgoing-interdistrict-transfers) that they changed their policy on March 1 to require applications be filled out via an online form, which was not their posted policy when I thoughtfully prepared my application and a supporting letter explaining why we wanted the transfer last February. I never got an email saying "we have a new process" or "can you resubmit." The process is quite clearly broken, so be prepared to follow-up and advocate for yourself. We moved to private school and are very happy.
From what I have heard OUSD will not release you. OUSD has lost so many kids due to COVID, etc. that they aren't releasing Oakland residents. We had a neighbor just move to get her daughter into Piedmont High School.