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Application for 10th Grade Transfer

The 10th grade transfer application is now CLOSED for the upcoming 25-26 school year.

Before You Apply

Your child must be signed up at their current school before you apply online. If not, the application will not be complete.

If you are registering your child in a Delaware public school for the first time, please complete the Delaware standard registration form.

Do not use this application if:

  • You are trying to apply for 9th grade – Use the 9th grade application.
  • You don’t live in one of these school districts: Appoquinimink, Brandywine, Christina, Colonial, or Red Clay.
  • Your child is in a Life Skills program, takes the DeSSA Alternate Test, or is earning an Alternate Diploma – Use the STEP application

Application Timeline

  • Open: May 1, 2025 at 8AM
  • Close: May 26, 2025
  • Decision Notification: Mid-summer via parent email

What You’ll Need to Apply

Gather these items before starting the application:

  • Official 9th Grade Report Card
    Must include name & attendance. Progress/interim reports not accepted.
  • Behavior Record for Current Year (any one of the following):
    • A printout from your school’s system (like eSchool)
    • A signed letter on school letterhead
    • A completed Student Data Sheet

Accepted file formats: JPG or PDF

Use your child’s full legal name, just like it appears in school records.

Programs Accepting Transfers

Howard High School of Technology

  • Electrical Trades
  • Cosmetology
  • Carpentry
  • Computer Network Administration
  • Teacher Academy

Hodgson Vo-Tech High School

  • Culinary Arts
  • Computer Network Administration

No other programs will accept 10th-grade transfers this year.

Important Notes

  • It does not matter what day you apply, as long as it's before the deadline.
  • Use an active parent email — this is how we’ll contact you.
  • Submit only one application per student.
  • Save your confirmation email.

If your application is missing something or doesn’t match school records, it won’t be looked at.
Need help? Call 302-995-8188 or email our coordinator, Debbie Dolde at [email protected]

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