Special Attendance Preference Form-2026-2027

Instructions:

ONE STUDENT PER FORM

FIELDS WITH AN * (ASTERIK) ARE A MANDATORY FIELD TO COMPLETE.

WHEN A DECISION IS MADE, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED VIA US MAIL
Preference to Attend *
Requesting Zone Waiver for School Year *

Please choose one
Student Name Student Name * First Last
Name of Parent(s)/ Legal Guardian(s): *
Physical Address Physical Address *
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Mailing Address (if different than physical address) Mailing Address (if different than physical address)
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Primary Phone Number Primary Phone Number - ### - ### ####

Only one phone number is mandatory
Secondary Phone Number Secondary Phone Number - ### - ### ####
Employment Phone Number Employment Phone Number - ### - ### ####
Grade Level *
SCHOOL INFORMATION
Currently attending (or previously attended) *
Zoned for *
Reason for Preference *

Reason for Preference Student is the child of active duty military personnel whose move resulted from military orders. (Please attach a copy of military orders.) Student has been relocated due to foster care placement in a different school zone. Student had to move due to a court-ordered change in custody due to separation or divorce, or the serious illness or death of a custodian. Student is already enrolled in the school of choice but changed residence during the school year moving them out of zone. The request is to maintain enrollment at the school of choice. Student is accepted into a special program at the school of choice that is not available at the zoned school. (Please specify the program in explanation box below) Childcare is provided by a relative, family member, or commercial childcare center, that is physically located in the zone of the requested school. (If selecting child care as reason, please provide address and phone number of relative, friend or commercial center in explanation box below) Student is the child of a regular appointed employee of the Citrus County School Board who works at, or in close proximity to, the preferred school site. (Please specify the parent/guardian name and work location in explanation box below) Special or extraordinary circumstances or circumstances that have a direct bearing on the child’s health, safety, and welfare. (Please describe in explanation box below and attach any appropriate documentation) Request placement due to living in an identified future rezoning area. (Applicable for requests to Crystal River Primary and Forest Ridge Elementary) Other (Use box below for explanation if checked)

(Check those that apply)
Explanation
Upload Supporting Document(s)
If you would like to submit any additional information for consideration you may either attach or drop off at the School of Choice so that it can be included in the file. Support documentation is helpful but not required based on the Current School Choice Provisions. In the case of a Court Order or other legal directive this information will be requested if needed for approval.
STUDENT REASSIGNMENT PREFERENCE GUIDELINES

After a student has been assigned to a school in his/her attendance zone, a request for reassignment to another school must be made by the student's natural/adoptive parent or guardian.

In order for a reassignment to be processed, the natural/adoptive parent or legal guardian must complete the Special Attendance Preference form, either online or in paper form. Paper copies may be returned to any school location or mailed to the Planning and Growth Management Department.

Approval of the special attendance preference is subject to available capacity in the school of choice, as well as available grade level capacity in the school of choice.

If a reassignment is approved it shall be valid for successive years for the same student until he/she completes the highest grade level at the school, subject to available capacity.

Approval to participate in varsity athletics is governed by the bylaws adopted by the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA).

A reassignment may be denied for any of the following reasons: (a.) School, or grade level, capacity, or projected capacity, is at or above 90% or; (b.) The student has been suspended or expelled within the past six (6) months of the current or previous school year or; (c.) Out of county students, in accordance with school board policies or; (d.) Other reason as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent or designee.

A reassignment may be revoked for any of the following reasons: (a.) School, or grade level, capacity is at or above 90% or; (b.) The student has repeat discipline referrals or; (c.) The student has excessive absences and/or tardiness or; (d.) Other reason as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent or designee.

Acceptance of a seat in an out of zone school of choice reserves the seat for the current school year of preference and therefore, the student may not attend another out of zone school of choice during the school year unless special or “extraordinary circumstances” or circumstances that have a direct bearing on the child’s health, safety, and welfare are documented (i.e., students may not change schools more than once during a school year as this is not in the best interest of the student’s academic progress).

Transportation Notice
The approval, if granted, is with the understanding that the parent/legal guardian is responsible for providing transportation to the reassigned school.
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The Citrus County School Board allows for students to attend schools that are outside the zone in which the student resides if the reason for attending a school out of zone is consistent with School Board Guidelines and the proposed receiving school has adequate capacity to accommodate additional students.

School District funding is contingent on keeping individual school populations within the limits approved by the Florida Department of Education. The School Board is legally bound and committed to strictly enforcing these limits.

I have reviewed the Citrus County School Board Student Reassignment Preference Guidelines, and agree to abide by them. I further understand that my student's reassignment may be revoked for poor attendance and/or unsatisfactory behavior as determined by the principal of the receiving school or for any reason deemed necessary by the Superintendent.
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Special Attendance Preference Form-2026-2027

Special Attendance Preference Form-2026-2027

Instructions:

SCHOOL INFORMATION

STUDENT REASSIGNMENT PREFERENCE GUIDELINES

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