Buyers Tips: Potomac Homes For Sale Q & A
I thought it would be nice to share some Q & A with my readers as we get asked a lot of interesting questions, mostly real estate related but not all. I plan to do this often so check back and see if your questions made the blog.
This week's questions are about the Montgomery County Public School System (MCPS).
Q: How do I figure out what schools my kids will go to if I purchase xxxxxx house?
A: This is a very popular question and the answer is simple. To access this information, go to Montgomery County Public Schools website, click on Schools and then click on School Assignment Locator. Just type in the full address of the home you are considering to see the school assignments.
Q: What is the process for petitioning for a school assignment transfer?
A: Well, this certainly wasn't a question I could answer without doing some real research. This question has come up before because inevitably, buyers will find a fantastic house outside their preferred school district.
Again, my research started on Montgomery County Public School's website. I found a link, Student Transfers where I found some helpful information. The website states:
Students in Montgomery County are assigned to public schools based on their place of residence or in accordance with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and are expected to attend their assigned school. However, changes from one school to another are permitted for students who are exempt or who are granted a change of school assignment based upon unique hardship.
From my initial research and clients sharing their experiences with the transfer process, it is NOT easy to get a school transfer. Some of the factors that impact Montgomery County Public School's decision to allow a student to transfer are the following:
- Overcrowding
- Family hardship
- Time commitment
- Siblings
- Timing of boundary change during student's education
I would recommend that anyone interested in learning more about Student Transfers to contact the school board directly. In the meantime, click on the following link to access Montgomery County Public School Change Of School Assignment Information Booklet. The booklet also contains required forms.
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