4.7.3 Student Transfers – Athletic Eligibility

High school students who transfer are ineligible for athletic participation at their new school for one calendar year after the date of entry at the new school.  This one year of ineligibility may be waived if the student meets the exceptions established by the California Interscholastic Federation.

Middle school students are eligible to transfer from non SFUSD and SFUSD schools without prior approval from the SFUSD Academic Athletic Association/CIF- San Francisco City Section.  Eligibility of athletic participation will be determined by the school and the school’s administration that the student transferred to in accordance with SFUSD Academic Athletic Association/CIF- San Francisco City Section athletic eligibility requirements for middle school. 

Students who receive a disciplinary transfer are ineligible for participation in District Athletic Programs for one calendar year after the date of entry at the new school.

A foster child who changes residences pursuant to a court order or decision of a child welfare worker shall be immediately deemed to meet all residency requirements for participation in interscholastic sports or other extracurricular activities. (CA Education Code 48850(a)(2)).

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