The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System’s Title I Office, in accordance with The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, has released the dates for parents to apply for a Choice school transfer.

Under this legislation, public school districts are required to notify parents of students attending schools identified as “needs improvement.”

Students are eligible to transfer to another school in the district that is in good standing.

School districts must provide transportation for all students from a Title I funded school and must give priority to low achieving students from economically challenged families.

The following schools will offer transfers for the 2009-10 school year: • Bartlett Middle School • Beach High School • East Broad Elementary School • Groves High School • Haven Elementary School • Jenkins High School • Johnson High School • Mercer Middle School

Letters will be mailed to parents informing them of their transfer options.

The deadline to request a transfer is Tuesday, September 8, 2009.

Parents whose children are approved for a transfer must register their child in the newly assigned school no later than Tuesday, September 29, 2009.

For more information on School Choice transfer options, contact your child’s school or the Title I office at 395-5635 or visit our website at www.sccpss.com.