District-Approved Calendar Choice and Specialized Academic Programs

Under Policy 4125.3.B.1, a separate transfer window for designated magnet, year-round calendar, or other choice program has been established. All applications to transfer to a Choice School must be submitted during the January 1–February 28, 2023 window. For purposes of this policy, the following programs will be considered as "Choice":

• International Baccalaureate Program at Cedar Ridge High School
• Year-Round Program at Hillsborough Elementary School

Hillsborough Elementary Year-Round Program: Hillsborough Elementary School does not have a base attendance zone and the first priority for students to be assigned to HES for 2023–24 will be those students already attending Hillsborough Elementary during the 2022–23 school year. Incoming Kindergarten siblings of students already attending Hillsborough Elementary School will be accepted into the school prior to other families requesting re-assignment at Hillsborough. Students moving into the Orange County Schools after the school year has started may request admission into Hillsborough Elementary School. Students requesting admission to Hillsborough Elementary School must meet all other enrollment and eligibility criteria.

Complete a Choice School Transfer Application

• Upcoming 2023–24 school year: The deadline has passed and applications are now closed.  

For more information, please contact your child's school or:

Catherine Mau, Student Assignment & Technology Project Coordinator

Student Assignment Office
919-732-8126 x12512
Email: Catherine.Mau@orange.k12.nc.us