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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't live in the same county, but am curious, is there no formal/legal way to request a transfer (within the same county) to the school you want your child to attend? I live Loudoun county (VA) where there's a formal process called "special permission" -- in a nutshell you can request a transfer to other schools within the county that have space. I've known lots and lots of families that have sent kids at every age (elem/middle/high) to different schools using this process. You do have to provide transportation but otherwise it's a really nice option.  [/quote]

Yes, MCPS has this process, but few schools have space, so it is unlikely to be approved.  [/quote]
It’s called COSA (change of school assignment). It’s possible that a principal at an overcrowded elementary school might take pity on you and agree to a COSA if the relative at the address that’s inbounds is providing childcare for you. Even if you’re not approved the first time, you can appeal. I know families that used a COSA to send their kids to a Blue Ribbon school that was enrolled at 150% capacity. There’s no guarantee you’ll get approved, but you don’t have to lie about your address if you have a legitimate need for your child to attend a school near a relative.[/quote]

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