Transferring students must be cleared through the JCPS Office of Activities and Athletics and the KHSAA. During the transfer process, students may practice and play JV and/or freshman in any sport. Moreover, students are onlyineligible at the varsity level in sports that they have played at the varsity level. The KHSAA Transfer Policy and exceptions can be found under KHSAA Bylaw 6.

After enrolling in any JCPS high school, any student who is granted a transfer will be ineligible for athletic participation, regardless of prior participation, for one calendar year from date of transfer until reviewed by the Executive Director of Activities and Athletics. These students may practice with the team and play at lower levels. This rule is in addition to and stricter than the KHSAA Transfer Rule. All JCPS-to-JCPS transfers must be sent to the district's director of Activities and Athletics for approval.