Students applying for a hardship inter district transfer, into or out of the Yamhill Carlton School District, must attach a letter with a reason for the request. Hardship is defined in OAR 581-021-0019 (1) (c). The following criteria will be used: 1) Capacity at the receiving school. 2) Student is being impacted by a parent or guardian’s military deployment; is experiencing instability related to homelessness or foster care placement; has a documented medical condition that necessitates a transfer; is impacted by the death of a parent; there is severe financial hardship for the family; is involved in a documented case of severe harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyberbullying. A hardship is NOT a preference for an academic program or activities offered at another school.