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There are several ways to become a part of the Southfield Public Schools family:

• District Resident
• Schools of Choice - Please note: Once accepted through the Schools of Choice program, you may continue to attend Southfield Public Schools through graduation unless there is a break in enrollment. Transportation to and from school is not provided.
• Children of Southfield Public School District Employees - (Your check must come from Southfield Schools) Once accepted you may continue to attend Southfield Public Schools through graduation unless there is a break in enrollment or the parent no longer works for the district. Transportation to and from school is not provided.

K - 12 Enrollment Requirements/Procedures 

Southfield Public Schools processes new student enrollments online. Students who will be attending Southfield Public Schools for the first time or re-enrolling must register via the following link: https://mistar.oakland.k12.mi.us/Southfield/PreEnrollment/

The laws of Michigan state that a child's residence for educational purposes is with his/her parent/legal guardian. 

Required Enrollment Documents: 

A. Proof of Residency of Students K-12

• House Closing Papers or Mortgage Documents
• Apartment or House Rental Lease 

AND

• Two (2) Current Utility Bills (within 30 days) or Connection Notices

B.  Kindergarten Students

• Original Birth Certificate 
• Immunization Records (up to date)
• Vision Screening
• Court Ordered Guardianship Documents (if applicable)
• Current IEP/MET (for students receiving special education services)
• If you are Schools of Choice please up load the School Of Choice form

C. Students Grade 1-12

• Birth Certificate
• Immunization Records (up to date)
• Court Ordered Guardianship Documents (if applicable)
• Latest Report Card / Unofficial Transcript
• Disciplinary/Behavior Report For the previous 2 school years
• Current IEP/MET (for students receiving special education services)
• Schools of Choice form if you do not live in the Southfield Schools Area

Enrolling in Southfield Public Schools as a current student for Schools of Choice or as a Southfield Public Schools employee is a three-step process.

Current Southfield Public School Students

Step 1: Complete the In-District School of Choice application, sign/date and email to student.registration@southfieldk12.org. 

*In District School of Choice Application

New Student Enrollment / Employee Choice

Step 1: Complete the In-District School of Choice/or Employee Choice application to begin the process of applying for enrollment during the School of Choice application period for in-district students or for Employee Students. Please complete an application for each student.

*In District School of Choice Application
*SPS Employee Application
 

Step 2: Southfield Public Schools processes new student enrollments online. Students who will be attending Southfield Public Schools for the first time or re-enrolling must register via the following
link: https://mistar.oakland.k12.mi.us/Southfield/PreEnrollment/.

Please upload your child’s School of Choice application and ALL the required documents listed below to your pre-enrollment application.

The laws of Michigan state that a child's residence for educational purposes is with his/her parent/legal guardian. 

Required Enrollment Documents K-12th Grade:

• House Closing Papers or Mortgage Documents
•  Apartment or House Rental Lease 
•  Two (2) Current Utility Bills (within 30 days) or Connection Notices
•  Current Southfield Public Schools pay stub (Employees Only)
•  Original Birth Certificate 
•  Immunization Records (up to date)
•  Vision Screening (Kindergarten Students only)
•  Latest Report Card / Unofficial Transcript
•  Disciplinary/Behavior Report For the previous 2 school years
•  Current IEP for students (receiving special education services) /or 504 Plan (if applicable)
•    Schools of Choice form if you do not live in the Southfield Schools Area

**Please note: Applying for in-district School of Choice does not guarantee that your child has been approved for your selected choice school. Placement is based upon seating availability. You will receive an email notification after the close of the window period, Friday, August 25, 2023.

For further information please contact Pupil Registration at
(248) 746-7601 or student.registration@southfieldk12.org.

Monday, April 24, 2023 - Deadline Date: Friday, August 25, 2023

Section 105 – Oakland County Residents Grades K-9th Only!

Section 105C- Wayne, Macomb, Livingston County Residents Grades K-3rd Only!

Enrolling in Southfield Public Schools as an out-of-district student for Open Enrollment:

Step 1: Complete the School of Choice application to begin the process of applying for enrollment during the Open Enrollment application period for out-of-district students. Please complete an application for each student.

*Open Enrollment 105 (Oakland County) Application
*Open Enrollment 105C (Wayne/Macomb/Livingston County) Application

Step 2: Southfield Public Schools processes new student enrollments online. Students who will be attending Southfield Public Schools for the first time or re-enrolling must register via the following link: https://mistar.oakland.k12.mi.us/Southfield/PreEnrollment/.

Please upload your child’s School of Choice application and ALL the required documents listed below to your pre-enrollment application.

The laws of Michigan state that a child's residence for educational purposes is with his/her parent/legal guardian. 

Required Enrollment Documents K-9th Grade:

•  House Closing Papers or Mortgage Documents
•  Apartment or House Rental Lease 
•  Two (2) Current Utility Bills (within 30 days) or Connection Notices
•  Original Birth Certificate 
•  Immunization Records (up to date)
•  Vision Screening (Kindergarten Students only)
•  Latest Report Card / Unofficial Transcript
•    Disciplinary/Behavior Report
•  Current IEP (for students receiving special education services/or 504 Plan (if applicable)

**Please note: Applying for School of Choice does not guarantee that your child has been accepted in Southfield Public Schools. Placement is based upon seating availability. You will receive an email notification after the close of the window period, Friday, August 25, 2023.

For further information please contact Pupil Registration at
(248) 746-7601 or student.registration@southfieldk12.org.

Thank you for your interest in Bussey Center for Early Childhood Education. Please complete the Early Childhood Education Registration Form to begin the application process.

For inquiries call 248-746-7350 or email bussey.preschoolk12@southfieldk12.org. 

*Please Note: Completing the questionnaire does not guarantee placement in the program. 

Transcript Request

Are you currently residing with a Southfield/Lathrup Village resident or relative?

Did you recently relocate to Southfield/Lathrup Village and temporarily residing with a Southfield/Lathrup Village resident?

Is your place of residence in Southfield/Lathrup Village in someone else's name (i.e. the leaseholder signed the lease agreement and you are listed as an occupant)?

If you have answered "yes" to any of the above questions, a parent/guardian must provide the following documents for registration:

1.  Original Birth Certificate or Green Card/Passport of the student

2.  Current Immunization Record of the student

3.  Recent Report Card/Unofficial Transcript

4.  Two Current Utility Bills (bearing the name and address of the owner/leaseholder of Southfield/Lathrup Village)

5.  Proof of Home Ownership/Lease Agreement (i.e. Deed, Closing Statement, Recent Tax Assessment Slip, Mortgage Payment Book with the resident's name and address attached). Lease agreement should include a letter from management to verify occupancy.

6.  Four different pieces of current business mail with parent/legal guardian name with the Southfield/Lathrup Village address (DO NOT INCLUDE MAGAZINES, FLYERS, PICTURE IDENTIFICATION, DRIVER'S LICENSE OR VOTER'S REGISTRATION CARD)

Only the documents listed will be accepted as proof of residency.  Southfield Public Schools reserves the right to verify residency documentation provided at the time of enrollment. During this process, registration may be delayed due to verification.

School of Choice 

Once accepted through the Schools of Choice program, you may continue to attend Southfield Public Schools through graduation unless there is a break in enrollment. Transportation to and from school is not provided.

For further information please contact Pupil Registration at 248-746-7601.