Kindergarten

My child is not due to have his/her immunizations updated until the summer. Should I wait until then to enroll?

No, don’t wait.

My child has not had their vision screening or hearing tested yet. Should I wait to enroll?

No, don’t wait. It is Michigan law that every kindergartner has a vision screening and a hearing test before they can start school. You may turn that proof in at your child’s school before school starts.

After I complete the pre-enrollment online registration process, will the enrollment office contact me?

Yes, you will received a confirmation of enrollment email as soon as your enrollment has been processed. Please be patient. This may take a few weeks during the summer months.

What if I do not have the required documents?

Please contact the enrollment office at (248) 956-2086 or (248) 956-2085 for assistance.

What if I can’t find my child’s original birth certificate?

We will accept a copy of the original birth certificate. It is recommended that you still get an original certified copy, which you may need for other reasons at a later date. You can go to the county of your child’s birth or order a replacement certified birth certificate online.

Will you accept a Baptismal Certificate or Hospital Certificate as the birth record?

No, we need the child's birth certificate.

How old does my child have to be to enroll in kindergarten?

Incoming kindergartners must be at least five years of age on or before September 1. The only exception, according to Michigan Law, is a child may be enrolled in kindergarten if he/she is not five years of age on September 1 but will be five years of age no later than December 1 and parent or legal guardian notifies the school district in writing (Kindergarten Waiver Form) that he or she intends to enroll the child in kindergarten.

My child will be five before September 1. Do I need to complete a kindergarten waiver?

No, you only need to complete a kindergarten waiver if your child turns five years old September 2 thru December 1.

Can I sign a kindergarten waiver if my child is turning five after December 1? 

No, December 1 is the cut-off date.

Is there a deadline to complete the kindergarten waiver?

No, there is no deadline to complete the kindergarten waiver.

What happens if I wait until summer to enroll?

Adequate staffing is a complicated process. In order for us to be appropriately prepared for your child, it is important to enroll as early as possible.