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Welcome to Southfield Public Schools!

Southfield Enrollment/Registration Information:

Welcome to the Southfield Public Schools Family, Where Students are Positioned for Success!

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

• District Resident - Families that reside in the Southfield Public Schools boundaries.
• Schools 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.
• Children of Southfield Public School District Employees - (Your paycheck must come from Southfield Public Schools) Once accepted you may continue to attend Southfield Public Schools through graduation as long as the parent is still employed by the district. Transportation to and from school is not provided.

Online Enrollment/Registration System:

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 returning must register via the following link:

Click Here to Start the Registration Process

Michigan law states that a child’s residence for educational purposes is with his/her parent/legal guardian.

Required Enrollment Documents

Proof of Residency:

• For Homeowners: Current Mortgage Statement or Property Tax Statement (you can get the Tax Statement from the City Hall) 
• For Renter or Lessee: Rental/Lease Agreement
• Two (2) Current Utility Bills (within 30 days) or Connection Notices (DTE, Consumers Energy, Cable, or Internet)
• Parent’s ID with the current address on the front of your license (the sticker on the back is not acceptable)

If you Reside with A Southfield/Lathrup Village Resident:

• For Parents Living with a Homeowner: The homeowner’s Current Mortgage Statement or Property Tax Statement, two current utilities and a *notarized affidavit*signed by the homeowner and the parent. You will also need 4 Pieces of Business Mail that shows the date, address and the parent’s name and your ID with the Southfield address on the front of your license (the sticker on the back is not acceptable)
• For Parents Living with a Renter or Lessee: The Rental/Lease Agreement from the person you are living with, two current utilities and a notarized affidavit signed by the Renter/Lessee and the parent. You will also need 4 Pieces of Business Mail that shows the date, address and the parent’s name and your ID with the Southfield address on the front of your license (the sticker on the back is not acceptable)

*notarized affidavit*

Required Documents for Your Student:

• Original Birth Certificate
• Immunization Records (You can get this from your child’s doctor or from the Health Department)
• Vision Screening (for kindergarten only)
• Latest Report Card (for students entering 1st - 9th grade)

• Transcript (for student entering 10th – 12th  grade)
• Disciplinary/Behavior Report For the previous school year (for student entering 1st  grade)
• Disciplinary/Behavior Report For the previous 2 school years (for student entering 2nd – 12th grade)
• For Students Living With a Court Order Guardian: Current Court Ordered Guardianship Documents
• Current IEP (for students receiving special education services)
• Completed School Of Choice Form (For Out of District Students)

HOW TO APPLY FOR OUT-OF-DISTRICT SCHOOL OF CHOICE -               

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

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

Enrollment starts: Monday, April 15, 2024

Deadline Date: Friday, August 9, 2024 by 4:00 p.m.

If you are enrolling in Southfield Public Schools as an out-of-district student, please 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.

*School of Choice Enrollment 105 (Oakland County Resident) Application

*School of Choice 105C (Wayne/Macomb/Livingston County Resident) Application

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

Required Enrollment Documents Schools of Choice Applicants (K-9th Grade)

Proof of Residency:

For Homeowners: Current Mortgage Statement or Property Tax Statement (you can get the Tax Statement from the City Hall) 

For Renter or Lessee: Rental/Lease Agreement

Two (2) Current Utility Bills (within 30 days) or Connection Notices (DTE, Consumers Energy, Cable, or Internet)

Parent’s ID with the current address

Required Documents for Your Student:

Original Birth Certificate

Immunization Records (You can get this from your child’s doctor or from the Health Department)

Vision Screening (for kindergarten only)

Latest Report Card (for students entering 1st - 9th grade)

Disciplinary/Behavior Report For the previous school year (for student entering 1st  grade)

Disciplinary/Behavior Report For the previous 2 school years (for student entering 2nd – 9th grade)

For Students Living With a Court Order Guardian: Current Court Ordered Guardianship Documents

Current IEP (for students receiving special education services)

Completed School Of Choice Form (For Out of District Students)

**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 by Friday, August 23, 2024.

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.

HOW TO APPLY FOR AN IN-DISTRICT SCHOOL TRANSFER REQUEST (NEW IN-DISTRICT ENROLLEES OR CURRENT STUDENTS)

If you are a new in-district enrollee or if your child is a current student and you are interested in selecting a school other than your homeschool, please complete the In-District Transfer application, sign and date it. Please complete an application for each student.

For NEW IN-DISTRICT ENROLLEES, please upload the application into your enrollment portal. 

For CURRENT STUDENTS, email to student.registration@southfieldk12.org.  

*In District School of Choice Application

Transportation to and from school is not provided.

SOUTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS EMPLOYEES ONLY APPLICATION

Complete the Employee Schools of Choice application to enroll during the School of Choice application period and upload it into the enrollment portal. Please complete an application for each student.

*SPS Employee's Child Application

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 or employment.

Transportation to and from school is not provided.

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

If you are having difficulty registering online our enrollment team is standing by to assist. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns at student.registration@southfieldk12.org or call (248) 746-7601 #3

EARLY HEAD START, HEAD START AND GREAT START READINESS PROGRAM

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. 

Have You Moved?

To update your student’s address please sign on to your Mi-Star Parent Portal. Upload your new residency information which includes your ID (with the new address), your lease or mortgage statement, and 2 utility bills (DTE, Consumers Energy, Cable, or Internet).

Do You Need a Transcript or Graduation Verification?

Click here for Transcript or Graduation Verification Request

All Graduation Verification and Transcript Request are processed through www.parchment.com

Office Hours:
The office is opened Tuesday-Thursday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm by appointment. All enrollment is done through the online application system. If you do not have a computer/smart phone or if you are having difficulties navigating the online system, please call for assistance on the phone or to make an appointment at (248)746-7601 #3. We make appointments so we can provide each parent with great customer service in a timely manner.

Southfield Education Center

16299 Mount Vernon

Southfield, MI 48075

Phone: 248-746-7601

SOUTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION & EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Southfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:  Title II, Title VI & Title IX Coordinators: Alise Collier, 248-746-4338, James Jackson 248-746-0045; Section 504 Coordinator:  Paula Lightsey, 248-746-8565. All complaints may be addressed to 24661 Lahser Road, Southfield, MI 48033.