New Student Registration

WELCOME TO Agricultural School District

It is our desire that your family's experience with Whiteford Schools will be one of fulfillment, enrichment and exceptional opportunities. Because of the numerous state and local reporting guidelines, this process can be time-consuming and paper intensive. Below you will find links to the various forms necessary to complete the student enrollment process.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION / ROUND UP

Kindergarten Students - A child who resides in a public school district or a public school academy providing kindergarten may enroll if the child is at least 5 years of age on SEPTEMBER 1st of the enrolling school year, and a child living in and new to the school district (resident district). 

Kindergarten Round-Up - Whiteford's incoming class of 2025-2026 registration day is March 6, 2025, from 1pm - 7pm in the elementary building.

Use this online link to secure your spot for registration day: SignupGenius

Use this online link to register your Kindergartner for the upcoming school year:Infinite Campus Online Registration

NEW STUDENT ONLINE REGISTRATION

Use this online link to register your New Student:Infinite Campus Online Registration

How to Enroll

Student Enrollment Information - Provides a summary of forms/documents/information you must bring with you to enroll your child.

To set up an enrollment appointment for students K-5, please contact Mrs. Deb Motyka-Iott at 734-856-1443 ext. 110; for students 6-12, please contact Mrs. Malinda Luzier at 734-856-1443 ext.108.

Required Forms

All school forms are listed below, the link can be uploaded, printed and/or emailed.  We will need to see an original birth certificate to copy for the student's file. Once registrations are complete with all needed documents we can schedule your student.  Any students with current high school credits are asked to submit their most recent transcript to aid in the scheduling process.

• Student Enrollment Form
• Request for Educational Records
• Student Network Use Form
• Concussion Awareness Form
• IC Messenger Alert Opt-in Form
• Immunization Information Consent Form
• MHSAA New Student Form (students who change schools after starting 9th grade)
• Health Appraisal  (Kindergarten students)
• Dental Assessment (Kindergarten students and 1st grade students new to Michigan schools)
• Health Information Survey  (if applicable)
• Special Needs/Special Education Survey  (if applicable)
• Home Language Survey  (if applicable)
• Affirmation of Prior Discipline Record  (if applicable)
• Record for Proof of Enrollment (if applicable)
• Online Lunch Application
• Preschool Questionnaire for Incoming Kindergartners
• Transportation Request Form

REQUIRED documentation to enroll at Whiteford Agricultural Schools:

• the State Certified Birth Certificate ***ORIGINAL COPY ONLY
• a doctors' Official Immunization Record- Current and up to date
• a  dental assessment not earlier than six months of registration (first time in Kindergarten or the first grade in a school in Michigan)
• a well-check health appraisal (Kindergarten and Young 5 students ONLY)
• Current report card and/or current high school transcript to aid in the scheduling process of 6-12 grade students.  
• Current IEP & MET (if applicable)
• 504 Plan (if applicable)
• copies of court orders or placement papers (if applicable) such as appointment of legal guardianship, divorce decree, etc.
• Driver’s license of parent/legal guardian, passport or visa (address on license must match student address)
• Proof of Residency which must show current address:
  • (1) of the following: a Purchase Agreement / Mortgage Statement**, a copy of a Rent / Lease Agreement**, or a Property Tax Bill; and
  • (1) of the following: a current utility bill/turn on notice (water, gas, electric, NOT a cell phone bill), voter ID card, or moving company invoice or truck rental receipt validating address in district

**A residency affidavit is required if you are not the homeowner or leaseholder.

Schools of Choice (Out of district)

Out of district Monroe County residents will need to apply through Schools of Choice through their resident district to attend Whiteford Agricultural Schools. Important Monroe County SOC deadlines: 

• Application: Out of District Schools of Choice
• Application Window: April 1, 2024 - June 28, 2024
• Application Deadline to Resident District: June 28, 2024
• Applicants Notified regarding Accepted/Denied/Waitlist: July 12, 2024
• Parents/Guardians Formally Accept/Decline: August 2, 2024
• Student(s) Formally Enrolled at SOC District: August 9, 2024

105c (Out of county)

Out of county residents will need to apply through Out of County Schools of Choice (105c) to Whiteford Agricultural Schools when the application window opens. Important 105c deadlines:

• 24-25 School Year - Mid-Year Openings:  
  • Whiteford Elementary (4th Grade - 1 spot)
  • Whiteford MS/HS (7th Grade - 3 spots, 9th Grade - 1 spot, 12th Grade - 1 spot)
• Application: Out of County Schools of Choice (105c)
• Application Window:  January 13, 2025-January 24, 2025
• Application Deadline to 105c District: January 24, 2025
• Applicants Notified regarding Accepted/Denied/Waitlist: January 27, 2025
• Parents/Guardians Formally Accept/Decline: January 29, 2025
• Student(s) Formally Enrolled at 105c District: January 31, 2025

ONE YEAR RELEASE

In district residents seeking a one year release to another district that is Not Schools of Choice 

Enrollment office

The Enrollment Office for the Elementary School is located at 6655 Consear Road, Ottawa Lake, MI 49267 in the Elementary School office, 734-856-1443 Ext. 110, Fax 734-856-4724.

The Enrollment Office for the Middle/High School is located at 6655 Consear Road, Ottawa Lake, MI 49267 in the Middle/High School office which is located at the west end of the Middle/High School building marked "High School," 734-856-1443 Ext. 108, Fax 734-856-2564.

The best hours to call to set up an appointment for each building are from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.