Schools of Choice Program 2021-22 school year

Open Enrollment Period:  April 12, 2021 – May 14, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Wyoming Public Schools participates in both the Kent ISD Schools of Choice Plan 2021 for those students who live in Kent County but outside the Wyoming resident district boundaries, the district also participates in the State 105c plan, which allows students from neighboring counties to attend our district. The Board of Education has once again limited the acceptance of new Kent County out of district resident students to 150 students, Kindergarten through going into 5th grade based on space available at the desired building. The window to apply for acceptance is April 12, 2021 through May 14, 2021 at 4:00 PM.  Applications are available at the Administration building at 3575 Gladiola Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49519 or on our district website.

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2021-22 Kent ISD School of Choice Brochure

Application Process

• One application form per child must be submitted to the district Central Office for your first district of choice.
• Acceptance of new Schools of Choice applicants will be limited to Kindergarten through going into 5th grade.  150 slots are available.
• Acceptance of new Schools of Choice applicants under 105c (out of county residents) will be accepted beginning April 12, 2021 through May 14, 2021 at 4:00 PM. Applications are available at the WPS Administration building or online (note:  we will be accepting 10 out of county applicants Kindergarten through going into 5th grade).
• Application should be made to ONLY one district, with your second choice being  noted on the application.
• Applicants will be informed by May 26, 2021 if they have been accepted
• Please call the administration office if you have questions.

Schools of Choice Rules and Regulations

• Annual reapplication is not required
• Signature from releasing home district Superintendent is not required
• Transportation is not provided
• A student who has been suspended, expelled or convicted of a felony may be excluded from Schools of Choice
• The Michigan High School Athletic Association requires a student to wait one semester after enrolling in a new district (under Schools of Choice) before participating in athletics

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Eligibility: Children must meet preschool guidelines.

Program Goals

1) Teach basic readiness skills in language arts and arithmetic
2) Provide a stimulating environment for learning
3) Develop your child’s senses, muscle strength, curiosity, mental and creative
abilities
4) Instill basic skills necessary to get along with other children
5) Reinforce values already taught at home to enable children to be increasingly responsible  for themselves and their behavior

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