How to Join the Southfield Public Schools Community?
There are several ways to become a part of the Southfield Public Schools community:
- District Residency
- Schools of Choice
- Children of Southfield Public School District Employees
The laws of Michigan state that a child's residence for educational purposes is with his/her parent/legal guardian.
Parent/Legal Guardian MUST provide the following Required Enrollment Documents:
A. Proof of Residency of Students K-12
- Currrent Mortgage Statement or City Property Tax Bill
-OR-
- Apartment or House Rental Lease
AND
- Two (2) Current Utility Bills (within 30 days) or Connection Notices
- Parent ID with current address (Sticker on the back is not accepted, must provide a new ID with current address)
B. Students Entering Grades K-12
- Original Birth Certificate or Green Card/Passport
- Current Immunization Record
- Vision Screening (Kindergarten students only)
- Current Court Ordered Guardianship Documents (if applicable)
- Latest Report Card (Grades 1-9)
- Unofficial Transcript (Grades 10-12)
- Two (2) Year Disciplinary Behavior Report from previous school (Grades 1-12)
- Current IEP/MET (for students receiving special education services)
School of Choice For 24/25 School Year:
Kindergarten – 3rd Grade (Wayne County)
The Southfield Public Schools Board of Education has approved unlimited Schools of Choice (Section 105c) openings in kindergarten through 3rd grade for contiguous counties [i.e., Lapeer County (northeast), Genesee County (northwest), Macomb County (east), Wayne County (southeast), Washtenaw County (southwest) and Livingston County (west)] for the 2024-25 school year. The application period is February 28, 2024 - August 09, 2024. The application will be available by following a link listed below beginning February 28, 2024. Completed applications must be returned to the pupil registration office via email at student.registration@southfieldk12.org by 4 p.m., August 09, 2024.
Kindergarten – 9th Grade (Oakland County)
The Southfield Public Schools Board of Education has approved unlimited Schools of Choice (Section 105) openings in kindergarten through 9th grade for Oakland County residents for the 2023-24 school year. The application period is February 28, 2024 - August 09, 2024. The application will be available by following a link listed below beginning April 24, 2023. Completed applications must be returned to the pupil registration office via email at student.registration@southfieldk12.org by 4 p.m., August 09, 2024.
Online Enrollment
Select Start a New Pre-Enrollment when starting your first enrollment. You will be required to create an account using an email address and creating a password
Select Continue a Pre-Enrollment in Progress to return to a started enrollment or to add another student.
PLEASE NOTE: Select the grade that your child will begin in the Fall, not the grade they are currently in.
When completing the online application:
- Student name must be the same as birth certificate
- Do not type everything in BOLD
- Remember to Capitalize Names, example Jane Doe
- Parent/Guardian remember to add your phone number when inputting your contact info
Attention Parents Enrolling for Kindergarten - Kindergarten students MUST be five on or before December 1, 2024.
Thank you for beginning the registration process with us. We look forward to working with you and your family.
Completing the on-line registration form does not automatically enroll your child into school.