Enrollment
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Welcome to Anchor Bay School District!
We are proud of the high levels of achievement of our students. Our elementary, middle, and high school students continually perform above the county and state averages on the M-STEP, MME, and SAT assessments. In collaboration with our parents, we strive to provide high-quality education that meets the needs of all of our students.
2024-2025 Schools of Choice - Second Semester
Applications will be accepted for Second Semester Schools of Choice starting January 11, 2025 through January 24, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.
- Second Semester Schools of Choice is available for Kindergarten through 10th grade.
- Placement at requested schools is dependent on class size and availability.
- The date for enrollment shall be no later than the end of the first week of school in the second semester which is January 31, 2025.
The following documents are required to be submitted with your Schools of Choice Application:
- Discipline report/print-out from former school for the previous two years
- Child’s current report card (high school students must also include current transcript)
- Child’s most current IEP if your child is presently receiving any special education programs or services
- Select Enrollment School as the Resident School and answer the Schools of Choice questions.
- When the pre-registration form is approved, you will receive an email with instructions to create an online Parent Portal Account.
- From the Parent Portal, the following enrollment forms must be competed:
- Student Demographics
- Previous Enrollment and Records Release
- Discipline Record
- 2024-2025 Out of District Schools of Choice Application
- If your Schools of Choice Application is approved, you will receive an email indicating your child’s placement.
- You will need to log back into the Parent Portal to complete the remainder of the enrollment forms.
- Your child’s enrollment is complete when all forms are completed and you have submitted the required documents:
- Birth Certificate
- Immunization Record
- Parent Photo ID
- Two (2) proofs of residency
Enroll Students Here!!!
Enrollment Express Pre-Registration Link
Know Your Building! : Click here to find out what school your student attends by entering your address
Steps:
Click the link above to fill out the pre-registration form for new K-12 resident students and new School of Choice applicants. (Select Kindergarten for the Young 5's program) Currently enrolled students do not need to fill this form out.
You will receive an email confirmation that your pre-registration was received. Please check your email before filling out the form multiple times for the same student.
Please allow 7-10 business days for approval. We will be verifying the information you submitted on the form.
Once approved, you will receive an email to create your parent portal account to access the online enrollment packet.
Enrollment forms for your new student will be found in your parent portal.
Here are some more answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
If you do not have a device to access this system, a time can be scheduled to come in an fill out the forms at one of our buildings.
Preschool Families: GSRP students will NOT use this online registration form. Please call the Early Childhood Center at 586-716-7862 for the GSRP enrollment process.
Questions, email: enrollment@abs.misd.net; phone, Central Admin at (586) 725-2861
Anchor Bay Offers Three Options for Kindergarten-Age Students
Click here for the printable flyer.
Kindergarten
- A full-day program option
- Children must be 5 years old by Sept. 1 of the school year in which they plan on attending Kindergarten.
- Curriculum is based on the Michigan Standards for Kindergarten.
Half-Day Kindergarten
- A half-day program option
- Curriculum is based on the Michigan Standards for Kindergarten.
- Students continue on to Kindergarten or 1st Grade the following year based on progress.
Young Fives - Click here for more information about Young Fives
- Young Fives is a full day program.
- Designed for children turning 5 years old between June 1st and December 1st
- Gives children an extra year before attending Kindergarten
- The Young Fives curriculum is based on the Michigan Standards for Kindergarten modified to meet the foundational academic, social/emotional, and developmental needs for younger children.
- Students will enter Kindergarten the following school year.
- Location is determined by enrollment.
Schools of Choice is open to all of these programs.
Existing Students - Move Out/In-District Transfer
Move Outs
Did you move out of the district and want to remain at Anchor Bay through Schools of Choice? Log on to your parent portal account to access the Schools of Choice form. Go to "Forms", then "Enrollment", and fill out "R-Out of district Schools of Choice Application."
In-District Transfers
Anchor Bay residents that are requesting a building other than their resident building can fill out the In-District Transfer form.
Log on to your parent portal account to access the Schools of Choice form. Go to "Forms", then "Enrollment", and fill out "S- In District Transfer."
If you do not have a parent portal account, contact your building's office to receive an access code.
Administration Building
5201 County Line Road
Casco, Michigan 48064
Phone: 586-725-2861
Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.