K-12 In District

K-12 Enrollment for In-District Families

We are looking forward to welcoming your child to the BPS school community.

If you live within the boundaries of the BPS district, please follow the steps below to ensure the smooth processing of your application - and be alert to email requests for additional information as your application progresses.

Questions? Email Us

Incoming students must complete an enrollment application online.
Active students returning from summer break do not complete this application.

Enrollment Portal
2024-2025 Enrollment Portal
2025-2026 (Coming soon)

To complete your online application, you will be required to upload a number of important documents. Please refer to the lists below so you can gather your digital documents ahead of starting your application.

PARENTAGE/GUARDIANSHIP DOCUMENTS

Proof of Parentage

Documentation requirements for all incoming students

An official [court-issued] birth certificate.
- Must have an official translation, if not in English.
State or government-issued photo ID for both parents, if two are listed on the birth certificate.
- The parent/guardian enrolling the child must be listed on the birth certificate.
Marriage License or Legal Name change Document (if parent's name on birth certificate does not match name on ID or residency documents).
We assume shared custody unless otherwise informed. Please upload official custody documents only if there is a concern for safety or something we need to know for the safety of the child.
Legal guardianship or foster care placement plan/letter where applicable.

Proof of Legal Guardianship

Proof of Foster Care

PROOF OF RESIDENCY DOCUMENTS

If you are a homeowner

The following documents are required:

Most recent homestead property tax with 100% Primary Residency Exemption (P.R.E.) i.e.
- Most recent homestead taxes
- Most recent tax assessment document
- Most recent official tax print out from City office with PRE.
- BS&A printouts are not acceptable.
One most-recent home utility bill, must have full name, full address, and date of payment. i.e.
- DTE
- Consumer Energy
- Cable/Internet

If you have a land contract

If you are leasing property

If you are living with a District Resident

The following documents are required:

If the resident is a homeowner

Most recent homestead property tax with 100% Primary Residency Exemption (P.R.E.) i.e.
- Most recent homestead taxes
- Most recent tax assessment document
- Most recent official tax print out from City office with PRE.
- BS&A printouts are not acceptable.
One most-recent home utility bill, must have full name, full address, and date of payment. i.e.
- DTE
- Consumer Energy
- Cable/Internet
Statement of BPS resident (form available in online application)
Resident's government or state-issued photo ID.

If the resident is leasing:

Lease signed by both parties.
One most-recent home utility bill, must have full name, full address, and date of payment. i.e.
- DTE
- Consumer Energy
- Cable/Internet
Statement of BPS resident (form available in online application)
Resident's government or state-issued photo ID.

Parent living with resident:

Government or state-issued photo ID for both parents, if both are listed on the birth certificate
An official, state-issued birth certificate.
- Must have an official translation, if not in English.
We assume shared custody unless otherwise informed. Please upload custody requirements if there is a concern for safety or something we need to know for the safety of the child.
- Custody/divorce documents or notarized parent-release letter if the other parent on the birth certificate doesn't live with the child. Must have an official translation if not in English.
Statement of parent/guardian living with BPS resident (form available in online application)
Legal guardianship or foster care placement plan/letter where applicable.

SUPPLEMENTARY FORMS

Immunization Checklist

Immunization, hearing and vision screening records are not required to complete enrollment, but must be turned into the school no later than the beginning of the academic year. However, we have added a portal to our enrollment application in case you have any these records at the time of your enrollment.

For additional information please visit our Health & Wellness page

Immunization Requirements Checklist

Kindergarten & Junior Kindergarten Waiver

As per Michigan Law (Revised School Code MCL 380.1147), students must now be 5 years old by Sept. 1 to be eligible for enrollment in Kindergarten.

For the school year, if a child is not automatically eligible for enrollment because s/he was born after Sept. 1, but on/before Dec. 1, the child’s parent or legal guardian can submit a waiver to enroll the child in kindergarten.

Please note, this form is available in the online application.

Kindergarten Waiver Form

Junior Kindergarten Waiver Form

In-District Open Enrollment Transfer Form

Technical Questions about Online Enrollment

What about families who do not have access to a computer/internet?

How will the district support families that do not have access to a computer/internet?
Families that need access to a computer to complete the new student enrollment forms should contact the enrollment office at 248-203-3000. An onsite computer will be made available.

What are the preferred computer browsers that I should use when completing the online forms?
According to PowerSchool, the forms should work on any web browser. The technology services department of Birmingham Public Schools recommends Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

Do I contact my child's school about technical difficulties utilizing the electronic enrollment site?
PowerSchool Enrollment application is powered by InfoSnap. For the best levels of customer support, individuals with technical difficulties should contact InfoSnap directly at 866-752-6850. As always your child's building office staff are ready and capable of resolving most issues and can escalate issues to our district technology support team.

What are the technical requirements to complete the online electronic enrollment forms?
Allowing a very flexible experience, the electronic enrollment forms can be completed on a desktop / laptop, a smart phone, or iPad utilizing the industry standard browsers such as Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox and Safari. Recommended browsers are Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

Why am I unable to "Submit" my forms?
Required submission fields must be completed before the form can be submitted. When families reach the last page of both the New and Returning Student forms, any of the required submission fields that were missed will be identified.

What are the preferred computer browsers that I should use when completing the online forms?

Do I contact my child's school about technical difficulties utilizing the electronic enrollment site?

Do I contact my child's school about technical difficulties utilizing the electronic enrollment site?
PowerSchool Registration is powered by InfoSnap. For the best levels of customer support, individuals with technical difficulties should contact InfoSnap directly at 866-752-6850.

As always your child's building office staff are ready and capable of resolving most issues and can escalate issues to our district technology support team.

What are the technical requirements to complete the online electronic enrollment forms?

What are the technical requirements to complete the online electronic enrollment forms?
Allowing a very flexible experience, the electronic enrollment forms can be completed on a desktop / laptop, Ipad, or smart phone utilizing the industry standard browsers such as Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox and Safari. Recommended browsers are Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.