| To Enroll at
PreK - Grade 12 Schools Use these forms (PDF files) |
Enroll at University High School, Applications for Gr 9-10 only |
Enroll in Adult/Alternative Education & 9th Grade Academy |
| 2011-2012 Enrollment Packet | Applicaton Packet (PDF file) | Enrollment Forms & What to Bring |
| Preschool Application Packet | UHS Website | Adult/Alternative Website |
| Change of Address | UHS Brochure (PDF file) | Adult/Alternative Brochure (PDF file) |
| Medication Release | ||
| Health Appraisal | ||
| Magnet Programs Lottery Guidelines | ||
2012-13 Magnet Programs Lottery: |
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| 2012-13 Magnet Programs Lottery: Grades 1-6 Enrollment Packet |
Welcome to Ferndale Schools Enrollment!
The Enrollment Office, for grades PreK-12, is located in the Harding Administration Building:
Room 1, 2920 Burdette, Ferndale MI 48220
Hours: M-F, 8 am - 4:30 pm
Contact Us: phone- 248/586-8686, fax- 248/586-8698
Alternative, Adult and 9th Grade Academy Registration at Taft Education Center
427 Allen, Ferndale, phone- 248/586-8615
You can become a member of the Ferndale Schools Family in several ways:
- District Resident: In order to enroll in the Ferndale Schools (not including UHS or Alternative High School) you must be a district resident, which includes parts of Ferndale, Oak Park, The Charter Township of Royal Oak and all of Pleasant Ridge. Verify that you live in the district by viewing our district map or by calling the enrollment office, 248/586-8686.
- Schools of Choice, K-8: You can enroll during our Schools of Choice window for grades K-8, during the month of August. Schools of Choice families must live in Oakland County. To enroll, download and fill out our application, and return it to the Enrollment Office.Students may not be accepted if they have been suspended from school in the past two years.
- Preschool programs offer many choices for parents in our district and Oakland County. We offer a Little Eagle Preschool tuition-based program for 3 and 4 year olds, and many federal and state funded programs which you may qualify for. Fill out the preschool application packet, and visit the Enrollment Office. There you will learn which program works best for your family.
- University High School: Enroll your 9th or 10th grader at UHS. This college-prep high school, in partnership with Lawrence Technological University, is open to all students from the Ferndale Schools, plus anywhere in the Metro Detroit area, entering 9th and 10th grades. Applications are accepted from March - August. Fill out the application and bring it in to the Enrollment Office. Call 248/586-8846 for more information, to schedule a tour or to come to an information session.
What to Bring When You Enroll
- Three Proofs of Residency: A current Lease (or landlord statement with contact information, landlord will be contacted) or Mortgage AND 2 current, postmarked bills in the parent/guardian's name for the residence, covering a service period ending within 30 days of the enrollment date. See enrollment packet linked above for more details.
- Residency Affidavit, if you are living with someone and do not own/rent your own home, the person you live with is required to prove their residency in the Ferndale Schools, and sign a notorized affidavit verifying you live with them.
- Original Birth Certificate for Student or Valid Passport.
- Driver's License of parent/guardian listed on birth certificate, with address up-to-date and matching residency documents.
- Guardianship Papers, if applicable.
- Special Education Documents (Current IEP/MET) for students receiving Special Education Services.
- Transcript: Transcript and drop-slip needed for grades 10-12.
- Report Card needed for grades 1-9.
- Vision Screening: Kindergarten Only.
- Immunization Records (Up to date)
- Completed Enrollment Packet (linked above) or fill out in the Enrollment Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will I know my child's class assignment when I enroll?
A. If you enroll prior to the school year starting, class assignments will not be available in the enrollment office. This applies for students who participate in the lottery as well. Each school creates its class assignments in August, and will mail a letter home or post the class lists at school prior to the school year beginning.
If you enroll during the school year, the class assignment will be made by the school office, based on class size and availability. Middle School and High School students will receive a class schedule after making an appointment with a counselor within a week of enrolling, provided the counselor has the student's complete transcript/report card. - I live with a friend/relative, what do I bring to prove residency?
A. Your friend/relative needs to prove residency by providing a Mortgage/Lease statement, two current, postmarked bills in the last 30 days, and a driver's license with the address same as the in-district residence. The parent/guardian also needs to provide two pieces of postmarked mail in their name at the in-district residence in the last 30 days. Both parties need to sign a notarized residency affidavit. - I want my child to attend the school in my neighborhood - is this possible?
A. Our schools are organized by grade level: K-3 Roosevelt Primary School, 4-6 Coolidge Intermediate School, 7-8 Ferndale Middle School, 9-12 Ferndale High School. John F. Kennedy School is a K-6 magnet program building, and enrollment is gained through an annual lottery in the spring. Lottery information is posted above. The district is 4-square miles, and even if your child attends school in another neighborhood, bus rides are short! - How will I find out my child's bus stop and time?
A. The Transportation Department will send you a letter with your child's Bus information in late August. Students in grades 9-12 do not receive transportation services. - How do I update my address?
A. Click here to download the Change of Address form. The form indicates the items required to update your address. Please return this form and residency proofs in person to Harding Administration Center, the Enrollment Office in room 1, 2920 Burdette, Ferndale, MI 48220. Call us at 248/586-8686 with any questions. - How do I get access to my student's grades, schedule and lunch info? (Zangle)
A. The district's student information system, Zangle, has a feature which allows parents/guardians (and students) to view your student's information through the internet. You can view grades, attendance, cafeteria use, biographical and contact information. At the beginning of each school year, passwords and pins will be sent home to all district families. After that time, you may request a password, and/or get help with any issues you may be having with Zangle, by sending an email to: zanglehelp@ferndaleschools.org.