Kindergarten - Additional Enrollment Information

To enroll in kindergarten, a child must be five years old on or before September 1st of the enrollment year. However, according to Michigan law*, if a child residing in a district is not five years of age on or before September 1st, but will turn five years of age not later than December 1st of the enrollment year, the parent or legal guardian may choose to enroll their child in kindergarten by completing a Kindergarten Notice of Enrollment Form to enroll his/her student in school. At Suttons Bay, we offer Transitional Kindergarten for students who meet the kindergarten age requirement but may benefit from an additional year of growth before entering our traditional kindergarten program. Most of these young kindergarteners repeat kindergarten the following year.

When in receipt of a waiver request, districts can make recommendations to the child’s parent or legal guardian, as to the child’s readiness for school, and whether or not the child should be enrolled early. Regardless of a district’s recommendation, the parent or legal guardian retains sole discretion on whether to enroll their child.

*State of Michigan Act No. 198, effective 6/26/12

Preschool - 12th Grade Enrollment Forms

The following forms need to be completed prior to your Preschool - 12th Grade child attending his/her first day of school:

  • Immunization record - In accordance with state statute, please submit your student(s) up-to-date immunization record. Students who enroll in a public school who do not have up-to-date immunizations or an authorized waiver* will not be allowed to attend school until appropriate paperwork is on file in the school office. *The correct authorized waiver MUST BE OBTAINED AND SUBMITTED THROUGH THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. A paper waiver submitted directly to the school office will not be accepted.
  • Copy of certified birth certificate
  • Proof of residency in the SBPS district or paperwork requesting release from another school district: Proof of Residency Form
  • Complete the Education Benefits Form by clicking on "Apply for Benefits" on the Meal Magic Family Portal - only one submission is required per family

The following forms are only required if they apply to your child: