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School of Choice

SCHOOLS OF CHOICE

School of Choice 2024/25 Enrollment Closed

School of Choice 2025/26 Enrollment opens January, 2025

Jenison Public Schools offer outstanding instructional and extra-curricular programs and, through Schools of Choice, is pleased to offer these programs to non-resident students. Most students residing within the Ottawa, Kent, Muskegon, or Allegan Counties may attend Jenison Public Schools under Schools of Choice.

HOW DOES SCHOOLS OF CHOICE WORK?

Districts across West Michigan have agreed to accept and release students across district boundaries provided students meet requirements. Parents will complete the Schools of Choice Application as part of the online registration.

IF ONE CHILD IS ACCEPTED, WILL SIBLINGS BE ACCEPTED?

Yes, siblings are accepted provided they meet the requirements. Once children are enrolled they are considered Jenison Public Schools students until graduation.

CAN I REQUEST A SPECIFIC SCHOOL BUILDING?

Yes, we will make every effort to honor your request. If classes are full at your requested building you will be notified and we will work with you prior to placing your child at another building.

IS TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOLS OF CHOICE STUDENTS?

Students who live outside of the Jenison Public Schools enrollment boundaries are not normally transported. However, this decision is based on whether the student can be picked up at an existing bus stop. Our transportation department will work with you in determining if transportation is available.

SCHOOLS OF CHOICE INFORMATION

Jenison Public Schools is now accepting 2024-2025 Schools of Choice Applications under Section 105 (residents within Ottawa County) and Section 105c (residents outside Ottawa County) for grades Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Parents can apply by:

Completing the 2024-2025 Online Registration or accessing the Non-Resident Enrollment Application on our website on this page.
Applications should be submitted as soon as possible but no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, August 23, 2024.

Important consideration for parents and students applying for Schools of Choice:

According to the rules of the MHSAA there are eligibility criteria that every transfer student-athlete needs to be aware of. Please contact the Jenison High School Guidance Office at 616-667-3360 for more information.

Parents of special education students should contact Julie Roby, Director of Special Education, at 616-667-3235 prior to applying.