Schools of Choice
Schools of Choice Program for 2020-2021 School Year
Schools of Choice Program Open for First Semester 2020-2021 School Year
Berrien Springs Public Schools will have limited Schools of Choice openings for first semester of the 2020-2021 school year. Openings by grade level are:
Schools of Choice Program Open for First Semester 2020-2021 School Year
Berrien Springs Public Schools will have limited Schools of Choice openings for first semester of the 2020-2021 school year. Openings by grade level are:
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Young 5's and Kindergarten: 4 Seats (Y5)/ 4 Seats (K)
1st Grade: 3 Seats 2nd Grade: 3 Seats 3rd Grade: 2 Seats 4th Grade: 3 Seats 5th Grade: 4 Seats 6th Grade: 1 Seat 7th Grade: 5 Seats 8th Grade: 1 Seat 9th Grade: 1 Seat 10th Grade: 1 Seat 11th Grade: 0 Seats 12th Grade: 0 Seats |
Virtual Academy (VA)
VA 1st-5th Grade: 5 Seats Available in Each Grade Level VA 6th-8th Grade: 10 Seats Available in Each Grade Level VA 9th-12th Grade: 10 Seats Available in Each Grade Level Discovery Academy (DA) DA 9th Grade: 1 Seat DA 10th Grade: 5 Seats DA 11th Grade: 5 Seats DA 12th Grade: 4 Seats |
The application process will begin May 6, 2020 and end June 12, 2020.
Berrien Springs Public Schools participates in the Schools of Choice (SOC) program as provided by Section 1705 of the State of Michigan School Aid Act. The State sets guidelines which are to be followed by districts participating in the SOC program. A portion of the guidelines are listed here.
A district may refuse to enroll a non-resident applicant if any of the following are met
Other guidelines include:
Non-Resident Students Eligible to Apply
The non-resident student must be a resident of another district within Berrien County.
Application Information
Please print and fill out the requested information on the application. If the application is incomplete, it will not be considered received until such information is provided. The deadline to apply is June 12, 2020.
Return application to:
Berrien Springs Public Schools will be accepting applications by mail, fax, or email.
Mailing Address
Berrien Springs Public Schools - Superintendent’s Office
PO Box 130
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Or Fax
Fax Phone Number: (269) 471-2590
Or by Email
Please email: contactus@homeoftheshamrocks.org
For additional information, please contact our office at (269) 471-2891.
Our decision(s) to grant or deny any application will be based on factors allowed under Section 105 of the State School Aid Act and not on the applicant’s race, color, national origin, religion, age (except if application age is not appropriate to the grade, program or school), sex, height, weight, marital status, mental or physical disabilities, abilities including athletic, intellectual academics, artistic talent, or any factors that would be a violation of federal law prohibiting discrimination.
Thank you for your interest in Berrien Springs Public Schools. If you need additional information or have questions, please contact our office at (269) 471-2891. We look forward to serving your family during the coming years.
APPLICATION
Berrien Springs Public Schools participates in the Schools of Choice (SOC) program as provided by Section 1705 of the State of Michigan School Aid Act. The State sets guidelines which are to be followed by districts participating in the SOC program. A portion of the guidelines are listed here.
A district may refuse to enroll a non-resident applicant if any of the following are met
- Is, or has been within the preceding of 2 years, suspended from school;
- At any time has been expelled from school;
- At any time has been convicted of a felony;
- If the applicant requires special education services which are not offered on-site.
Other guidelines include:
- If, by the initial deadline, more qualified applications are received than openings available, a random draw system will be utilized.
- Any applications received after the initial deadline will be processed on a first come first served basis.
- Transportation is the responsibility of the parent. The District may transport from the closest bus stop in-district if space is available on the bus.
Non-Resident Students Eligible to Apply
The non-resident student must be a resident of another district within Berrien County.
Application Information
Please print and fill out the requested information on the application. If the application is incomplete, it will not be considered received until such information is provided. The deadline to apply is June 12, 2020.
Return application to:
Berrien Springs Public Schools will be accepting applications by mail, fax, or email.
Mailing Address
Berrien Springs Public Schools - Superintendent’s Office
PO Box 130
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Or Fax
Fax Phone Number: (269) 471-2590
Or by Email
Please email: contactus@homeoftheshamrocks.org
For additional information, please contact our office at (269) 471-2891.
Our decision(s) to grant or deny any application will be based on factors allowed under Section 105 of the State School Aid Act and not on the applicant’s race, color, national origin, religion, age (except if application age is not appropriate to the grade, program or school), sex, height, weight, marital status, mental or physical disabilities, abilities including athletic, intellectual academics, artistic talent, or any factors that would be a violation of federal law prohibiting discrimination.
Thank you for your interest in Berrien Springs Public Schools. If you need additional information or have questions, please contact our office at (269) 471-2891. We look forward to serving your family during the coming years.
APPLICATION
