Enroll Today!

More than 100 schools to choose from.

The District offers a wide variety of programs to nurture your child's interests and talents. In addition to neighborhood schools that offer art and/or music and a challenging curriculum, we offer specialty programs (Application & Montessori Schools), Examination High Schools, and Career and Technical Centers.

We are now enrolling students! Follow the three easy steps listed on this page to enroll in a Detroit Public Schools Community District school or visit your school of choice during school hours.

Complete Enrollment Forms

Download DPSCD's Enrollment Packet
Pick up a packet from your school

As-needed Forms - Please review the optional forms to see if they apply to your student

Students enrolling in Examination and Application schools must be accepted before enrolling. Learn more about Application Schools and Examination Schools.

Families enrolling in the GSRP Pre-Kindergarten program should complete the Pre-K Application before submitting enrollment paperwork.

Uncertain which school to enroll in? Please check out our School Locator or the Picking the Perfect School Guide!

Are you a non-Detroit resident? Please visit the Nonresident Students webpage.

Translated Enrollment Forms

Spanish

DPSCD's Enrollment Packet

The following forms may be used as needed.

Kindergarten Waiver

Prescribed Medication Form

Release of Medical Information

Bengali

Bengali Enrollment Packet

The following forms may be used as needed.

Kindergarten Waiver

Prescribed Medication Form

Release of Medical Information

Arabic

Arabic Enrollment Packet

The following forms may be used as needed.

Kindergarten Waiver

Prescribed Medication Form

Release of Medical Information

Step 2: Gather your enrollment documents

What documents are required?
Examples of acceptable documents

What documents are required?

The following documents are required in addition to the completed and signed enrollment forms. They should be provided before the child's first day of school but must be submitted no later than 30 days from the first day. Please do not submit student birth record, parent/guardian ID and proof of address via the Drop Boxes. To submit this paperwork, please visit your school of choice.

Parent/Guardian photo ID
Student's birth certificate or birth record
Student's immunization record or waiver
Student's most recent transcript or report cards
Two forms of proof of address

If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, please include a copy with your documents.

For additional assistance, please call (313) 240-4377. If you are unable to supply any of the following documents, please notify the school immediately. You may be able to receive assistance.

Examples of acceptable documents

There are several different documents that may be submitted to meet the document requirements. Please view the 2-page document below for more information on enrolling and to learn which documents are acceptable.

This document is available in multiple languages.

Submitting Documents and Acceptable Documents flyer - English

Submitting Documents and Acceptable Documents flyer - Spanish

Submitting Documents and Acceptable Documents flyer - Bengali

Submitting Documents and Acceptable Documents flyer - Arabic

Step 3: Submit your enrollment material

Visit your school of choice during normal school hours
Upload a digital enrollment packet online

Visit your school of choice during normal school hours

Upload a digital enrollment packet online

Forms can be printed, or completed on your device. If completing online, please download and save the forms to your device before filling them out.
A parent or legal guardian will be required to complete and sign all enrollment forms.
Once all enrollment forms are completed and signed, you can upload them using the link below.

Online survey for uploading enrollment documents.

Need Assistance?

We are here to help you find and enroll in the right fit school for your child!

Call (313) 240-4377 for any questions about the enrollment process.
Questions about ESE Enrollment? Call the Placement Team (313) 748-6363.

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How to Enroll in DPSCD

More than 100 schools to choose from.

How to Enroll in 3 Easy Steps