The seven public school districts within St. Clair County participate in the contiguous and countywide Schools of Choice program each year as part of their continuing effort to provide quality education to all students.
This countywide Schools of Choice program allows parents and students to choose which public school they would like to attend regardless of where they live in St. Clair County.
Schools of Choice policies and guidelines
This document is designed to help parents learn about the Schools of Choice program, policies, and procedures. Information about graduation requirements, application policies, timelines, athletics, and transportation are included.
Schools of Choice policies, guidelines, and highlights
Applications are now being accepted. They are available at the RESA Administration Building, 499 Range Road, Marysville, MI 48040. Applications may be submitted for limited schools until July 20 at 4:00 p.m.
There is a dropbox in front of the RESA Administration Building. Applications can be dropped off contact-free by dropping them into the box. RESA staff will retrieve applications at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day.
2020-2021 Schools of Choice dates
1st Semester Timeline:
| June 19, 2020 |
Districts will post which schools, grades have openings |
June 28, 2020
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RESA will place a notice in local newspapers
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| July 6, 2020 |
Application submission window opens
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| July 20, 2020 |
Application due to St. Clair County RESA by 4 p.m.
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August 6, 2020
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Review process completed by districts. Parents will be notified prior to the last day of the first week of school.
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| September 4 |
Capac & Yale complete waiting list review
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| September 11 |
Remaining 5 districts complete waiting list review
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Parents are encouraged to visit the choice school prior to accepting the transfer. Schools may be contacted by interested parents to schedule a visit to your building.
Students do not need to reapply for admission to the same choice district each year once approved for transfer.
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