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
The application window is closed for districts with limited enrollment.
The Second-semester window opens on December 1, 2020. The applications will be available at the RESA Administration Building, 499 Range Road, Marysville, MI 48040 after that date.
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
2nd Semester Timeline:
| Nov. 9, 2020 |
Districts will post which schools, grades have openings |
Nov. 22, 2020
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RESA will place a notice in local newspapers
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| Dec. 1, 2020 |
Application submission window opens
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| Dec. 15, 2020 |
Application due to St. Clair County RESA by 4 p.m.
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Jan. 7, 2021
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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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| Jan. 25, 2021 |
Capac & Memphis complete waiting list review
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| Feb. 11, 2021 |
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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