COUNTYWIDE AND CONTIGUOUS

Schools of Choice

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 a 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.

 

SOC booklet cover

Schools of Choice booklet

This publication 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 in the booklet.

PDF DocumentSchools of Choice booklet

 

Schools of Choice application

The Schools of Choice application for the 2013-14 1st semester will be available July 10, 2013.

 


 

2013-2014 Schools of Choice dates

For 1st semester starting Tuesday, Sept. 3

  • Friday, June 28: Districts to post which schools, grades have openings for Schools of Choice
  • Wednesday, July 10: Applications available
  • Friday, July 5: RESA will place a notice in local newspapers
  • Thursday, July 25: Applications due to RESA by 4 p.m. 
  • Friday, Aug 9: Review process completed by districts and parent notification letters mailed
  • Friday, Sept. 6: Completion of waiting list review

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.

District Schools of Choice coordinators

Algonac Community Schools

Al Latosz 

(810) 794-9364 

 

Capac Community Schools

Janet Sonner 

(810) 395-3705 

 

East China School District 

Donna Wininger 

(810) 676-1031 

 

Marysville Public Schools 

Julie Bixler 

(810) 364-7731, ext. 6007

 

Memphis Community Schools 

Nancy Powser 

(810) 392-2151 

 

Port Huron Area School District   

Ed Breslin

(810) 984-3101, ext. 4016

 

Yale Public Schools

Nancy Maplethorpe 

(810) 387-3231, ext. 263  

 

St. Clair County RESA 

Sandy Vince 

(810) 364-8990