Welcome to Central Enrollment!

Are you looking to enroll your child in Transitional Kindergarten or Kindergarten? Contact our elementary building principal for more information or to tour the building.

Clawson Elementary:

Bianca Sines (248) 655-4914

For information or questions regarding the enrollment process contact: 

Jill LaPine, Central Enrollment Secretary
248-655-4417
jill.lapine@clawsonschools.org 

Are you wondering if your child is ready for Kindergarten?  Click on these links to find out:

What is Transitional Kindergarten?

Kindergarten Curriculum Brochure

2025-2026 Transitional Kindergarten / Kindergarten Placement

• Students turning 5 years old after June 1, 2025, may enroll in Transitional Kindergarten or Kindergarten.
• Students turning 5 years old before June 1, 2025, will be enrolled in Kindergarten.

A child must be five (5) years of age on or before September 1st to be eligible to attend Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten.

If a child is not five (5) years of age by the September 1, 2025 enrollment eligibility date but will be five (5) years of age no later than December 1, 2025 the parent or legal guardian of that child may enroll the child in transitional kindergarten or kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year if the parent or legal guardian notifies the school district in writing that they intend to enroll the child. A school district that receives this written notification may recommend to the parent or legal guardian of a child described in this subsection that the child is not ready to enroll in transitional kindergarten or kindergarten due to the child's age or other factors. However, regardless of this recommendation, the parent or legal guardian retains the sole discretion to determine whether or not to enroll the child under this subsection). Notification forms are available within the pre-enrollment process.

Transitional Kindergarten - 12th Grade

Follow the steps below to begin the enrollment process.

STEP 1: 

Gather the required enrollment documents that you must provide to complete your child's enrollment. Scan (most cell phones can scan/take a picture and save documents) and save the required documents to your computer. The documents will be uploaded during the online pre-enrollment process.

required enrollment documents

STEP 2: 
Access the online forms found on the Clawson Pre-Enrollment page by clicking this link.
Clawson Pre-Enrollment Page

STEP 3:
Scroll down to the bottom of the Clawson Pre-Enrollment page. Click on Start a New Pre-Enrollment. Complete each step and click the Submit Pre-Enrollment to Clawson Schools button on Step 6. Step 6 turns from red to yellow when complete.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact:

Jill LaPine, Enrollment Secretary
(248) 655-4417
jill.lapine@clawsonschools.org

We are pleased that you are interested in having your child attend Clawson Public Schools. We believe the District offers an excellent, comprehensive educational program for its students. The following information will further explain and provide the procedure for considering your child for acceptance into our Schools of Choice program.

2025-2026 School of Choice Program for Transitional Kindergarten through 10th grade.

Clawson Public Schools will consider School of Choice applications for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten from Monday, February 3, 2025, to Friday, August 22, 2025, and 1st - 10th grades from Tuesday, April 22, 2025, to Friday, August 22, 2025.  Unlimited openings are available.

Families must reside in an Oakland County School District to apply.

Information, Criteria, and Application Procedures:

Below is the information and criteria for the Clawson Public Schools Schools of Choice Program. Please read this material carefully before applying:

• Students must reside in the Oakland County Intermediate School District.
• If a student receives special education services, an Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.) and MET must accompany the application for Schools of Choice.
• Falsification of the requested information may disqualify a student from being considered for admission or may result in removal from Clawson Public Schools if enrolled under false information.
• Students who have been expelled at any time from any school district or convicted of a felony will not be considered for admission.
• Students who have been suspended during the past two years may be refused admission. Special consideration will be determined by the Superintendent of Schools and the Building Principal, depending on the severity of the issue(s).
• Clawson Public Schools is not responsible for providing transportation for Section 105, Schools of Choice Students.
• Clawson Public Schools will comply with the requirements of Senate Bill 851, 1996 Public Act 300, Section 105/105c (Schools of Choice).

Application Procedure

All enrollments will be done online, including uploading the required documents during the pre-enrollment process.

Follow the steps below to have your child considered for acceptance into our Schools of Choice program.

STEP 1: 
Gather the required enrollment documents that you must provide to complete your child's enrollment. Scan (most cell phones can scan/take a picture and save documents)and save the required documents to your computer. The documents will be uploaded during the online pre-enrollment process.

required enrollment documents

STEP 2: 
Access the online forms found on the Clawson Pre-Enrollment page by clicking this link.
Clawson Pre-Enrollment Page 
STEP 3:
Complete the online Schools of Choice Application by clicking the link located at
the top of the Clawson Pre-Enrollment page.

STEP 4: 
Scroll down to the bottom of the Clawson Pre-Enrollment page and click on Start a New Pre-Enrollment. Complete each step and click submit when done.

STEP 5: 
Parents will be contacted by Jill LaPine when the Schools of Choice Application is approved or denied.

Questions?

If you have any questions or need help, please contact 

Jill LaPine, Enrollment Secretary
(248) 655-4417
jill.lapine@clawsonschools.org

Begin the application and enrollment process