ISD offers School of Choice program

KINGSFORD — In an effort to provide a quality education for all students, the Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District, in cooperation with its constituent districts, will again offer a Schools of Choice program.

This educational option is available to public school students in Dickinson and Iron counties. The six public school districts in the area are participating in a cross-district Schools of Choice Program. Additionally, certain districts in the area will be participating in Schools of Choice for non-resident students residing outside the Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District in contiguous school districts in Michigan. 

The participating districts are Breitung Township, Forest Park, Iron Mountain, North Dickinson, Norway-Vulcan and West Iron County. Each of these districts will accept applications in grades kindergarten through the 12th grade. However, the number of transfers allowed under the program will be determined by available space in each district by grade level. 

Districts will post the grades, and special programs for which applications for enrollment will be accepted. It is required that the student and his/her parent or guardians meet with the district superintendent or designee of the School of Choice to determine class availability prior to submitting a Schools of Choice application. All participants in the program are expected to attend their School of Choice for the entire school year. Transportation will be the responsibility of the parent. 

Applications, along with a brochure designed to help parents learn about the program, can be obtained at any of the participating districts by the district’s website. The brochure explains the guidelines for the programs and the policies relating to transfers, curriculum, graduation, promotion, and transportation. For athletic eligibility and participation in school sports, contact the specific school district(s) for further information. 

Acceptance of application and enrollment of pupils for Breitung Township, Forest Park, Iron Mountain, Norway-Vulcan, North Dickinson and West Iron may be accepted until the end of the first week of school (Friday, Aug. 27). Parents will be notified of acceptance into the program of their preference by the district of choice.

 
Any students who enroll after the open enrollment period must complete the residency release form and be released by their resident district. If the district is limited and has filled all their spots, the district may not accept new SOC pupils until the second semester/trimester. 

For further information, contact the local superintendent or the DIISD at 906-779-2690.