Schools of Choice
In order to support the District’s goal of excellence and equity for all students, the granting of choice is balanced with the need to provide an equitable and appropriate enrollment in all of our schools.
Office of Instructional Services (248) 426-4692
Farmington STEAM Academy is not included in the Schools of Choice Program.
K-8 Schools of Choice applicants may participate in the Remote/Virtual Programming offered through Farmington Online Learning Programs.
**Farmington Online is not available at the high school level for Section 105 Oakland County applicants.
- Section 105 Limited Schools of Choice (Oakland County Residents)
- PA-227 Enrollment of Non-Resident Children of School District Employees
- Intra District Transfer
- Young 5s Kindergarten
Section 105 Limited Schools of Choice (Oakland County Residents)
2026-2027 Openings
Section 105 Schools of Choice (Oakland County ISD Residents.)
Students applying for Section 105 Schools of Choice MUST reside in Oakland County, and the parent/guardian MUST be the homeowner of the student's residence.
- 20 openings at each level in Kindergarten through 9th grade
- Limited Space at Forest and Longacre Elementary (K-2nd only)
- Farmington Online: Remote & Virtual Programming (K-8th only)
Application Dates 2026-2027
- January 26, 2026 - Application posted
- February 13, 2026 - Applications due by 11:59 pm
- March 6, 2026 - Placements announced
Important Information:
- No 3rd-party affidavits will be accepted
- School of Choice does not apply to Farmington STEAM Academy
- A separate SCHOOL OF CHOICE application is required for each school of choice consideration. An application is required for each student in a household.
- Enrollment using the pre-enrollment module is not a school of choice application, nor is it a guarantee of admission to the district. This process is required in addition to completing the schools of choice application.
- Oakland County and Clarenceville Public School residents may apply for enrollment in the Farmington Public School District.
- View the Section 105 School of Choice Program Flyer 2026-2027
Steps for Applying:
- Read the 2026-2027 Section 105 Limited School of Choice Parent Letter
- Complete the 2026-2027 Section 105 Schools of Choice Online Application - coming January 26
- Complete the Pre-Enrollment Module (This step must be completed as part of the application process.)
- Provide Proof of Oakland County Residency (you may upload documents to the pre-enrollment module in step 5.)
- Please review the information on this "Enroll in School" page before starting the online pre-enrollment process.
Questions? Feel free to email InstructionalServices@fpsk12.net
PA-227 Enrollment of Non-Resident Children of School District Employees
PA-227 Application
PA-227 allows our employees (“Employees” are defined as regular part-time or full-time personnel, excluding substitutes, non-faculty coaches, and contract services providers-EDUSTAFF) to apply for enrollment at a school within the District. *If you are interested in having your child(ren) attend a Farmington Public School, (with the exception of FSA), please review the guidelines below and fill out the application.
Contact Khristian Alexander with any questions or concerns: khristian.alexander@fpsk12.net
- PA-227 Guidelines
- PA-227 Employee Student Application 2025-2026
- PA-227 Employee Student Application 2026-2027
In addition to the PA-227 Application, all new students must have their pre-enrollment documents submitted. Please see below:
Enroll In School
On-Line Pre-Enrollment is available for NEW students to Farmington Public Schools for grades K - 12 and Visions Unlimited.
We are looking forward to having your child(ren) attend our wonderful district. Farmington Public Schools offers a well-rounded education to all of our students. Whether your child is a scholar, an artist, has a passion for technology, a musician, a non-English speaker, or an athlete, we have a program for your child. Our parents, staff, and community are partners in our students' educational success and hold the District to high standards for each and every student to achieve their personal best.
- This online process will allow parents to pre-enroll students and upload required documentation to a secure site.
- To learn more about remote and virtual program options, please visit www.farmington.k12.mi.us/fo
- Please review the information on this "Enroll in School" page before starting the online pre-enrollment process.
- The pre-enrollment link is https://mistar.oakland.k12.mi.us/farmington/PreEnrollment/.
- For any questions, please email admcentralenrollment@fpsk12.net
Intra District Transfer
FPS Internal Transfer Application Dates 2026-2027
- January 5, 2026 - Applications posted
- January 23, 2026 - Applications due
- February 13, 2026 - Placements announced
Internal Transfer: When a Farmington Public Schools family requests that their child attend a school other than their assigned district home school.
Farmington Public Schools will offer Internal Transfer applications for Grades K-12 for the 2026-2027 school year. In order to support the District’s goal of excellence and equity for all students, the granting of choice is balanced with the need to provide an equitable and appropriate enrollment in all our schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, the following schools will participate in School of Choice:
| Elementary | Middle |
High |
|---|---|---|
| Beechview | East |
Farmington High |
| Lanigan | Power |
North Farmington High |
| Wood Creek | Warner |
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| Kenbrook | Farmington Online |
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| Forest (K-2 only) |
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| Longacre (K-2 only) |
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| Farmington Online |
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Important Information
- NOTE: Farmington Central High School has a separate application process.
- Final placement will be determined based on 2026-2027 staffing levels/ratios and the number of applications received for each school/level.
- Only one transfer request may be submitted per student, per year. A complete application is required for each student.
- It is desirable that a student who transfers pursuant to the Internal Transfer program remains at the selected school for that educational level (i.e., grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12). However, upon request, an Internal Transfer student will be allowed to return to their home school at the end of the semester. Once returned to their home school, a student is ineligible to apply for Internal Transfer at that level again.
- Sibling preference in any school, applies only if one sibling is already in attendance within the school of choice. Thus, the preference is ONLY in effect when siblings will be attending the same school concurrently, and only if requested schools are open to Intra-District Transfer.
Kindergarten Age Requirements
For the 2026-2027 school year, a child who resides in the school district may enroll in Kindergarten if the child is at least five years of age on September 1, 2026.
Exceptions Provided for Enrollment Age: If a child residing in the school district is not five years of age on the enrollment eligibility date listed above but will be five years of age not later than December 1 of a school year, the parent or legal guardian of that child may enroll the child in Kindergarten for that school year. The parent or legal guardian must notify the school district in writing before the beginning of the school year that he or she intends to enroll the child in Kindergarten. You may upload your letter to the student document section of the pre-enrollment online form, or email admcentralenrollment@fpsk12.net.
Transportation
Transportation is not provided for internal transfer students at this time. All students must be able to get to and from their schools of choice without the aid of the district.
Online Application Process:
- 2026-2027 In-District Transfer Parent Letter
- Elementary Applications (K-5)
- Middle School Applications (6-8)
- 9th Grade High School Application
More Information:
- In addition to the Internal Transfer Application, pre-enrollment is required for new students to the district.
- Online Pre-Enrollment is available for NEW students to Farmington Public Schools for grades K - 12 and Visions Unlimited.
- Please review the information on this "Enroll in School" page before starting the online pre-enrollment process.
- The pre-enrollment link is https://mistar.oakland.k12.mi.us/farmington/PreEnrollment/.
Young 5s Kindergarten
Farmington Public Schools Young 5s | 2026-27
This free full-day program may be a great option for families with Kindergarten-eligible students (turning 5 by December 1, 2026) who were born between June 1 - December 1, 2021, looking for an option that provides extra time for their child to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
Young 5s provides an additional choice for families in addition to our excellent Kindergarten experience at our elementary schools. The schools that host the Young 5s program will be determined based on space, as well as interest in this program for a particular elementary building. Transportation is provided for the Young 5s program if the student is attending the program in their home elementary school.
If your child attends the Young 5s program in a school different from their home school, parents will be responsible for transporting their child to/from school.
If you feel that this might be a good fit for your child, please complete this form to provide additional information regarding your interest in your child participating in the Young 5s experience. After you fill out the form, you will be contacted with more information about the program. Please continue to enroll your child in Kindergarten in your home school.
Profile of a Young 5s Student at FPS
Curiosity & Exploration
- Naturally curious - they love to explore their environment
- Engaged with hands-on activities and sensory play
- Confident with new settings
- Asking questions to spark wonder
Social & Emotional Development
- Learning to share and take turns
- Expressing feelings with words
- Developing friendships with peers
- Able to self-soothe
- Practicing self-control and getting along with others
- Demonstrating self-confidence
- Engaging in social and academic conversations
Language & Communication
- Expanding vocabulary through stories and songs
- Follow simple 2-3 step directions
- Engaging in simple conversations
- Learning to listen and follow directions
- Using words to express needs and wants
- Enjoying pretend play and storytelling
Physical Development
- Improving fine motor skills (drawing, cutting)
- Developing gross motor skills (running, jumping)
- Learning to dress themselves
- Practicing personal hygiene (hand washing) and potty trained
- Participating in active play and movement activities
- Learning personal responsibilities - cleaning up after oneself
Early Learning Skills
- Recognizing shapes and colors
- Counting and understanding basic numbers
- Singing the alphabet and identifying some letters
- Drawing to express ideas
- Showing interest in books and “reading” pictures
- Practicing skills - what a learner looks like and sounds like in various school settings
- Demonstrates a span of attention that is equal to the length of a children's book
What People Are Saying About FPS Young 5s
From Our Parents
I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for the Young Fives program and its lasting impact on my son. Having a later birthday and being an only child, we felt it was important to give him the extra time to develop emotionally, and I can confidently say that decision was priceless. When we initially enrolled him, I was the parent who thought, “My child is smart, he’ll excel”—after all, that’s what daycare had always told us. However, I quickly learned that being smart and thriving in a classroom setting are two different things. I was nervous yet hopeful, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. —WT
From Our Students
It felt really good to be a Y5 because we did fun things. And I wanted to go to school just like my sister. I didn’t know all the words, but now I know them and that is why I am really good at my work. —BP
I liked being a Y5. I like to be at school and I like to do all those fun things with my teacher. My teacher taught me how to be a kindergartner. —JJ
From Our Teachers
A Young 5 student came in with a strong foundation and has taken off quickly in Kindergarten. She is a leader in my
classroom, and her confidence shows through in whole group and independent work time. The routines and expectations and “how to do school” are much stronger because she was in Y5 last year. —AF
As both a kindergarten teacher and a mother of a child who attended Young Fives, I’ve had the unique opportunity to see its benefits up close. In the classroom, I notice a clear difference in students who come from Young Fives. These children enter kindergarten familiar with the routines, structure, and expectations of school life, which gives them a big head start. They arrive socially and emotionally ready, able to manage group interactions, follow instructions, and handle challenges with more resilience. Academically, they often begin the year with a strong foundation that helps them engage more confidently and independently. —AJ
Young 5s Informational Meeting for Parents & Guardians
January 22, 2026 | Hillside Elementary
36801 W. 11 Mile Rd | 6:00 pm-6:45 pm
RSVP (248) 489-3773
Come meet our current Young 5s teachers and families, ask questions, and learn more about this optional FREE program designed specifically for our youngest learners. Applications for this program will be accepted starting February 1st and spaces will fill up! Students must turn 5 between June 1 and Dec 1, 2021, to participate in the Young
5s program.
This event is held at Hillside Elementary, but is for all prospective Young 5s parents and guardians. Young 5s is offered at specific elementary buildings.
Schools of Choice FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Farmington Public School District an open-enrollment district?
No. The only exception would be those students participating in Section 105 Limited Schools of Choice. (See below #3) - Can a student pay tuition to attend Farmington Public Schools?
No. There are only two exceptions. One is for a student who is moving into the District within the semester of enrollment with a signed purchase agreement. The second applies to a student who has completed his or her junior year as a resident. The student may pay tuition to attend as a senior and graduate from the District. (See board procedure # 5118P) - What are the Farmington Public School of Choice options?
a) Intra-District Transfer is for residents of the Farmington Public School District only. Proof of residency is required.
b) Section 105 is a Limited Schools of Choice option for non-residents that fall under the auspices of the Oakland County ISD. Proof of residency is required.
All Schools of Choice options are determined by the Board of Education on an annual basis. - When is the application period?
The application period for Intra-District Transfer and Section 105 Limited Schools of Choice usually occurs in January and February each year. Please continue to check our website for updated information and deadlines. - How do I apply?
Applications are available online on the website www.farmington.k12.mi.us. They must be completed online and must be submitted by the deadline noted on the application. - What factors determine approval?
Placements are determined on an annual basis and based upon current building enrollment, projected enrollment, budget constraints, staffing allocations and number of requests. If requests exceed openings, a lottery will be held. - Is placement on a first come, first serve basis?
No. All applications are accepted until the deadline and all have an equal chance of placement based on the above criteria. If the number of applications received exceeds the number of openings, a lottery will be held. - Is Schools of Choice available at all levels?
Annually, the District assesses current and projected building enrollment along with budget constraints and staffing allocations to determine if a building or grade level will be open or closed to all incoming Schools of Choice students, including siblings of students already in attendance. - Is there sibling preference?
For Intra-District Transfer, sibling preference exists ONLY if two siblings are in attendance at the same school at the same time and the building is open as an Intra-District Transfer option. If there are more sibling requests than space permits, a lottery will be held. For Section 105 Limited Schools of Choice, sibling preference exists if two siblings are in attendance in the District at the same time and a building is open as a Section 105 Limited Schools of Choice option. If there are more sibling requests than space permits, a lottery will be held. - What is the order of placement?
Intra-District Transfer applicants are placed first, followed by enrollment of District employees’ non-resident children via PA 227. Section 105 Limited Schools of Choice students are placed last, when that particular choice option is opened by the Board. - Will my child receive transportation?
Transportation is not provided for Schools of Choice students. - Will Schools of Choice guarantee my child's path through all subsequent levels? For Internal Transfer families, after completion of any given level (i.e., elementary or middle), you must apply for the next level. Incoming PA 227 District Employees’ children and Section 105 Limited Schools of Choice students will be assigned the school feeder path(s) per level of enrollment. Where more than one path exists, the administrative office responsible for PA 227 and Section 105 will determine the path based upon current building enrollment, projected enrollment, budget constraints, and staffing.
- What if my child wants to go back to his/her home school? (Internal Transfers only)
It is desirable that a student who transfers pursuant to the Schools of Choice program remain at the selected school for that educational level (i.e., elementary, middle, or high). However, upon request, a Schools of Choice student will be allowed to return to their home school (at the beginning of the next school year). Once returned to their home school, a student is ineligible to apply for Schools of Choice at that level again. - If I am participating in the Section 105 Limited Schools of Choice option, and I move out of Oakland County, can my child continue to attend Farmington Public Schools?
Yes. Your child may remain enrolled through graduation from high school. - If I was a resident of the Farmington Public School District, but I move out of the District, could I participate in Schools of Choice?
If the following criteria are met, you may participate in Section 105 Limited Schools of Choice during the two-week application period.
a) You have moved within the Oakland County ISD.
b) The District has opened Section 105 Limited Schools of Choice in the building and/or grade level you require for the following year.