Enrollment Requirements and Information

  • Enrollment is a two-step process.
    New families please complete the online enrollment as indicated below. The enrollment team will finalize the enrollment process in person with each individual family.

    Please note, students cannot start school until all required steps of the enrollment process have been completed. Parents/guardians enrolling the student(s) must have their name on both the residency documents and birth certificate.

    Registration for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year is OPEN.

    STEP I:
    Complete the BPS PowerSchool Enrollment process.

      Enroll 2

    STEP II:

    Check your email (We will use the email provided in your application) for communication from the enrollment team about your application status. Allow one to two weeks for enrollment completion. 

    *Note* First day of school is August 28th. Once you have uploaded your documents, please allow time for the documents to be reviewed by our team before your child is completely enrolled. To ensure your child(ren)'s timely completion of enrollment, please check your email regularly for missing or incomplete document updates. 

    Email the Enrollment Department at Enrollment@birmingham.k12.mi.us if you have any questions or concerns. 


    Enrollment appointments take place at the BPS Education & Administration Center located at 31301 Evergreen Rd., Beverly Hills, 48025.

    Helpful Online Enrollment Tips:

Proof of Parentage

  • All parents/guardians will need to upload the following documents: 

    Proof of parentage documentation needed for ALL incoming students:

    • An official, state-issued birth certificate.
      • Must have an official translation, if not in English.
    • State or government-issued photo ID for both parents, if two are listed on the birth certificate.
      • The parent/guardian enrolling the child must be listed on the birth certificate.
    • Custody/divorce documents or notarized parent-release letter if the second parent on the birth certificate does not live with the child.
      • Must have an official translation if not in English.
    • Legal guardianship or foster care placement plan/letter where applicable.

    If you have any questions, please email Enrollment@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Proof of Residency

      Homeowner

      • If you are a HOMEOWNER, you will need the following documents:

        • Officially recorded deed (with Liber Number in the top right corner).  You may go to https://www.oakgov.com/clerkrod/property-and-land/Pages/property-records.aspx to request a copy of your deed. (Please do NOT provide the mortgage, we cannot use it)
        • Most Recent Homestead Property tax Exemption with 100% Primary Residency Exemption (P.R.E.)
        • 2 different and most current utility bills
        • Car insurance
        • Government photo ID for both parents if two are listed on the birth certificate
        • Immunization records for all new students plus vision screenings for incoming Kindergarten students and all signed permissions should be sent directly to the school office

        If you have any questions, please email Enrollment@birmingham.k12.mi.us

      Lease your home

      • If you LEASE your home, you will need the following documents:

        • Lease signed by both parties. The parent who is on both the lease and birth certificate must be present to enroll the child.
        • Statement of Landlord, completed and signed - Statement of Landlord found here
        • 2 different and most current utility bills
        • Car insurance
        • Government photo ID for both parents, if two are listed on the birth certificate
        • Immunization records for all new students plus vision screenings for incoming Kindergarten students and all signed permissions should be sent directly to the school office

        If you have any questions, please email Enrollment@birmingham.k12.mi.us

      Living With a BPS Resident

      • PLEASE NOTE: BPS Resident and Parent must come together.
        If you are LIVING WITH a resident of BPS, you will need the following documents:

        Items required from the BPS RESIDENT:

        • If the resident is a HOMEOWNER:
          • Officially recorded deed (with Liber Number in the top right corner). You may go to https://www.oakgov.com/clerkrod/property-and-land/Pages/property-records.aspx to request a copy of your deed. (Please do NOT provide the mortgage, we cannot use it)
          • Homestead property taxes with 100% Primary Residency Exemption (P.R.E.)
          • 2 different and current utility bills
          • Car insurance
          • Government photo ID for both parents if two are listed on the birth certificate
        • If the resident is RENTER:
          • Lease signed by both parties. The parent who is on both the lease and birth certificate must be present to enroll the child.
          • Statement of Landlord, completed and signed - Statement of Landlord
          • 2 different and current utility bills
          • Car insurance
          • Government photo ID for both parents, if two are listed on the birth certificate

        Items required from the PARENT:

        • 3 valid pieces of mail with address and name, i.e. hospital or doctor bills, pay stubs, cell phone
        • Car insurance
        • Government photo ID for both parents, if two are listed on the birth certificate
        • Original Birth Certificate, with official translation if not in English
        • Custody/divorce documents if applicable or notarized parent release letter if second parent does not live in the same household. With official translation if not in English.
        • Legal Guardianship or Foster Care placement plan/letter where applicable
        • Immunization records for all new students plus vision screenings for incoming Kindergarten students and all signed permissions should be sent directly to the school office

        If you have any questions, please email Enrollment@birmingham.k12.mi.us

      Guardianship & Fostercare

      • GUARDIANSHIP

        • Residency: Refer to Homeowner, Lease or Living With as appropriate.
        • Parentage:
          • Original Birth Certificate, with official translation if not in English
          • Original legal document
          • Government photo ID
          • Immunization records for all new students plus vision screenings for incoming Kindergarten students and all signed permissions should be sent directly to the school office

        FOSTER CARE

        • Residency: Refer to Homeowner, Lease or Living With as appropriate.
          • Original Foster Care Placement letter from case worker (must have name of foster care family)
          • Original Birth Certificate with official translation if not in English. If it is not available, please let us know.
          • Immunization records for all new students plus vision screenings for incoming Kindergarten students and all signed permissions should be sent directly to the school office

        If you have any questions, please email Enrollment@birmingham.k12.mi.us