Farmington Public Schools accepts Schools of Choice applications

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Public Schools will accept Section 105 Schools of Choice applications Jan. 29-Feb. 16 for the 2024-2025 school term, according to a press release.

Applications will be open for kindergarten through ninth grade. Applications for Farmington Online, the district’s remote and virtual programs, will be open for kindergarten through eighth grade.

“Farmington Public Schools is offering Oakland County students a chance to experience a wide variety of learning opportunities, both in the classroom and online, in a diverse community,” the release states.

Online applications will be available beginning Jan. 29 at farmington.k12.mi.us.

Applications for Section 105 Schools of Choice for the 2024-2025 school term must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Feb. 16, according to the release.

The release also states that if the number of applications received for a given school/level exceeds the number of available openings, a private lottery will be held, with families being notified of placements starting Feb. 29.

“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,” the release states. “Final placement will be determined based on current enrollment, projected enrollment, 2024-2025 staffing levels/ratios, and the number of applications received for each school/level.”

For more information, visit Farmington.k12.mi.us/section105-soc, call (248) 426-4692, or send an email to instructionalservices@fpsk12.net.