Whether it’s time to register a child for preschool or planning a move to a new district, registering a child for school shouldn’t be a hassle.
Royal Oak Schools offer many different school options for families looking to register their child. With this guide, we’ll help make the process easier with quick steps to identify how to register your child at Royal Oak Schools.
What to know about Royal Oak Schools
Royal Oak Schools is located in Royal Oak, Michigan. The district serves roughly 4,981 students and is made up of one high school, one middle school and six elementary schools, plus a community education center.
- Key features: Royal Oak Schools offer students the chance to participate in award-winning clubs, athletics and performing arts. The high school offers dual enrollment options as well as CTE programming. The average class size in grades K-3 is 14:1 and the 4-year graduation rate is about 92 percent.
- Contact information: Visit royaloakschools.org or call 248-435-8400.
How to register your child at Royal Oak Schools
To register a child at Royal Oak Schools, parents should begin the process through the parent portal. All enrollment is done online, except in special circumstances which require an in-person appointment.
Preschool enrollment at Addams Early Childhood Center begins at the building level. Parents should reach out of the center before beginning the district enrollment process for preschoolers. The center offers multiple preschool programs, like full day preschool for 3 year olds and five Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) classrooms for 4 year olds.
Necessary documents for registering at Royal Oak Schools
Parents interested in registering their child at Royal Oak Schools will need to provide the following documents. A printable list of required documents can be found on the Royal Oak Schools enrollment page.
- Proof of residence – there are different required documents for renters, homeowners and those living with family.
- Birth certificate
- Guardian’s driver’s license
- Immunization records – more information is available from Oakland County’s immunization mandates.
- Transcript of final grades (for grades 9-12) or previous report cards (grades K-8)
- Special education documents, like an IEP
- Legal guardianship documentation and custody documents (if applicable)
Check important enrollment dates
Royal Oak Schools lists the most important open enrollment dates for parents as the dates listed below:
- January 30, 2025 – Kindergarten information night at your local elementary school.
- February 3, 2025 – Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year begins.
Contact your district
Unsure about how to register your student at Royal Oak Schools? You can call the district’s enrollment office at 248-435-8400, ext. 1260.
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