This blog was begun to follow the progression of School Choice in the Grand Rapids area, particularly as it pertains to families as they try to get the best possible education for their children. As the situation continues to change, it is obvious that people must advocate for what they want. There is now a charter high school, (yeah!) but we can't stop striving to create better education options for our kids.

Friday, March 16, 2007

Take Notice - 8th grade parents especially

If you have enrolled your child at Kentwood or any other school where you are not a resident in that district, you may be surprised to know about new "school of choice" red tape that our students are going to be put through. What does this mean for us? My child brought handouts home, that seem to say we may not be allowed to attend Kentwood as promised. You must file a "School of Choice" form with the school you want to go to, and then be released from your home district before your district of choice will "choose" your child. Ask Asst. Principal Dan Bartels if you need clarification about the process.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

I thought that this school of choice was a state law. My understanding was that after your child attended atleast 2 years of Charter that they could choise to enroll anywhere and that if there was room they could attend that school. What has changed?