Waverly Community Schools Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)

Waverly is proud to offer six tuition free GSRP PreK classrooms for 4 year olds during the 2023-2024 school year.

Each classroom will utilize certified teachers and an assistant in each classroom, an overall teacher/student ratio of 1 to 8 for our program. Play is the primary vehicle for a child's development in the social/emotional, intellectual, language and literary, creative, physical and health areas of development. Each day children will have opportunities to play and learn. Our GSRP will focus on small and large motor development, music and movement, language and literacy (including pre-reading skills), social/emotional learning, and whole group and small group instruction. Connect4Learning has research-based and classroom-tested foundations in literacy, science, social-emotional, and mathematics learning. Each subject is addressed meaningfully and comprehensively with each child.

For more information on the GSRP program, click this PDF file.

To apply for the 2023-2024 school year, the child must:

• Have a birth date between 09/02/2018 and 09/01/2019. If seats remain, birth dates between 09/02/2019 and 12/01/2019 will be considered after 09/01/2023.
• Be a resident of Waverly Community Schools - (Non-resident children may be considered for enrollment after 08/25/2023)

Every child must have a GSRP application completed, click here to complete the application. Once you have completed the GSRP application and the Ingham ISD processes the application, a district registrar will contact you regarding the next steps in the enrollment process.

Enrollment Documents

During the enrollment process, we are required to collect the following documents

• Birth Certificate - An original certified Birth Certificate can be obtained through the following ways:
  • Order Online at www.vitalcheck.com
  • Go to the courthouse of the county where the child was born
  • Contact the State of Michigan Vital records at 517-335-8656
• Official Immunization Records
  • State law prohibits a child from attending a new school without proof of immunizations or waiver. Visit this link for more information. 
• Child Health Appraisal - click here for form. 

• Proof of Residency - one of the following:
  • Current Lease Agreement or Mortgage Document
  • Current Utility Bill with service address listed (entire document)
• Verification of Income
  • Including - most recent check stub, W2 tax document, most recent Tax Return
• Valid Parent/Legal Guardian Identification
  • Driver's License, State ID, or passport.
• Proof of Custody (when applicable)
  • You must have court issued papers showing that you have legal physical custody of the student who you are enrolling. 

Enrollment items can be returned via:

• Email (preferred, snap a picture of your documents and send) - enrollment@waverlyk12.net
• Secure Dropbox - 515 Snow Road, Lansing, MI. 48917
• Fax - 517-321-8577 - Attention: Registrar

Questions or concerns can be emailed to: enrollment@waverlyk12.net

 

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Waverly Community Schools 3 Year-Old Tuition Preschool

Our 3-Year-Old Tuition Preschool program is designed for young children as an introduction to the school setting. We offer full day sessions, 4 days per week. Preschool classrooms focus on child-directed free choice play, gross motor activities, sensory learning, songs, finger plays, art, and introducing letters and sounds. Students learn very early literacy and math concepts, as well as a focus on social and emotional skills. Teachers in the Preschool program are trained in Early Childhood Education.

Time and Tuition: 

• Full Day - $600.00/Monthly
  • Mon-Thurs 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

$100 registration fee is due at sign-up with equal monthly payments starting September 1.

To enroll for the 2023/2024 school year, children must be at least 3 years old by September 1st of the current school year and toilet trained.

Enrollment Documents

During the enrollment process, we are required to collect the following documents

• Birth Certificate - An original certified Birth Certificate can be obtained through the following ways:
  • Order Online at www.vitalcheck.com
  • Go to the courthouse of the county where the child was born
  • Contact the State of Michigan Vital records at 517-335-8656
• Official Immunization Records
  • State law prohibits a child from attending a new school without proof of immunizations or waiver. Visit this link for more information. 
• Child Health Appraisal - click here for form. 

• Proof of Residency - one of the following:
  • Current Lease Agreement or Mortgage Document
  • Current Utility Bill with service address listed (entire document)
• Valid Parent/Legal Guardian Identification and Social Security Card 
  • Driver's License, State ID, or passport.
• Proof of Custody (when applicable)
  • You must have court issued papers showing that you have legal physical custody of the student who you are enrolling.
• $100 Registration Fee
  • Money Order or Cashier's Check only.

Enrollment items can be returned at a preschool enrollment appointment:

• Call for appointment:
  • Katrina Hines - 517-319-3032
  • Deb Hoxie - 517-319-3021

To start the online enrollment process for tuition preschool, click here.

Questions or concerns can be emailed to: enrollment@waverlyk12.net

Any new RESIDENT students wanting to enroll and attend Waverly Community Schools for the 2023-2024 school year are encouraged to complete our online registration as soon as possible.

This is for RESIDENT students only, a parent or guardian must reside inside of Waverly boundaries.

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Required Documents for RESIDENT Enrollment

Once you have clicked the "submit" button, you will have seven (7) business days to return the required documents. If they are not received, your registration will be discarded within the system and you will need to complete a new registration at a later date. Your student's enrollment will not be complete until you return the following items:

• Birth Certificate - An original certified Birth Certificate can be obtained through the following ways:
  • Order Online at www.vitalcheck.com
  • Go to the courthouse of the county where the child was born
  • Contact the State of Michigan Vital records at 517-335-8656
• Official Immunization Records
  • State law prohibits a child from attending a new school without proof of immunizations or waiver. Visit this link for more information. 
• Proof of Residency - one of the following:
  • Current Lease Agreement or Mortgage Document
  • Current Utility Bill with service address listed (entire document)
• Valid Parent/Legal Guardian Identification
  • Driver's License, State ID, or passport.
• Proof of Custody (when applicable)
  • You must have court issued papers showing that you have legal physical custody of the student who you are enrolling. 
• Transcripts or Progress Report (Grades 7-12 only)
  • High School students (grades 9-12) will need a copy of their Transcript.
  • Middle school students (grades 7-8) will need a copy of their transcript or progress report if available.

Other items that may be helpful are:

• Special Education records (IEP's, REED's, MET's, etc.)
• Section 504 Plans
• Health Action Plans - If your student has health related items that the school should be aware of, visit our Health Information web page here for appropriate forms needed.  Contact our school nurse, Sue Ruegsegger at 517-319-3020 or sruegsegger@waverlyk12.net with any questions or concerns regarding your student health plans.

Enrollment items can be returned via:

• Email (preferred, snap a picture of your documents and send) - enrollment@waverlyk12.net
• Secure Dropbox - 515 Snow Road, Lansing, MI. 48917
• Fax - 517-321-8577 - Attention: Registrar

Questions or concerns can be emailed to: enrollment@waverlyk12.net

 

Click Here to access the New Student Registration Form for the 2023-24 School Year. 

 

 

Schools of Choice Window for the 2023-2024 School Year - NOW CLOSED!

Waverly Community Schools will be participating in the state’s Limited School of Choice program (Sections 105 and 105c) for the 2023-2024 school year.

SOC Availability:

• Kindergarten - 30 seats
• 1st Grade - 5
• 2nd Grade - 15
• 3rd Grade - 15
• 4th Grade - 15
• 5th Grade - 1
• 6th Grade - 1
• 7th Grade - 1
• 8th Grade - 1
• 9th Grade - 5
• 10th Grade - 5
• 11th Grade - 5
• 12th Grade - 5

Schools of Choice Application Process for the 2023-2024 School Year

SOC Applications are completed electronically and a link will be available on this page during the application window.

May 15, 2023 - Schools of Choice Application Window Opens

• SOC Applications will not be available before this date.

June 14, 2023 - Schools of Choice Application Window Closes

• Applications not submitted or missing proof of residency will be discarded.

June 29, 2023 - Schools of Choice Lottery (if needed)

• If more applications are received than seats available, a lottery will be held.
• Applicants will be notified of Accepted SOC Applications via email after the lottery.
• Applications not placed in a SOC seat during the lottery will be added to a waitlist.

June 29, 2023 - August 18, 2023 - Accepted SOC Enrollment Window

• If Accepted as a SOC student, the family will need to enroll online with all of the required documents before the end of the enrollment window. More information, including link to enroll, will be included in the notification email.
• Failure to enroll within this window will result in loss of SOC seat.

August 21, 2023 - August 25, 2023 - Waitlist Enrollments

• Families on the waitlist will be notified by email, letter, or phone if a SOC seat opens.
• Online enrollment with all required documents will need to be completed before August 25, 2023. Failure to do so will result in loss of the SOC seat. 

Questions pertaining to SOC seat availability, application process, or general questions, email: studentservices@waverlyk12.net 

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Frequently Asked Questions - Schools of Choice

 

Question: I don't live in the Waverly Community Schools School District, how can I enroll my student into the WCS district?

Answer: State law governs the Schools of Choice process. School districts have the option of participating in Schools of Choice on an annual basis. Districts may advertise available slots and accept applications only at specific times. The Waverly Board of Education makes decisions about the districts participation in Schools of Choice in the spring for the next school year. At that time, the availability of seats at specific grade levels will be identified and published. 

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Question: When is the SOC application period?

Answer: The application period can be between 15-30 calendar days. The SOC application period will be announced each year after the Board of Education makes the decision regarding the district's participation.

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Question: Where may I obtain an application?

Answer: There will be a online application available during the SOC application period. 

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Question: I have multiple students, do I need to complete a SOC application for each of them?

Answer: Yes, each student would need to have a completed SOC application. 

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Question: If my student is accepted, will I need to reapply each year?

Answer: Once a student is accepted under Schools of Choice provisions, their enrollment is through graduation as long as enrollment is continuous. If a student withdraws from Waverly Schools, they will forfeit their slot and must reapply during the next application period. 

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Question: Are siblings guaranteed enrollment in future years?

Answer: Siblings are not guaranteed enrollment in future years, however, they are given preference for available advertised slots over any other new applicants providing the district participates in the Schools of Choice process in the year of application. 

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Question: How are applications chosen to enroll in Waverly Community Schools?

Answer: The application asks very basic information (name, grade, address, district of residence, sibling information, whether there have been suspensions or expulsions, etc).  For grade levels where the number of applications received is less than the number of advertised slots, all applicants will be accepted (except as provided by law regarding suspensions or expulsions).  For grade levels that more applications are received than advertised slots, the law requires that districts accept students on a lottery basis (except as provided by law regarding suspensions or expulsions). Siblings of current Schools of Choice students receive preference to available slots over new applicants. Waverly Community Schools has a limited number of openings in each grade level. The number of spots available changes each year and is based on class size limits.

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Question: Who provides transportation for my student?

Answer: Transportation to and from our district will be the responsibility of the parent.  Children must arrive in time to begin instructional activities at the start of the school day and must be picked up or have arranged childcare once the school day has ended.

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Question: How do I know if I live within the Schools of Choice boundaries?

Answer: School districts within Ingham County are within the Schools of Choice boundaries for Waverly Community Schools as well as districts located in intermediate school districts that are contiguous to Ingham Intermediate School District (Clinton, Eaton, Jackson, Livingston, Shiawassee and Washtenaw).

Questions pertaining to SOC seat availability, application process, or general questions, email: studentservices@waverlyk12.net

Non-Resident State Aid Release (SAR) Application

State Aid Release (SAR) Applications are for students who attended Waverly Community Schools during the previous school year and moved outside of the Waverly boundaries but would like to continue enrollment for the upcoming year. We can also accept SAR's for new, non-resident Kindergarten students. SAR's are only available for one (1) school year and must be completed annually.

SAR Applications require one proof of residency shown below:

• Current Lease Agreement or Mortgage Document
• Current Utility Bill with service address listed

**Please include the entire residency document, not just a small portion. You may block out any financial information if you desire**

Completed SAR Applications with one proof of residency can be returned via:

• Email to: studentservices@waverlyk12.net
• Fax to: 517-321-8577 Attn: State Aid Release Application
• Secure drop box located at: Waverly Administration Center, 515 Snow Rd, Lansing, MI. 48917

Completed SAR Applications will be sent to your resident district for approval. You will be notified of the outcome of your student's SAR Application.

2023-2024 State Aid Release Application - CLICK HERE

Updating your student's residency with our registrars is important to receive documents from your student's school and is required in accordance with state law. If you move during the school year, we will need one of the below items to verify your residency:

• Current Utility Bill (showing the service address)
• Current Lease Agreement or Mortgage Document

These items can be returned to our Administrative Offices by:

• Email - enrollment@waverlyk12.net
• Secure Dropbox - 515 Snow Road, Lansing, MI. 48917
• Fax - 517-321-8577 - Attention: Registrar

If you change your residency during the school year, you do not have to un-enroll from Waverly Community Schools. Please email us regarding options!

What is Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT)?

• P-EBT provides supplemental food assistance benefits to students who have temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price school meals due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of the program is to make sure no qualified student goes hungry by missing out on school meals.

FAQ - P-EBT Reconsideration Forms

• Where can I find the MDHHS Reconsideration Form?
  • Click Here (deadline for completed forms to MDHHS: June 30, 2023)
• On the MDHHS Reconsideration Form, there is a question that asks the date the school became eligible for P-EBT and the date my student was approved for free or reduced lunch. What date do I enter?
  • Colt Early Childhood Education Center - 9/6/2022
  • Elmwood Elementary School - 9/6/2022
  • Winans Elementary School - 08/31/2022
  • Waverly East Intermediate - 08/31/2022
  • Waverly Middle School - 09/07/2022
  • Waverly High School - 08/31/2022
• Where do I send my student's completed form for the "School Proof" section to be completed?
  • You can take a picture and send to: covid@waverlyk12.net
  • You can drop in the secure dropbox at Waverly Administrative Center - 515 Snow Rd, Lansing MI. 48917.
  • PLEASE NOTE: Expect 3-5 business days for completion of the form. We are unable to complete forms if you plan on waiting in person.
• How is the completed MDHHS Reconsideration Form returned to me?
  • If we received it via email, it will be emailed back to you.
  • If we received it in-person, we will call you to come pick it up at the Waverly Administration Center.
  • We will not be "snail-mailing" any forms back to parents due to the deadline set by MDHHS.
  • We will not be returning completed forms directly to MDHHS, it will be the parent's responsibility to return all required forms and documents outlined by MDHHS.

Other Information

• When will benefits be issued?
  • Attendance Months:
    • Sept-Dec 2022 - Issuance Month - April
    • Jan-Feb 2023 - Issuance Month - May
    • Mar-May 2023 - Issuance Month - June
• Will I receive a new P-EBT card or will I need to use a previous card?
  • New cards will be sent out to the address on file with the school district. If you need to make changes to your residency, please see our "Student Residency Changes" heading above for more information.

Parent Resources

• MDHHS Pandemic EBT website - Click Here
• If you did not receive any previous school years P-EBT benefits, call the P-EBT Helpline at: 1-833-905-0028, option 2.
• Email for any additional questions: mdhhs-pebt@michigan.gov

McKinney-Vento Information

If you are experiencing an inadequate living situation (living in a shelter, motel, car, park, or staying with family or friends due to loss of housing or economic hardship), contact the McKinney-Vento Liaison, Dora Diaz-Lagunas at 517-321-7265 x3029 or ddiaz@waverlyk12.net for support.  You may be eligible for assistance with transportation, food, clothing, school supplies... all information is confidential. 

Transcript Request - Current Students & Alumni:

Transcripts are available online through Parchment. Waverly High School has joined forces with Parchment to bring you Secure Transcript™ – the safe, paperless way to send transcripts directly to the colleges you choose. It’s easy, secure, and available 24/7. Parchment sends official transcripts, verified and approved, to the colleges and scholarship organizations you choose. Parchment will email you to confirm that they’ve been sent.

Policy 6152.01: One copy of a student transcript will be provided free of charge upon graduation. The Board of Education establishes a fee for each additional copy of a student transcript. Students who do not complete graduation requirements will be charged a fee for each transcript request. Transcripts will only be issued when a signed request is provided and the fee is paid. Fees are based on vendor pricing.

If you need to contact the Student Service Office regarding a transcript request, please call Katrina at 517-319-3032.

Transcripts are a protected document under the Family Education Rights and Protection Act (FERPA).

Waverly Student Centers/Childcare

If you are in need of before/after school childcare for your student, please click the link below for more information.

Student Centers Childcare