TCAPS is now enrolling!

Enrollment

Welcome to TCAPS!

With support from a dedicated team of educators and staff,  TCAPS students are challenged to use their imaginations, engage their critical thinking skills, and feel inspired to develop effective habits for lifelong learning. 

We invite you to be fully involved in the educational journey of your student and our schools—as a volunteer, mentor, and community supporter. TCAPS' Board of Education, administration, and staff are grateful to serve our community’s youth and for the caring circles of families and friends who partner with us to create a brighter future for all children.

Registration for Students Grade 1-12:

The following forms need to be completed using the PDF forms linked below prior to children in grades 1-12 attending their first day of school with TCAPS. The forms must be turned in at your school of interest (click here for the list of schools). If needed, please reference our district boundary map to determine your home school. 

If you don’t have access to a printer, you may visit your school of interest or home school for copies of the forms. 

  • PDF DocumentStudent Registration Form or  
  • PDF DocumentStudent Transfer Form (if transferring your student from one TCAPS school to another)
  • Immunization Record Learn more
  • Certified Birth Certificate or other birth documentation if accompanied by a birth affidavit (A birth affidavit form can be obtained from any school office)
  • Proof of Residency in the TCAPS district

Additional Forms

The following forms may be needed in order to attend a TCAPS school:

If needed, please reference our district boundary map to determine your home school. Contact your school of interest for further instructions.

Registration for TCAPS Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten Programs

Parent information nights were conducted at all TCAPS elementary school in February. To view the information that was presented, please click here. 

Online registration for Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten opened on February 13, 2025. You will find the registration form in your TCAPS PowerSchool Parent Portal. If you need assistance creating your TCAPS PowerSchool Parent Portal please see below.

Once your registration form is received, your home school will be in contact with you with further details. School of choice requests will be reviewed at a District level and determination will be communicated to you as early as possible. School of choice decisions will be based on school enrollment numbers and staffing levels.

PowerSchool Account Creation

New to TCAPS Students:
If you are enrolling a new student who has never previously attended TCAPS in any of the above programs please select the appropriate link below to begin the account creation process for new students. All registrations for Junior Kindergarten / Kindergarten will be shared with your home school unless selecting TCAPS Montessori. If you are choosing TCAPS Montessori, your registration will be sent there. If needed, please reference our district boundary map to determine your home school. Open Enrollment (if you live within the TCAPS district, and wish to attend a TCAPS school other than your home school) and School of Choice (if you live outside the TCAPS district, and wish to attend a TCAPS school) forms can be submitted when registration opens in February. Please note Tuition Preschool / Toddler locations are open to all families.  Preschool placements do not guarantee Kindergarten placement for the same school in future years.  

Current TCAPS Students (JK, Preschool or Toddler):  
If you currently have a PowerSchool parent portal, and the student you are wishing to register is connected to your account, you do not need to do anything further until registration opens.

Returning families (GSRP / HeadStart / etc.) who haven’t accessed their PowerSchool account can contact your building's Administrative Assistant or the district Child Care Office to see if you currently have an account and obtain login information. PLEASE DO NOT CREATE A NEW STUDENT ACCOUNT.




Translated Enrollment Forms (2025-2026)

Home Language Surveys

Prospective Families- Learn More

Learn More About TCAPS Schools

Parents and students interested in learning more about any of our schools are welcome to schedule a tour. To schedule a tour, please contact the school office directly. Additional information for prospective families can be found under the For Parents tab. Visit the TCAPS Curriculum page for grade-level specific content.

Learn More About TCAPS Programs

Follow the links below to learn more about our early childhood and elementary programs:

See additional TCAPS programs

Traditional Kindergarten

Traditional kindergarten is offered at all TCAPS elementary schools. Students attend a full day, Monday through Friday. School times vary based on location.  Learn more.

Attend a Kindergarten information session to learn more! 

Junior Kindergarten

Sometimes, students may benefit academically or socially from the gift of a year of extra time prior to entering our traditional kindergarten program. This program is the first year of a two-year kindergarten experience. Learn more.

For more information regarding the Junior Kindergarten program and/or registration assistance, please contact Kelly Walter at 231.933.1775 or walterke@tcaps.net.

Kindergarten Starting Age

Must be 5 by September 1

To enroll in kindergarten, a child must be five years old on or before September 1 of the enrollment year.  However, according to Michigan law,* if a child residing in a district is not five years of age on or before September 1, but will turn five years of age not later than December 1 of the enrollment year, the parent or legal guardian may choose to enroll their child in kindergarten.

When in receipt of a waiver request, districts can make recommendations to the child’s parent or legal guardian, as to the child’s readiness for school, and whether or not the child should be enrolled early. Regardless of a district’s recommendation, the parent or legal guardian retains the sole discretion to enroll their child. Questions regarding enrollment should be directed to Erika Swartz at swartzer@tcaps.net or 231.933.1722

TCAPS Kindergarten Guide

Want to learn more about a TCAPS school?

Parents and students interested in learning more about any of our schools are welcome to schedule a tour. To schedule a tour, please contact the school office directly.

Elementary School Enrollment

Please contact the school building where you are seeking enrollment for information or to schedule a visit. 

TCAPS Montessori

Prospective families are invited to tour TCAPS Montessori from 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. on the following dates: 

  • January 9, 2025
  • February 3, 2025
  • March 4, 2025

Middle School Enrollment 

High School Enrollment

Enrollment Questions

For additional K-12 enrollment questions, please contact Erika Swartz at 231.933.1722 or SwartzEr@tcaps.net. 

Compass Learning Center (Grades 9-12) 

2025-2026 Enrollment Information: Coming Soon! 

Preschool Enrollment Information

UpNorth Virtual (K-8) Enrollment Information

View TCAPS District Boundary Map