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.

2024 - 2025 K-12 Enrollment Forms (Second Semester)

Enrollment for Preschool is completed online. Further information is given below. For all other enrollment needs, contact the school you are interested in attending. 

The following forms need to be completed online (or using the PDF forms for grades 1-12) prior to your K-12 child attending his/her first day of school with TCAPS:

  • PDF DocumentStudent Registration Form (follow steps for online registration below) or 
  • PDF DocumentStudent Transfer Form (if transferring your student from one TCAPS school to another)
  • Attachments:
    • 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:

Registration for New Preschool Students:

If you are new to TCAPS and wish to register your student(s) for Preschool please follow the steps below to begin the registration process:  

1.) Account Creation Request Form
 Select a link* below to complete the account creation request form. You will receive an email confirmation after submitting the form.

If needed, please reference our district boundary map to determine your home school. Please note that preschool placements do not guarantee Kindergarten placement for the same school in future years.

Preschool Account Creation

2.) PowerSchool Parent Portal Account Creation
Once the account creation request is submitted, you will receive a second email with instructions about setting up your PowerSchool Parent Portal account.

3.) Register Online
Once you have set up your Parent Portal an email will be sent to you regarding online registration. Along with your online registration forms, parents will also need to upload the following documents to the Parent Portal within 10 days of completing the form: student birth certificate, up-to-date immunization records, and proof of residency.

Registration for Students Grade 1-12:

Contact your school of interest for further instructions. 

Registration for TCAPS Preschool, Junior Kindergarten, and Kindergarten Programs

Online registration for tuition toddler, tuition preschool, Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Summer Explorer’s Club will be beginning soon. In an effort to help families be prepared for registration opening dates, we are allowing parents to begin creating their TCAPS PowerSchool Parent Portal accounts for any upcoming registrations.  

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 homeschool 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.

Current K-5 Students looking to register for Summer Explorer’s Club: 
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. If you do not currently have a PowerSchool Parent Portal please contact your building’s Administrative Assistant or the district Child Care Office for access information. PLEASE DO NOT CREATE A NEW STUDENT ACCOUNT.

More information will be provided closer to the registration dates for each program. Anticipated registration dates are as follows:

  • Tuition Toddler / Preschool:  February 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
  • Summer Explorer’s Club:  February 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
  • Junior Kindergarten / Kindergarten:  February 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Parent information nights will be conducted February 10-12.  




Translated Enrollment Forms (2025-2026)

Home Language Surveys

Prospective Families- Learn More

Enrollment 2025 - 2026: 

This information is being updated as dates are determined. Please check back often. 

Kindergarten & Junior Kindergarten Information Sessions:

Families seeking to enroll an incoming Kindergarten or Junior Kindergarten student for the fall of 2025 are invited to attend an information session:  

  • February 10 at 5:30:  Courtade, Long Lake, Willow Hill

  • February 11 at 5:30:  Cherry Knoll, Eastern

  • February 12 at 4:15:  Traverse Heights 

  • February 12 at 5:00:  Central Grade

  • February 12 at 5:30:  Blair, Silver Lake, Westwoods, Montessori (note: Montessori includes CASA, Primary, and Pre-K)

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. 

Prospective families inquiring about Monotessori for the 2025-2026 school year. Three tours have been scheduled 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 (2024-2025) 

Information for 2025 - 2026 will be posted here soon. Please check back soon. 

High School Enrollment (2024 - 2025)

Information for 2025 - 2026 will be posted here soon. Please check back soon. 

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