Registration

AGE REQUIREMENTS

• New Kindergarten students must be 5 years of age by September 1st of the enrollment school year.
  Young Fives birthdays are between September 1st and December 1st.
  A Waiver Request Form must be filled out for any student with a birthdate between September 1st and December 1st.

• Other students must be less than 20 years of age on September 1st of the enrollment school year.

PARENT WAIVER OPTION:

According to Michigan Law (MCL 380.1147), if a child residing in Bedford Public Schools is not five years of age on September 1 but will be five years of age not later than December 1, the parent or legal guardian of that child may enroll the child in kindergarten for the current school year if the parent or legal guardian notifies the school district in writing. A school district that receives this written notification may make a recommendation to the parent or legal guardian as to whether the child is not ready to enroll in kindergarten due to the child's age or other factors. Regardless of the district recommendation, the parent or legal guardian retains the sole discretion to determine whether or not to enroll the child in kindergarten if the student is five years of age not later than December 1.

Waiver Request Form

The Difference between Young Fives and Kindergarten

This video on YouTube helps explain the differences between Young Fives and Kindergarten at Bedford.

Bedford Public Schools Registration Form

• Registration and Information Packets are available 24 hours a day at the front door of the Administration Building, 1135 Smith Road, Temperance, MI 48182.
• Packets are also available from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. in individual school offices or the Instruction and Student Services Office located at the Administration Building.

Health Appraisal Form

This form, with sections completed by a medical professional, needs to be submitted along with the registration form.

Consent for Immunization Disclosure Form

Consent for Immunization Disclosure Form is required for all Kindergarten students, 7th grade students, and any new students to Bedford Public Schools regardless of grade.

Additionally, the following items are required by the State of Michigan to register at any Michigan public school:

Proof of Residency

Proof of Residency must include items from each of the following categories:

1. Proof of homeownership (Property tax, deed) or rental/lease agreement
2. Current utility bill (water, gas, electric) or homeowner’s insurance policy
3. Valid Michigan Driver’s License or Michigan State ID with current Bedford address

Birth Certificate

• An official certified birth certificate with the raised county seal or security watermark. Photo copies and hospital certificates are not accepted.
• If parent's name is different than what is listed on the child's birth certificate, additional documentation will be required.

Accurate Immunization Records from Health Care Provider

• Immunization records must be up to date before the start of school.

Hearing, Vision, and Dental Screening

• Screenings must be up to date before the start of school.

Custody/Guardianship Papers (if applicable)

• Current custody papers for students not residing with both biological parents.
• Legal guardianship papers if student is not residing with either biological parent.

Any exceptions to the requirements listed above shall be approved by the Office of Instructional and Student Services.

You Must Make an Appointment to Register - All Locations

GRADES 9-12 and BEDFORD VIRTUAL ACADEMY

Bedford High School
8285 Jackman Rd, Temperance, MI 48182
Phone: 734-850-6100 

YOUNG FIVES-GRADE 8

Smith Road Elementary
1135 Smith Rd, Temperance, MI 48182
Phone: 734-850-6028

SUMMER REGISTRATIONS

Elementary offices are closed during summer months and will reopen a week and a half before school starts. Elementary and Junior High registrations during that time will be accepted at:

Office of Instruction and Student Services
(located in Smith Road Elementary School; please enter using the left entrance)
1135 Smith Road
Temperance, MI 48182.

Bedford High School Offices are open during the summer months. 

All offices will be closed for the Fourth of July holiday.

Click below to find out which building your student would attend:

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