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Enrollment

Thank you for your interest in Will Carleton Academy.
Enrollment is now open for the 2024-2025 school year!
Please follow the steps below to enroll your student.

Re-enrollment for the 2024-2025 School Year.

Re-enrollment for the 2024-2025 School Year has concluded. We warmly invite you to connect with the office at your earliest convenience to secure your child's spot for the upcoming academic year.

Open Enrollment for the 2024-2025 School Year:

Open enrollment for new students begins on February 21, 2024.

If needed, we will host an enrollment lottery on March 6, 2024.

The Charter School Program

The charter school model was established in the 1990s with the purpose of providing parents greater choice for the education of their children. Although this freedom leads to more independence for the school and its leaders, charter schools must maintain high standards of achievement and progress, as mandated by the State of Michigan. Additionally, similar to traditional public schools, charter schools are tuition-free and must uphold open admission standards.

In 1998, Will Carleton Academy was founded by a group of mothers looking for a better educational choice for their children. The school is dedicated to presenting students with a strong understanding of the world around them, while also forming the character of each student.

2024-2025 Enrollment Process

Introduction

Michigan law requires charter schools to advertise for grade-level openings for a two-week period prior to Open Enrollment. The number of available openings is determined by letters of intent to return for currently enrolled students, compared with grade-level enrollment caps, as determined by the Board of Directors. School information packets may be obtained from the School Office at this time, as well.

2024/2025 Enrollment Information

Materials Needed

A completed application file will contain the following:

Next Steps

  • Call the main office to set up a time for a school tour (517) 437-2000.
  • Submit a new student enrollment form by clicking the button above to download the form. Once completed, please return the application and required paperwork to our main office.
  • We will communicate with you on the status of your child's enrollment & next steps.

A few notes:

  • All mid-year admissions are subject to availability. (i.e. if a class is below its maximum size)
  • Students in grades 7-12 typically are interviewed, and transcripts and disciplinary records are reviewed