Admissions

YIES Enrollment Priorities

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Kindergarten-5th Enrollment Priority

Sibling Priority-Scholars whose siblings are currently enrolled at YIES, and have a confirmed placement for the requested school year, pending space availability.
YCS Employee Priority-Scholars whose legal guardian is currently employed by Ypsilanti Community Schools (a lottery will be held if necessary).
Resident Priority-Scholars who live within the boundaries of Ypsilanti Community Schools (a lottery will be held if necessary).
School of Choice (SOC)- Scholars who live outside of the boundaries of Ypsilanti Community Schools (a lottery will be held if necessary).

February 2023

February 1st
Complete the YIES Re-Enrollment Survey for current YIES students only located at: 2023-24 Re-Enrollment Survey.

This survey is required for EACH child currently attending YIES to reserve an enrollment slot for the 2023-24 school year. The re-enrollment survey is open February 1st-March 1st at 11:59pm. If we do not receive a re-enrollment survey for your child, we will not reserve an enrollment slot for the 2023-24 school year.

*5th Grade Students Do Not Complete a Re-Enrollment Survey

February 1st
YIES Sibling Interest Survey is open February 1st-March 1st at 11:59pm.. This form is NOT for students who currently attend YIES. This survey is for sibling enrollment priority for the 23-24 school year, which allows families a greater opportunity for their children to attend school together.

This is only an interest survey. Completing this survey helps us project how many slots we will have available for each grade level. This is not an application for admissions, or placement. Once the 2023-24 application for admissions is open, the parent/guardian will need to fill out the new student application to be considered for placement.

NON-YIES 2023-24 Sibling Interest Survey

February 23rd
Kindergarten/Young 5 Open House, February 23, 2023: 503 Oak Street, 4:45pm-5:45pm

The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for children aged 3 - 12 nurtures and develops young students as caring, active participants in a lifelong journey of learning. The Kindergarten Open House will introduce parents/guardians to the IB PYP programme for elementary students.

Parents/Guardians will not be able to register at the Open House. YIES is an application school. The 2023-24 K-5 admissions application opens April 1, 2023.

YIES Virtual Tour

March 2023

March 1st
This survey will close at 11:59pm on March 1st. If parents/guardians do not submit a re-enrollment survey for their child(ren), YIES will not reserve an enrollment slot for the 2023-24 school year, which means the student(s) will be removed from the YIES enrollment roster for the 2023-24 school year.

March 22nd & 23rd
Kindergarten/Young 5 Open House, March 22 & 23, 2023: 503 Oak Street, 4:45pm-5:45pm

Parents/Guardians will not be able to register at the Open House. YIES is an application school. The 2023-24 K-5 admissions application opens April 1, 2023.

YIES Virtual Tour

April 2023

April 1st

YIES 2023-24 application opens for any additional slots available. Click on link for Website and Application:

April 27th
Kindergarten/Young 5 Open House, April 27, 2023: 503 Oak Street, 4:45pm-5:45pm

Parents/Guardians will not be able to register at the Open House. YIES is an application school. The 2023-24 K-5 admissions application opens April 1, 2023.

YIES Virtual Tour

May 2023

May 24th
Kindergarten/Young 5 Open House, May 24, 2023: 503 Oak Street, 4:45pm-5:45pm

Parents/Guardians will not be able to register at the Open House. YIES is an application school. The 2023-24 K-5 admissions application opens April 1, 2023.

YIES Virtual Tour

June 2023

June 1st
Deadline to submit a K-5 application for early notification is June 1, 2023.

Deadline to submit a YIES sibling application for priority placement, June 1, 2023

June 9th at 1:00pm: Lottery (if necessary) for all slots available.

A live streamed lottery will be held. A link to view the live streaming will be posted closer to the date.

June 30th

Accepted and waitlist communications emailed to parent/guardian.

*If slots remain, the enrollment application will remain open until August 11, 2023.

August 2023

August 11th
Application for 2023-2024 admission closes.

August (date TBA)
Kindergarten Readiness Assessment for registered incoming kindergarten and young 5’s students. This assessment is in-person and by appointment only. Staff will contact accepted applicants to schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What type of school is YIES?

We are a public, non-tuition, K-5 International Baccalaureate(IB) authorized school offering a whole child emphasis, exceptional academic standards, mission-centered curriculum and 21st-century skill-based assessments. All YIES courses are designed to meet the Primary Years Programme(PYP) International Baccalaureate standards.

Free K-5 public school
K through 5th Grade International Baccalaureate (IB) Program Option, and priority enrollment to WIMA, a public consortium, International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle School.
Spanish classes for all grades
Unified Arts for all grade levels: Music, P.E., Art, Spanish, Science
Kids Clubs: Student Council, Legos Club, Girl Scouts, YMCA, EMU Bright Futures, and more!
YMCA-Ann Arbor Before and After School program on site
A full range of Special Education Services in the least restrictive environment
Family and Community Environment
Caring, Dedicated, and Highly Qualified Staff

2. Can students entering K-5th grade apply to YIES?

Yes, but space is limited and based on returning enrollment.

3. What if we do not have access to a computer or the internet, in order to complete the application?

If you do not have internet access, or need assistance completing the admissions application, call the main office at 734-221-2401. Leave a detailed message, including your name and contact number, and a YIES staff will return your call to support you with the application process.

4. Does YIES offer sports?

YIES students are able to play sports through Ypsilanti Community Schools. Please visit http://ypsigrizzlies.com/, for more information.

5. Does YIES offer any extra curricular activities?

YIES currently offers a variety of before and after school programs:

Kids Clubs: Student Council, Legos Club, Girl Scouts, YMCA, EMU Bright Futures, and more!
YMCA-Ann Arbor Before and After School program on site (program availability is based on staffing and application demand).

6. What languages does YIES offer?

Spanish is the only world language currently offered at YIES.

Enrollment Priority

Sibling Priority-Scholars whose siblings are currently enrolled at YIES, and has a confirmed placement for the requested school year, pending space availability.
Resident Priority-Scholars who live within the boundaries of Ypsilanti Community Schools (a lottery will be held if necessary).
YCS Employee Priority-Scholars whose legal guardian is currently employed by Ypsilanti Community Schools (a lottery will be held if necessary).
School of Choice (SOC)- Scholars who live outside of the boundaries of Ypsilanti Community Schools (a lottery will be held if necessary).

Lottery Process: If there are more applications submitted than enrollment slots available, a lottery will be processed for that grade level. Carefully read the YIES Admissions Process for important dates and events regarding the 22-23 enrollment and admissions process.

Kindergarten 2023 - 2024 Interest Survey Form

We are pleased to welcome you to Ypsilanti Community Schools. Help us plan for kindergarten by completing this interest form! Sign up by clicking the link below.

Kindergarten Interest Form
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