Enrollment FAQ

What is a release application?

• This is a form that the district that you live in must sign to release your student to our district for funding purposes.
• This is good for one school year, and can be denied for any reason.

What is a school of choice application?

• This is an application that you complete for the open grade levels a district has available. 
• Once a student is accepted they do not need to renew their application. They will continue to roll to the next school year unless enrollment is broken or the student is expelled.
• An application can be only denied for the following reasons.
  • If a student has had a suspension in the past two school years, or has ever been expelled. 
  • If a cooperative agreement is not met with your resident district for a special education student regarding payment of services. 

What if I have one student in a school of choice grade and one in a release grade?

• Please submit an application for both students.  The acceptance process is different for school of choice and release students.  GLPS generally will try to keep your students together, but there are a number of reasons we may only be able to accept one student.

What if I have a current student and move out of the district?

• Please submit an application, and GLPS will try keep your child here.  In rare circumstances, GLPS may not be able to keep your child here. 
  
  

Who provides transportation for my student?

• Transportation to and from our school district will be the responsibility of the parent/legal guardian if you are a school of choice or release student. 

Does GLPS offer before and after school care?

• We have our Adventure Club at all elementary schools and Hayes Intermediate School. Click here to visit our Adventure Club site for more information.
• Please note spaces fill up very quickly, but if they fill up there is a waitlist you can be added to by contacting the assistant director.

If I have a current student and we still live in the district do I need to re-enroll?

• No, your student will automatically be moved into the next grade level.  If you have information that you would like to update such as address, phone numbers, emergency contacts, emails, etc then you can click here to be taken to our google form to make these changes. 

If I have a current student and we have moved to a new address in the district how do I update my address?

• If you have information that you would like to update such as address, phone numbers, emergency contacts, emails, etc then you can click here to be taken to our google form to make these changes. 

I live in an elementary attendance area but want my student to attend a different GLPS elementary school.

• After you submit your student's enrollment application, to move your student to a new elementary school you will need to complete the intra-district schools of choice form – this is a fillable pdf form; to activate the fields, please download the application.  Once completed please send to finleys@glcomets.net.
• We will do our best to accommodate your request, but there are many factors that will go into a decision.

Will my student (K-8) be able to see the building and meet their teacher prior to the start of the school year? (updated April 17, 2025)

• Yes! We will have all of our open houses on 08/21/2025
  • Kindergarten: 4:30-6pm
  • 1st - 4th:  5:30pm - 7pm
  • 5th - 6th: 4:30 - 6pm
  • 7th - 8th: 6:30 - 8pm

Will my high school student (9-12) be able to see the building and have an orientation?  (Updated April 17, 2025)?

• YES!
• Freshmen (9) orientation is 8/18 from 5:30-8:00 pm with a Principal Presentation at 6pm
• Grades 10-12 are as follows:
  • Last names A-G on 8/18 from 8-11am
  • Last names H-M on 8/18 from 12-3pm
  • Last names N-Z on 8/19 from 8-11am
• Makeup Orientation for all grade levels is 8/19 from 12-3pm

How do I know what bus my student will ride?

• You will need to download the stopfinder app. Click here for the directions.

Does GLPS offer before and after school care?

• We have our Adventure Club at all elementary schools and Hayes Intermediate School. Click here to visit our Adventure Club site for more information.
• Please note spaces fill up very quickly, but if they fill up there is a waitlist you can be added to by contacting the assistant director.

What do I need for school supplies?

• Each of our buildings has their own list. Please go to your assigned building for more information.

Where can I find the Student Handbook?

• Click here to find our student handbooks

Where can I find the Medical forms?

• Click here for access to our medical forms

Is there a Kindergarten Parent Meeting in the spring?

• The parent meeting is for parents only, please no children. This is an informative meeting to review the skills your child will need to have for school, items your child will need for school, and much more.
• There will be two meetings for your convenience at your child's assigned building. For schools of choice students the first meeting will be held at the Sawdon Administration building. Both meetings will have the same content, and you only need to attend one. 
  • Wednesday May 21, 2025 from 6-7pm
  • Monday August 18, 2025 from 6-7pm

Will my child get to see the school and meet some staff before the start of school?

• Yes! Once you have completed an enrollment application for your child, you will sign up for a Kindergarten Launch session.
  
  

What is Kindergarten Launch?

• Kindergarten Launch is when you will drop your child off at their assigned building for two hours. It is a time for kids to get into the building, interact with other students, and meet teachers. Students will play, read books, enjoy a snack, and have an opportunity to preview their building's playground!

Will my child be able to meet their teacher before the start of the school year?

• Yes! We will have all of our open houses on 08/21/2025 from 4:30-6:00pm for Kindergarten.