The open enrollment period opens on September 15, 2024. Open enrollment for specialty schools closes on December 2, 2024. The period for all other schools closes January 15, 2025. Applications must be received by 4:30 PM on the respective closing date.

Importance of ordering school choices:
Placement is based on acceptance in order of the student preferences. If a student is placed on the waitlist for a higher choice, they will stay on the waitlist for that higher choice.

Please check all that apply:

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Importance of ordering school choices:
Placement is based on acceptance in order of the student preferences. If a student is placed on the waitlist for a higher choice, they will stay on the waitlist for that higher choice.

Open enrollment to a high school only guarantees a spot at that high school, not a particular Academy/Pathway within the school.

Please complete the additional application for Akron Early College. Click here for the Akron Early Application. The application, Student Essay, Student Questionnaire and Parent/Student Contract MUST be submitted to Akron Early College High School by 3:00 PM Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

All application questions can be directed to Thomas O'Neil, Campus Principal, at (330) 972-6450.

To complete the Firestone Performing Arts Open Enrollment Process you must schedule an audition with Firestone Performing Arts. Please visit the Firestone Performing Arts website for audition information and the scheduling process.

Firestone Performing Arts Audition Process - https://www.akronschools.com/divisions/specialty-programs/firestone-asa

Please complete the additional application for the International Baccalaureate program at Firestone International Baccalaureate Programme. located on the Firestone CLC website.

Please complete the additional questionnaire for NIHF STEM Middle School. A link to the questionnaire will be included in your confirmation email. NIHF STEM Middle School questions MUST be submitted to NIHF STEM MS by 3:00 PM, Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

To complete the Miller South Open Enrollment Process you must schedule an audition with Miller South. Please visit the Miller South website for audition information and the scheduling process.

Miller South Audition Process - https://sites.google.com/apslearns.org/millersouthschool-artsprograms/enrollment-and-audition-process

Please review the applicable Open Enrollment guidelines (if any) linked below:

Elementary School OE Guidelines

High School OE Guidelines

Miller South OE Guidelines

NIHF STEM Middle School OE Guidelines

I verify the above information to be correct, and I understand that completion of this form does not guarantee placement in a school. I further understand that I cannot register my child without appropriate address documentation and that only one application can be submitted per child.

I understand that a child admitted under false information is illegally enrolled and could result in disenrollment upon discovery. I further understand that it is my responsibility as the Parent/Legal Guardian to immediately inform the district of any changes to the information provided.

In the event my child is accepted, I hereby grant permission for school/education records to an accredited school as needed. My signature further indicates I have read the Open Enrollment Regulations and Guidelines.

I understand that if my child's attendance becomes a concern, their open enrollment may be revoked.

If your child does not attend an Akron Public School, please attach a copy of the Birth Certificate, a copy of the guardian's picture ID, two proofs of residency in the guardian’s name (currently dated), a copy of the IEP & MFE or ETR if applicable, and custody papers if applicable.

Applications for students already attending an APS school will need to include a copy of the guardian’s ID and proof of residency if any changes have occurred.

Completed submission of any required documents will assist in the timely processing of the application.

Documents can be uploaded below, emailed to enrollment@apslearns.org or turned in at the APS Engagement Center at 10 N. Main Street, Akron, OH 44308.