Schools of Choice Information
The Ishpeming School District will be
accepting new non-resident, School of Choice applications as follows:
- For the first semester we may accept applications for enrollment until the end of the first week of school. The date of enrollment shall be no later than the end of the first week of school.
- For the second semester we may accept applications for enrollment during the two weeks prior to end of the first semester. The date for enrollment shall be no later than the end of the first week of the start of the second semester.
Please carefully consider the following items:
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The student must reside in Marquette County or Alger County.
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Participation in athletics may be limited by the MHSAA transfer rule.
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Students expelled from another school will be admitted only with the written authorization of the Superintendent.
A few other of the unique features of our schools include:
Birchview Elementary has a strong reading curriculum, a new mathematics
foundations program, and special classes to include computers, art, gym
and additional library reading time. Our Ishpeming Middle School has a
unique humanities block with English and Social Studies, advanced
placement for 8th grade mathematics and specials to include chorus, gym,
art, computers, and band. Our Ishpeming High School has a variety of
advanced classes which include English 111 and Pre-Calculus with
Northern Michigan University, Advanced Biology, and Advanced Chemistry.
Our CTE courses include Geometry/Construction, Welding, Health
Occupations, and Future Educators. In addition we offer a wide
range of extracurricular activities at all levels. The Standard and
Poors rating service also rates Ishpeming students as among the highest
performing in the state.
We take pride that our schools are noted for being safe, friendly, and caring places for children to learn and thrive.
Printed material about the Ishpeming
Public Schools is available upon request. We would be happy to provide a
tour of any of our buildings. If you need any additional information
please contact the Superintendent’s Office, at (906) 485-5501 ext. 431.