Enrollment

Join our learning community! Applications will continue to be accepted and seats will be granted according to availability. Students whose grade levels are at capacity will be placed on a wait list.

Enrollment Timeline

​January 29, 2021: Application period opens 
April 16, 2021: Lottery application period ends  
April 20, 2021: Lottery at DCP Redford (if necessary) 

Eligibility

  • We are a school of choice. Our enrollment process includes an application and registration information.
  • Distinctive College Prep is open to all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, or disability status
  • No entrance exams
  • No tuition required
In the 2021-2022 school year, DCP Redford will serve students in kindergarten through sixth grade (6) who meet the following requirements:

1. Reside in Michigan
2. Kindergarten Age five (5) by September 1

*If your child does not meet the age requirement, they may apply for early entrance to kindergarten. 

Lottery Information

  • In the event student enrollment applications exceed available space during the application period, a random selection drawing will be administered. The random selection drawing will be conducted under the direction of a third party administrator not affiliated with DCP (in accordance with the Michigan Revised School Code and the charter contract provisions with Central Michigan University, the authorizer). 
  • Applications will continue to be accepted after the lottery date and seats will be given based on availability.
  • Students will be placed on a wait list if their grade level is at capacity.