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COVID-19 RESPONSE

We are in this together! At Tipton we are a family first and foremost. From day one we have continued to provide support to our families as well as our community. We did not hesitate to put the physical, emotional, or academic needs at the forefront of our processes. We have continued to do that through meal service, educational support, and planning for the 20-21 school year. Read updates, plans, and join our family journey.

COVID-19 Response

SCHOOL CALENDAR

Tipton provides a wide variety of student activities, from sporting events, to music and performing arts. Want to find out when the next report card comes out or when the next day off is? You'll find that here too!

View our Current School Year Calendar

View our Current GSRP School Year Calendar

ENROLLMENT

We are excited to start planning your child's future! Thank you for your interest in becoming a Tiger and joining the Tipton family! 
TO APPLY: Please click the link below and complete the requested information. *Note: You will need to create a new account or choose to login with one of the options listed. 

TIPTON OPEN ENROLLMENT

TRANSPARENCY

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Why Choose Tipton Academy?

Tipton Academy, in partnership with students, staff, parents and community members will challenge all students to realize their full potential by providing them with the highest quality educational program and cultural experiences. The vision of Tipton Academy is to help all students become successful learners and prepare for the future.

Tipton Academy represents “team spirit” and “positive partnerships” with students and families,
all school staff and members of the community.

The teaching staff is keenly aware that they must be positive role models and caring instructors and exhibit characteristics such as integrity, creativity, loyalty, responsibility, honesty, and intelligence that are valued by all stakeholders.

Tipton Academy children develop a responsible role and make contributions in a democratic society through a strong curriculum that challenges each of them to reach his or her potential.

We are ONE BIG FAMILY!

 

Dear Prospective Tiger Families,

We are very excited at the possibility of having you join the Tipton Tiger family!  Each year, we conduct a re-enrollment period where current families share with us their intent to return for the following school year. That reserves their space for the upcoming school year. If they are planning to move or decide to change schools for any reason, they respond and then we determine how many spaces we have available for new students. We then conduct a two-week "open-enrollment" period. This will be from February 19 - March 5, 2025. During this time, we take New Student Open Enrollment Form Applications for available spaces for the upcoming school year.

This two-week period is designed to work with our prospective families to allow everyone to have the fairest opportunity to receive an open space. If you submit your application at 8am on February 19th or at 3pm on March 5th, they are both treated as if they arrived at the same time. All applications received during the two-week open enrollment period will be treated the same. Any application received AFTER 3pm on March 5th will be provided as a first come first serve priority to receiving an open spot for the upcoming school year.

If, during the two-week open enrollment period, we receive more applications for a specific grade level than space available, we will place each of those student names into a random selection lottery. Students will be placed in the grade level in the order they are drawn with the exception of the sibling preference policy. (see below) Once all spaces are filled, the remaining students will be placed on the waitlist in the order they are pulled, with the exception of the sibling preference policy.

Sibling Preference Policy: At Tipton, as a family school we strive to keep families together. Once one sibling has received an available space, it moves up the priority of any additional siblings. It does not guarantee a space because we have classroom limitations, but it does move them up to the next available space based on the rule.

To begin the process, all you have to do is complete the following questions that provide us necessary information to accurately count students per grade level. You will need to complete a SEPARATE form for each individual child you would like to enroll. Once we have completed the two-week open enrollment period, we will contact parents that have applied and let them know the next step. If your child receives a space, it will be held for a designated period of time. Your child is, however, not enrolled. You MUST complete a registration packet in order to fully register your child to attend Tipton Academy.

That was quite a bit of information! If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact our main office @ Tipton EAST -734-261-0500. We also have two informational events coming up! If you are unable to attend please contact office@tipton-academy.com .

New Student Open Enrollment February 19 - March 5, 2025

25-26 School Year New Parent Information Night/Bring a Friend Night for Current Students
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Tipton Academy (West Campus)
29205 Florence Street
Garden City, MI 48135

25-26 School Year Kindergarten and GSRP Round Up
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Tipton Academy (East Campus)
1615 Belton Street
Garden City, MI 48135

Parents Comments

"I'm a first responder and just now getting a chance to acknowledge how well Tipton has come together and really have been on top of the Covid-19 school shut down. Y'all rocked it and seriously were weeks ahead of most other schools in the area. You guys implemented and applied resources quickly and very effectively. In a time where things caught all of us off guard you all need to be recognized. I wish I could have sent this to you much sooner, but it's been a very busy and stressful past couple of months and I just couldn't get the time. Thank you for all that you and your staff have been doing in these hard times!" ~ Tipton Parent

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