Enrollment Guide
Applying to Pembroke Academy in Detroit, MI
Whether you're ready to apply or if you're thinking about applying, we want you to know what to expect. Below are some frequently asked questions about our application process, Open Enrollment and lottery procedures, and enrollment requirements. If you have questions, email pembrokeacademy@nhaschools.com and we'll get back to you shortly.Application FAQIt's Time to Apply for the 2025-26 School Year!
Open Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year ends November 29. Open Enrollment is the best time to apply! All applications received during Open Enrollment are considered equal and eligible for being randomly drawn to fill available seats. When Open Enrollment ends, students will go on the waiting list if seats are full. Don't miss the deadline, apply today!I'm Ready to Apply
Open Enrollment
Lottery
Lottery is a random selection process to fill available seats for all grade levels and is only held if the number of applications received during Open Enrollment is greater than the number of seats available in any grade level.
Watch this short video to learn more about the lottery process.
Next Steps
Waiting List
If your child is on the waiting list, don’t be discouraged! Often, seats become available throughout the summer. We will continue to send you school information if your child is on the waiting list.
Waiting List FAQ
Acceptance
If a seat becomes available for your child at our school, we will reach out to you by mail, email, and text message. To make sure you don’t miss any important updates, please keep your contact information up to date at our school. If we cannot get a hold of you by either means, your child’s seat may be forfeited.
Accepted Students FAQ
Pembroke Academy Enrollment Requirements
Important paperwork needed to register:
- Admissions Form
- Official Release of Records
- Proof of Residency
Important paperwork needed to enroll:
- Grade Level Assessment (All Grades)
- Attendance Expectation Form
- Birth Certificate (original certified copy)
- A certified copy can be obtained at the County Clerk’s Office in the county in which your child was born (photocopy, hospital, or footprint copy is not acceptable).
- Directory & Media Opt Out Form
- Emergency Contact Information
- Health Department Consent Form
- Home Language Questionnaire
- Immunization Records (Including virtual school)
- Lunch Forms (available after July 1 - Including virtual school)
- Student Device Agreement
- Student Residency Questionnaire
- Transportation Permission Form
- Dental Health Screening (Y5/K/1st grade students only)
- Vision Screening (Y5/K students only)
- Volunteer Form (only complete if interested in volunteering at the school)
- Individualized Education Plan or 504 Plan (if applicable)
- Course Request Form (9th grade students)
- Current High School Transcript (10th-12th grade students)
- NWEA and/or PSAT ELA/Math scores (or schedule to take NWEA assessment at the school)
- Specialized Learning Form
- Course Request Form (9th grade students)
- Current High School Transcript (8th-12th grade students)
All information and forms can be submitted online via the Parent Portal.
*Other forms may be requested before the first day of school.
Parent Portal
The Parent Portal allows parents quick and easy access to their child's essential information. Watch our Parent Portal video and learn how to create an account or log in if you already have a Parent Portal account.
LoginFind a School
We have 100+ schools in 9 states. Find schools by zip code OR by state to learn more about us or schedule a tour!
OR