School of Choice
SCHOOL OF CHOICE (SOC) Application 2026-27
New student Schools of Choice (SOC) applications for the 2026-2027 school year will be accepted only during the application collection windows noted below for the following grade levels. Brighton Area Schools will accept applications for non-resident (SOC) students who reside within Livingston County (105) and any contiguous county (105c).
UNLIMITED – Grades 5-12
Applications accepted from 8:00 am 2/2/2026 through Noon 8/7/2026
(Link to application will be available at 8:00 am on 2/2/2026)
LIMITED - Grades 1-4
Applications accepted from 8:00 am 4/1/2026 through Noon 4/30/2026
You will be notified by the end of June as to whether your application has been approved
(Link to application will be available at 8:00 am on 4/1/2026)
UNLIMITED - Grades JK-K
Applications accepted from 8:00 am 2/2/2026 through Noon 6/1/2026
You will be notified by the end of June as to whether your application has been approved
(Link to application will be available at 8:00 am on 2/2/2026)
Please complete the SOC application process noted below and wait for a response letter prior to submitting enrollment information.
- For Grades 1-11 only - Complete the Affirmation of Prior Discipline/Services Form & collect supporting documents from the former school(s)/district(s) as stated on the form. This form must be verified by admin/office personnel from the last school/district(s) attended prior to submitting with the SOC application.
- A copy of a Report Card (grades 1-9) or an unofficial transcript (grades 10-12) with attendance information.
- A copy of the most recent IEP & Evaluation will be needed if your student receives special services (All grade levels)
- Complete the electronic SOC application form (by clicking on the link above) and upload all required documents mentioned above within the application form. (One file is uploaded for each entry; if your document has multiple pages, please scan to one file before uploading.)
To expedite this process, please submit all required information together at one time.
PDF files are required - screenshots/photos will not be accepted.
THINGS TO KNOW
- Applications of students who have been suspended or expelled within the past two school years will automatically disqualify your student's application.
- Please check your email (or spam folder) for communication from our Enrollment Office for any additional information or modifications that need to be made to your application.
- Incomplete applications at the close of the window will automatically disqualify your student’s application.
- Transportation of accepted students will be the responsibility of the parent/legal guardian.
- LIMITED application responses will be emailed to you after the application window closes.
- You do not need to reapply each year once accepted and attending.
If you have any questions about School of Choice, please contact one of the following offices:
Superintendent's Office
Fax (810) 299-4045 ~ Phone (810) 299-4040
Email: acromis@brightonk12.com
Enrollment Office
Fax (810) 299-4069 ~ Phone (810) 299-4095
Email: enroll@brightonk12.com