Enrollment & Records

Looking to enroll your student in the Lansing School District? Visit our Enrollment page! 

Guidelines for Releasing Information

Requests from Third Parties

All requests for student records made by anyone other than the student or the student’s parent or legal guardian must:

  • Be submitted in writing; and

  • Include a signed authorization for the release of records.

Student records must not be released to Child Protective Services workers, court caseworkers, law enforcement officers, or other outside agencies without a signed release, unless disclosure is otherwise permitted or required by law.

Students Age 18 or Older

Once a student turns 18, the rights related to the student’s educational records transfer to the student. Records may not be released to a parent or guardian without a signed release from the student.

An exception may apply when the parent claims the student as a dependent for federal income tax purposes.

Students Under Age 18

A student under the age of 18 may not independently request or receive a copy of the student’s records. The request must be submitted in writing by the student’s parent or legal guardian.

A parent requesting records must be listed on the student’s certified birth certificate or provide documentation establishing legal guardianship or another legal right to access the records.

Transfer of School Records

School districts must provide requested student records within 30 days after receiving the request.

Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a student’s previous school district may send records directly to the requesting school district without obtaining parental consent.

Public school districts may not withhold a student’s educational records because of unpaid fees or other outstanding balances.

Request Process

If you were a former student of the Lansing School District, please use the form below to request copies of your records or transcripts.

Your request will be processed within 30 business days after payment has been received.

A $5.00 transcript fee is required before your request can be processed.

Payment may be made by cash, check, or money order payable to the Lansing School District.

A valid photo ID is required when submitting payment in person. If submitting payment by mail, a copy of a valid photo ID must accompany your payment.

Payment must be submitted in person or by mail to the Enrollment Office:

Lansing School District
Attn: Enrollment Office
4200 Wainwright Ave.
Lansing, MI 48911

Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

If additional information or documentation is needed to complete your request, we will contact you using the information you provided.

Questions?

Phone: 517-755-2820
Email: enroll@lansingschools.net

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Work Permit

Any minor under the age of 18 and not specifically exempted from the Youth Employment Standards Act (P.A. 90 of 1978) must have a work permit completed.  A completed form permits a minor to be employed only by the employer listed in Section I of the work permit. Appropriate form must be used according to age of child. 
Form to be used for 15 years old and under.
Form to be used for 16 and 17 years old. 

Form is divided into three sections:

Section I must be completed by employer.  All areas must be completed. Job duties and hours of employment must be completed and be within guidelines as listed on backside of work permit form.  If hours of work are outside regular allotted hours, then employer must attach Department of Labor deviation form with current expiration date.

Section II must be completed by student.  All areas must be completed before returning to Pupil Accounting.  Proof or evidence of age is required.  (examples:  birth certificate, driver's license--refer to work permit form for complete list)  Student must sign in front of authorizing Pupil Accounting official.

Section III is completed by the authorizing Pupil Accounting official after student has provided proof or evidence of age and all other areas of form have been completed.

Pupil Accounting officials may authorize forms for students no longer enrolled in school or when schools are closed for winter, spring or summer break. 

Note: Students currently enrolled must have form signed by authorized staff in the school they attend.

Questions regarding appropriate work not described on form should be addressed to the Department of Labor by calling (517) 322-1825.

A Foster Placement Memo is a district form used in instances where a child has been placed in the home of a foster parent through an approved agency.

A copy of the placement letter which authorizes the placement of the child in your home is required.  The letter should be on the agency's letterhead paper.

You will be given a memo authorizing the enrollment of your foster child into school.  

  • You will need to take this form with you to the Enrollment Office at 4200 Wainwright Avenue Lansing, MI 48911. 517-755-2820
  • Please bring valid photo identification with you such as a driver's license. 
  • Additional forms that are needed include: birth certificate, immunization records, and/or proof of residency.

Any changes in foster placement requires renewal of this process.

An authorizing memo will be issued for each enrolling student.

Description of Service

A Student Residency Affidavit Form is a district form used in instances where the child is considered McKinney-Vento per the following definition: 

Children and youth who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence and includes children and youth who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason; are living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to lack of alternative adequate accommodations; are living in emergency or transitional shelters; are abandoned in hospitals.   

Student, Parent/Legal Guardian and/or other responsible individual should report to the school and complete a Student Residency Affidavit form along with his/her enrollment form.  

All Student Residency Affidavit forms are valid only through the remainder of the current school year. 

This process must be renewed each school year. One form must be filled out completely for each family. 

The original Student Residency Affidavit form should be immediately faxed or emailed to the Office of School Culture F.O.R.T. Program.

The fax number is (517) 755-2839.

If additional information is requested, refer them to the Lansing School District liaison, Rose Taphouse, Student Services Coordinator, at (517) 755-2813.

You can also visit the Families Overcoming Rough Times website for more information.

Pupil Accounting and Central Enrollment

(517) 755-2820
(517) 755-2829 Fax

enroll@lansingschools.net

Dr. Richard Halik Center

4200 Wainwright Ave.

Lansing, MI 48911

Room #118