WIHI & WIMA Application Information for the 2026–2027 School Year
Thank you for your interest in WIHI and WIMA!

Application Window:
🗓️ December 2, 2025 – March 1, 2026
Applications received by March 1 are eligible for the lottery.
Applications received after this date will be added to the waitlist in the order they are received.

Lottery Date:
📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026
Families will be notified by midnight on April 30 if their student has been "Conditionally Accepted" or "Waitlisted".

Entrance Exams:
All applicants must complete an entrance exam in March 2026.
A registration link for testing will be emailed once your student’s application has been received.
Applicants only need to attend one session. If a student misses their test, they will not be eligible for the lottery and will be placed on the waitlist until testing is completed. Retest dates will be available in May and July.

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Step 1: Complete the Online Application

Required Documents:

• Birth Certificate (Passport/State ID not accepted)
• Immunization Records
• Proof of Residency – if driver’s license does not match the student’s address, include one of the following:
  • Mortgage Statement
  • Signed Lease Agreement
  • Property Tax Statement
  • Deed
  • Section 8 Letter
• Current Report Card (2025–2026 school year)
• Test Scores & Transcripts (as applicable):
  • Grades 6–8: Fall/Winter 2025 NWEA scores; Spring 2026 scores due by June 15, 2026.
  • Grade 9: 8th Grade PSAT and/or Fall/Winter 2025 NWEA scores; Spring 2026 scores due by June 15, 2026.
  • Grade 10: 9th Grade PSAT and/or Fall/Winter 2025 NWEA scores; Spring 2026 scores and 9th Grade Transcript due by June 15, 2026.
  • Grade 11: 10th Grade PSAT and/or Fall/Winter 2025 NWEA scores; Spring 2026 scores and both 9th & 10th Grade Transcripts due by June 15, 2026.
  • Homeschool Students: complete the Homeschool Report (linked here: Homeschool Report Card).
    
• If applicable, also include:
  • IEP/504 Plan and Triennial/REED (for IEP)
  • Custody, adoption, or court documents (e.g., name change, PPO, etc.)

Step 2: Attendance & Discipline Form (Required)
Linked in your pop up message after submitting the application and in the application confirmation email. 
All applicants must be in good academic and behavioral standing to be considered.

Step 3: Entrance Exam (Required)

• Conducted in March 2026.
• Attend one session only.
• Retests available in May and July if needed.
• Linked in Pop up Messenger after submitting the application

⚠️ Important Notice:
Providing incomplete or falsified information may result in the application being withdrawn or enrollment revoked.

Questions?
Contact Kelly Cartwright, Project & Enrollment Coordinator
📧 kcartwright@wihi.org

If a birth certificate is not available, EACH of the following items are REQUIRED in it's place:

• Item #1 - A Sworn Notarized Statement -  Parent or guardian written explaination for the inability to produce a copy of the birth certificate
• Item #2- To Verify Name and Age of Student - Baptismal certificate indicating date and place of birth; court records; county, military, or immigration records, Passport, State ID, doctor or hospital records with sworn statements, or life insurance policy.
• Item #3 - To Verify Student's Legal Parent/Guardian- Court order of parentage, child custody order or life insurance policy

Proof of Residency for families whose driver's license address DOES NOT match the student's address AND name is not listed on Lease Agreement or Mortgage Statement:

If the parent/guardian's name is not listed on the lease or mortgage statement, an Affidavit of Residency form is required. 

This form needs to be signed and notarized by the owner of the property and the parent/guardian applying. 

Click this link for the: Affidavit Of Residency form

Families will want to click "save and continue later" once they have filled in all the information on the application. 

From there the family will get this form signed and notarized, attach it to the application and then click "submit".  

Applications submitted with blank forms will be deleted and families will need to reapply once they have all required documents available. 

WIHI and WIMA operate as programs rather than full school districts, we do not have access to all district-level special education services.

We provide Teacher Consultant (TC) support and work collaboratively with our partner districts and the WISD to coordinate necessary ancillary services, such as social work, speech, and occupational therapy.

Please note that resource room classes and self-contained special education classrooms are not available at WIHI or WIMA.

For students with an active IEP, a review meeting will be held with the student’s district Special Education Director and team, along with our Teacher Consultants, to review and discuss the student’s service needs, prior to the lottery.

The district will determine whether WIHI or WIMA is considered the student’s Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).

Once a determination has been made, any follow-up questions should be directed to the district’s Special Education Director.

Please note: WIHI and WIMA reserve the right to unenroll any student if it is determined that required special education information was knowingly omitted or falsified during the application or enrollment process.

WIMA Applicants:
Families residing outside the Ypsilanti Community Schools (YCS) district must apply and enroll to WIMA through School of Choice (SOC) with YCS.

WIHI Applicants (residing in Washtenaw County):
Families currently attending another Washtenaw County district through SOC may choose to remain with their current SOC district or return to their assigned home district when enrolling at WIHI.

WIHI Applicants (residing outside Washtenaw County or in the Dexter district):
Families must complete the SOC process and may be placed through YCS, Lincoln, or Milan, depending on availability.

If you are unsure of your assigned school district, please refer to your property tax statement or visit GreatSchools.org for assistance.

NEW TO DISTRICT ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS:

For WIMA Applicants

• If your student is conditionally accepted and does not live in the Ypsilanti Community Schools (YCS) District:
  • You will need to complete both the WIMA registration and the YCS “Schools of Choice” (SOC) registration process.
  • A link to the SOC application will be available after you submit this application.
• If your student is conditionally accepted, lives in the YCS District, but does not currently attend a YCS school:
  • You will need to complete both the WIMA registration and the YCS registration forms.
• If your student is conditionally accepted, lives in the YCS District, and already attends a YCS school:
  • You will only need to complete the WIMA registration steps—no additional YCS forms are required.

For WIHI Applicants

• If your student is conditionally accepted and currently attends their local public middle or high school in Washtenaw County (Not including Dexter District):
  • You will only need to complete the WIHI registration steps—no additional registration is required.
• If your student is conditionally accepted and does not currently attend their local public school in Washtenaw County (Not including Dexter District):
  • You will need to complete both your local public school’s registration and the WIHI registration steps.
  • This applies to families residing in the following districts:
    • Chelsea
    • Milan
    • Saline
    • Whitmore Lake
    • Ypsilanti
• Dexter Resident Applicants:
  • You will need to complete both the WIHI registration steps and the YCS “Schools of Choice” (SOC) registration process.
  • A link to the SOC application will be available after you submit this application.

If your student is conditionally accepted into WIHI through their home district, they may have the option to participate in the School of Choice (SOC) Pool.

Participating in the SOC Pool allows your student to enroll in WIHI under the Ypsilanti Community Schools (YCS) District, which makes them eligible to participate in YCS-sponsored athletics.

By clicking “Yes” below, you acknowledge that your student is willing to enroll through YCS via the School of Choice process to participate in YCS sports, and will remain a member of the YCS district through at least the 2026–2027 school year.

Special Educational Services - If the student receives special educational services through their current district, this change will also affect that as well. An additional meeting may be needed before the review and approval can occur. 

Please note:

• If your student does not receive a seat through the YCS district during the lottery, they will remain with their current district or on the waitlist, depending on the lottery results. 
• Families will be contacted in waitlist order as SOC spots become available.
• The deadline to complete a district transfer is September 30, 2026.

If your student plans to participate in athletics through their home district, or if they reside in the Dexter School District or outside Washtenaw County, please SKIP this page. 

Students residing in the Dexter School District and Outside Washtenaw County will automatically be placed under the YCS district, if conditionally accepted through the lottery.

Please skip this page by clicking “Next” below.

First Semester Enrollment (2026–2027 School Year)

Applying for 9th Grade:

• Attach your final 8th grade report card by June 15, 2026
• Until then, you can skip this page. 

Applying for 10th Grade:

• At the end of Semester 1, upload your 9th grade Semester 1 transcript.
• Upload your final (Semester 2) transcript by June 15, 2026.
• Report cards do NOT count as transcripts.

Applying for 11th Grade:

• Attach your 9th grade transcript with your application.
• At the end of Semester 1, upload your 10th grade Semester 1 transcript.
• Upload your final (Semester 2) transcript by June 15, 2026.
• Report cards do NOT count as transcripts.

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Second Semester / Mid-Year Transfer Requests (January 2027)

Applying for 9th Grade:

• Attach your Semester 1 (9th grade) transcript.

Applying for 10th Grade:

• Attach your 9th grade transcript and Semester 1 (10th grade) transcript.

Applying for 11th Grade:

• Must be enrolled in and taking all IB classes to be considered.
• Attach your 9th & 10th grade transcripts and Semester 1 (11th grade) transcript.

Applying for 12th Grade:

• Must be enrolled in and taking all IB classes to be considered.
• Attach your 9th–11th grade transcripts and Semester 1 (12th grade) transcript.

Siblings of current WIHI/WIMA students or WIHI graduates, WEOC employees, and 5th-grade students enrolled at Ypsilanti International Elementary School (YIES) may receive priority consideration for admission, provided that all application requirements have been met.

Priority consideration does not guarantee placement.

Late Applications:
Any application submitted after the published deadline—including those from YIES, WEOC employees, or siblings—will be placed on the waitlist in the order in which the completed application is received.

By signing below I, as the Parent/Legal Guardian of the student mentioned above ensure the information included in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge and if accepted I give permission for the school to register my student using the information provided, once I have officially accepted the spot:

Important Application Submission Tips

• A "Thank You" message will pop up immediately after submission (ensure your pop-up blocker is off).
• You’ll receive an application confirmation email within 72 hours. This email includes:
  • A copy of your application.
  • A link for future edits.
  • Additional forms to complete.

Please save this email as proof of submission!

Check your spam/junk folder if you don’t see it.

If no "Thank You" message appears, scroll up to check for red-highlighted errors, fix them, and submit again.

For questions, contact Kelly Cartwright, Enrollment Coordinator:
📧 kcartwright@wihi.org
📱 Text (emergencies only): 734-544-5426
🕒 Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Thank you again for your interest in our program!