Enrollment Support
If you are currently enrolling in Great Lakes Learning Academy and need some assistance here is some information that might help you get started.
Documentation
When enrolling in GLLA you will be asked for the following documents. Click below to read additional information about each.
Proof of Residencey
A copy of one of the following documents must be provided for each household to verify your legal residence.
Important notes!
Please be sure all documents:
If you are currently in a temporary living situation (hotel, AirBnB, etc.) and therefore do not have one of the above proofs of residency, please reach out to our McKinney Vento Coordinator, Theresa Sprouse at [email protected] or 810-471-4989 to discuss options.
- Utility bill: Acceptable documents include gas, electric, water, sewage, garbage/trash, propane oil, or Internet bill that is dated within the last 60 days and that includes your name and service address. Please note that disconnect, “final notice,” or shutoff notices are not acceptable.
- Mortgage statement that identifies the property address dated within the last 60 days.
- Current signed lease agreement (terms not expired) signed by the caretaker and landlord from within the last year.
- Property tax bill from within the last year.
- Voter’s Registration card and a Driver’s License submitted together.
Important notes!
Please be sure all documents:
- Are out of the envelope
- Picture shows all four corners of the document
- Shows all pages of the document (if applicable)
- Is clear and legible - blurry photos will be rejected
If you are currently in a temporary living situation (hotel, AirBnB, etc.) and therefore do not have one of the above proofs of residency, please reach out to our McKinney Vento Coordinator, Theresa Sprouse at [email protected] or 810-471-4989 to discuss options.
Immunizations
Evidence of each child’s immunizations must be provided on one of the following:
If you do not have a copy of your student’s immunization record and your student has been immunized in Michigan, you can request their record from the Michigan Immunization Portal.
For those with religious or personal exemptions, please ensure that your provider uploads the waiver to the Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MICR).
- Official Michigan state immunization form
- Immunization booklet
- Official school records
- Health care provider printout
If you do not have a copy of your student’s immunization record and your student has been immunized in Michigan, you can request their record from the Michigan Immunization Portal.
For those with religious or personal exemptions, please ensure that your provider uploads the waiver to the Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MICR).
Proof of Age
A copy of the official birth certificate for each child must be provided.
Please note: Certificates of Live Birth (the document with footprints provided by the hospital), are not accepted as official birth certificates.
If your student was born in Michigan and you need a new copy, you can order an official birth certificate online via this VitalChek link.
Are you struggling to provide this documentation? We’re here to help! Please call 800-382-6010 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (ET), Monday through Friday.
Please note: Certificates of Live Birth (the document with footprints provided by the hospital), are not accepted as official birth certificates.
If your student was born in Michigan and you need a new copy, you can order an official birth certificate online via this VitalChek link.
Are you struggling to provide this documentation? We’re here to help! Please call 800-382-6010 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (ET), Monday through Friday.
Report Card/Transcript
The student’s most recent report card (for grades 6-8) or transcript (for grades 9-12th) are required for enrollment so the counseling department may begin placing your student in classes. Although we will reach out to your previous school to transfer all student records after your student is fully enrolled, we will need you to be able to provide this information beforehand. You can do so by contacting your previous school and having them send this information to you or fax it directly to us.
Our Great Lakes Learning Academy registrar will send a full records request to your former school as soon as your student is officially enrolled in GLLA. This is important to know because your previous school may contact you about truancy if your student is not in class. It is important to submit all the above information in a timely manner because your previous school cannot withdraw your student until they receive a records request from us and we cannot request records until your student is officially enrolled.
Registrar Contact Information:
Danielle Fisher
[email protected]
810-428-4559
Registrar Contact Information:
Danielle Fisher
[email protected]
810-428-4559
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Computer Help (if provided by the school)
Computer Setup
You can find the computer setup guide here.
These directions explain how to set up the Connections Academy computer loaned to you using the student username and password sent to you through email. Note that not all families will receive a computer. You can opt for one computer per household during the enrollment process. If you have made an error in your election please contact 800-382-6010.
Computer Password
For the computer password self service guide click here. This guide explains how to reset your Connections Academy computer password.
You can find the computer setup guide here.
These directions explain how to set up the Connections Academy computer loaned to you using the student username and password sent to you through email. Note that not all families will receive a computer. You can opt for one computer per household during the enrollment process. If you have made an error in your election please contact 800-382-6010.
Computer Password
For the computer password self service guide click here. This guide explains how to reset your Connections Academy computer password.
Family Orientation
Once you are enrolled your student and caretaker can begin completing the online family orientation program in your Pearson Online Classroom login. Take note, the student must be logged into their account to complete this orientation (not under the caretaker’s login). The family orientation provides guidance and clear expectations about what students need to know to be successful in online school and how Learning Coaches can support and empower their students during the school year.
Welcome Call
Academic Placement
Every student is assigned a counselor based on their last name. If you have questions about your student’s grade level or class placements you can find your school counselor here.
