{"id":81,"date":"2011-05-04T05:02:45","date_gmt":"2011-05-04T05:02:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mgis.11th-hour-solutions.com\/?page_id=81"},"modified":"2025-06-27T16:46:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T16:46:24","slug":"enrollment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mps.school\/mgis\/about\/enrollment\/","title":{"rendered":"Enrollment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; module_class=&#8221;page-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]Our inclusive, international, and diverse learning community welcomes new students in younger grades. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Families of K4 to first-grade students can follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/mpsmke.com\/enroll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MPS Online Enrollment process<\/a> to request a seat for their child. Students enrolling in grades two through five require prior German-language experience.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1OkaHC4xkr4u_Iyk3sOrKt7AldIQoAXfL\/preview\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" allow=\"autoplay\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Enrollment FAQ<\/h2>\n<p><strong>What happens if MGIS has more applicants than open seats?<\/strong><br \/>Students are randomly selected by computer lottery when there are more applicants than open seats. Students who are not assigned to MGIS during the lottery process will be placed on a waiting list for the upcoming year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the enrollment timeline?<br \/><\/strong> February is the enrollment period for MPS kindergarten programs. Watch our school and district website for updates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What happens when a family misses the enrollment deadline?<\/strong><br \/>Families can apply to MGIS through August. We do not accept students mid-year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can families who live outside Milwaukee apply to MGIS?<\/strong><br \/>Yes, but they must complete both the <a href=\"https:\/\/mpsmke.com\/enroll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MPS Online Enrollment process<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/dpi.wi.gov\/open-enrollment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Department of Public Instruction open enrollment process<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the process for enrolling children who have prior German-language experience in grades two and above?<\/strong><br \/>Please contact Parent Coordinator Ed Possing at <a href=\"mailto:possine@milwaukee.k12.wi.us\">possine@milwaukee.k12.wi.us<\/a> or (414) 393-5604.<\/p>\n<h2>Tours<\/h2>\n<p>Milwaukee German Immersion School hosts Night Tours once or twice each year for prospective parents and students. Check out our <a href=\"..\/..\/visit\/\">visit page<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our inclusive, international, and diverse learning community welcomes new students in younger grades. Families of K4 to first-grade students can follow the MPS Online Enrollment process to request a seat for their child. Students enrolling in grades two through five require prior German-language experience. Enrollment FAQ What happens if MGIS has more applicants than open [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":97,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<a class=\"hoverZoomLink\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Jf57FTcjTQpQlKrA2o0fi4uE9XrTKKKM\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <img class=\"wp-image-6158 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/mgis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2011\/05\/About-MGIS-300x292.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"136\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><img class=\"wp-image-6160 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/mgis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2011\/05\/parent-testimony-300x292.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"136\" \/><a class=\"hoverZoomLink\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1M0cLsQEL5f4zwHn4MwR5SZsHyN7JqlmA\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<img class=\"wp-image-6159 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/mgis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2011\/05\/Kgtn-at-MGIS-300x292.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"136\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Cz8OCItvgGE5dCetSRnivi1lz97GoUDP\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/a>\r\n<h2><\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"b0so\" data-offset-key=\"5nkdq-0-0\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"b0so\" data-offset-key=\"ed31a-0-0\">\r\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"ed31a-0-0\">\r\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center\"><b>We are excited to offer Night Tours on Thursday, February 27th @ 6:15 pm<\/b><b>.<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center\"><b> Night Tours is an open house-style tour and information night for new families interested in seeing Milwaukee German Immersion School, meeting some of our amazing teachers, and learning about why giving your child a second language is the best gift ever!<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><b>To RSVP, please contact Ed Possing at <\/b><b>414-393-5604,\u00a0<\/b><b>possine@milwaukee.k12.wi.us\r\nor complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/CHQnh7JYzGBsnHJQA\">sign-up form.<\/a><\/b><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2><\/h2>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Ready to Enroll for the 2024-2025 school year? Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/MPSENROLL\">MPS Enrollment site <\/a>for more details!<\/h2>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1OkaHC4xkr4u_Iyk3sOrKt7AldIQoAXfL\/view?usp=sharing\"><strong>Check out our new enrollment video!<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><\/h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/mgis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/01\/2.png\"><img class=\"wp-image-7797 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/mgis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/01\/2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"422\" height=\"546\" \/><\/a>We accept new students at the K4, K5, and 1st-grade level without prior German. Admission at grades 2-5 is dependent upon the student's German language skills and space availability. Parents and guardians interested in applying to our award-winning school should do 2 things:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/en\/Schools\/How-to-Apply.htm\">Milwaukee residents apply online through the MPS website<\/a>.\u00a0 Enrollment for K4 and K5 is during February. If you miss this window, you can still apply to our school through August. We do not accept students mid-year.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/dpi.wi.gov\/open-enrollment\">Non-Milwaukee residents must apply both with DP<\/a>I and with MPS. Please call\u00a0our Parent Coordinator, <a href=\"mailto:possine@milwaukee.k12.wi.us\">Herr Possing<\/a>, at 414-393-5604 for further information.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOur school year office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. 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