The Mantoux test is requested. Enrollment Options Students may enroll in schools other than those in their neighborhood under two options, Voluntary Transfer Program and Open Enrollment. The Voluntary Transfer Program is available for minority students in certain attendance areas and for non-minority students who choose to attend the district s magnet schools. Within-district open enrollment is for Des Moines resident students who want to enroll in a school other than their neighborhood school. They must complete a formal application between July 1 and January 1 of the year prior to enrollment.
Applications are available from the school or the department of student services.
Between-district open enrollment is for students from other school districts who want to enroll in the Des Moines Public Schools. They must submit an application to their resident district by January 1 to be considered for the following year. Those enrolling in kindergarten have until June 30.