Community & Student Services
Our mission is to support scholars, families, and schools by engaging all stakeholders to meet the differing academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of every scholar.
Commitment to Scholar Success
Our staff is committed to ensuring those we serve have the resources they need while at GRPS and in the real world. We work hard to meet the demands of our community and provide services that are equitable and accessible at any phase in life.
Our Focus Areas
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Building a cooperative link between home, school, and community
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Removing barriers that impede scholar growth and success
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Creating road maps to ensure our scholars succeed academically and social-emotionally
Community & Student Services Resources
Scholar Resource & Responsibility Guide (Handbook)
Our Scholar Resource & Responsibility Guide is an essential resource that outlines information related to scholar behavior and expectations at school. We encourage you to review this handbook with your child to familiarize them with the rights and responsibilities that create a safe, positive, productive learning environment.
Applications & Enrollment
Community & Student Services is the home of GRPS Enrollment. We support scholars and families by assisting with:
Records Request
Record Types Available for Request:
High School Transcripts
Proof of Attendance
- Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
Anyone seeking school records for employment, governmental benefits, or continuing education should fill out a records request form. You will also need to submit a photocopy of identification, which can be a state ID, driver's license, passport, or birth certificate, to enrollment@grps.org.
Please allow up to three business days to process the request. Community & Student Services will be in contact for updates or questions.
Diploma or GED Copy Request
Request a Copy of your Diploma:
If you are seeking a copy of your diploma, please email enrollment@grps.org with your request.
Request a Copy of your GED:
If you are seeking a copy of your GED, please visit the GED® Testing Service website by clicking the button below.
Work Permits
Scholars under the age of 18 must obtain a work permit from the school district in order to be employed. Please follow the steps below to complete a work permit.
Step 1: Obtain a Work Permit Form
Pick up a work permit form from one of the following locations:
- Your school’s main office
- The Franklin Campus administration building, located at 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. St SE
You can also download a work permit using the links below:
Step 2: Have Employer Complete Section II
Give the form to your employer.
Your employer must complete Section II and return the form to you.
Step 3: Submit Completed Form for Section III
Choose one of the following options to complete Section III:
- School Office: Bring the form to your school office. A staff member will complete Section III using verification of age (e.g., birth certificate, state ID, or school ID).
- Office of Student Services: Bring the completed form and a copy of a valid age verification document to the Office of Student Services (1331 MLK Jr. St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506). Staff will review the documents and sign the work permit.
Step 4: Receive Finalized Work Permit
The finalized permit and a supplemental letter will be returned to you.
- If finalized by Student Services, you will receive the completed documents directly.
- If finalized by the school, the school office must upload the completed work permit to the scholar’s online profile under the “Other Documents” tab.
Golden Age Pass
Grand Rapids Public Schools offers a special opportunity for our senior citizens: The GRPS Golden Age Pass Card.
If you are a senior citizen, apply for your FREE Golden Age Pass Card Card and receive:
- Free or discounted admission to many area school sponsored athletic and cultural events held within the Grand Rapids metropolitan area.
- Discounts at some area restaurants, theaters, and parking ramps.
- Reduced RAPID bus fares.
