Early Year Program Comparison
Early Programs
Preschool
Preschool
Location: ECEC
Age
Children must turn 3 or 4 years old by December 1 of the year in which they are registering.
Daily Schedule
Half and Full Day Options
Description
- Students learn social and emotional skills through purposeful play and exploration
- Builds a strong founation for future school success by focusing on essential skills and concepts at an age-appropriate pace
Curriculum
Uses Creative Curriculum. Supports learning through hands-on activities.
Aligned to Michigan Early Childhood Standards.
Lessons plans focus on social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development.
Busing
Not available
To Register
3 year old
- New families register online starting at 8 a.m. on Feb. 12, 2026 http://novi.arux.app
4 Year Old
- Begins Jan. 5, 2026
- Enrollment starts via Oakland Schools. As you complete the process, select Novi ECEC. Info will then be sent to NCSD
- Families are admitted into available spots based on the prioritization guidelines set forth by the county
District Parent Info Night
Scheduled for Feb. 4, 2026 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Novi Meadows Cafeteria.
Building Orientation Night
August 2026
Dates and times will be communicated in your child's placement letter sent in May.
Wildcat Launch
Wildcat Launch KDG
All K-4 Schools
Age
Children must turn 5 years old between September 2 and December 1 of the year in which they are registering.
Daily Schedule
Full Day
9 a.m.-3:52 p.m.
Description
Develop academic skills, independence, and self-regulation. Intentional focus on social/emotional development. Become confident communicators and build social skills. Lower maximum class size.
Curriculum
Kindergarten curriculum aligned to Michigan standards.
Focus on exposure to topics/skills.
Uses high-interest themes and play-based learning to engage curiosity.
Busing
Available outside of the 1-mile walk zone for your home school.
Registration
Begins Feb. 2, 2026
Must be completed by May 1, 2026 for home building placement priority
New-to-Novi Student:
- Complete pre-registration form on the district's enrollment page
- Wait for an email from PowerSchool@novik12.org, then create an account
- Complete the enrollment paperwork via the PowerSchool Parent Portal
District Parent Info Night
Jan. 20, 2026, 6-7 p.m. at Novi High School
Building Orientation Night
May 2026
Please register for further information and building date details
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
All K-4 Schools
Age
Children must be 5 years old on or before September 1 of the year in which they are registering.
Daily Schedule
Full Day
9 a.m.-3:52 p.m.
Description
- Focus on mastery of Kindergarten skills and curriculum standards
- Students learn skills for success,
- Greater emphasis on academic goals.
Curriculum
Michigan Kindergarten standards: Mastery focus.
Uses hands-on learning and gradual release of responsibility.
Busing
Available outside of the 1-mile walk zone at your home school.
Registration
Begins Feb. 2, 2026
Must be completed by May 1, 2026 for home building placement priority
New-to-Novi Student:
- Complete pre-registration form on the district's enrollment page
- Wait for an email from PowerSchool@novik12.org, then create an account
- Complete the enrollment paperwork via the PowerSchool Parent Portal
District Parent Info Night
Jan. 20, 2026 from 6-7 p.m. at Novi High School.
Building Orientation Night
May 2026
Please register for further information and building date details.
First Grade
1st Grade
All K-4 Schools
Age
Children are typically 6 years old on or before September 1 of the year in which they are registering.
Daily Schedule
Full Day
9 a.m.-3:52 p.m.
Description
- Focus on mastery of 1st grade skills and standards
- Students develop greater independence
- Longer engagement expected during lessons.
Curriculum
Michigan 1st Grade standards: Mastery focus.
Includes whoile-small group learning and increased independence.
Busing
Available outside of the 1-mile walk zone at your home school.
To Register
Begins April 1, 2026
New-to-Novi Student:
- Complete pre-registration form on the district's enrollment page
- Wait for an email from PowerSchool@novik12.org, then create an account
- Complete the enrollment paperwork via the PowerSchool Parent Portal
District Parent Info Night
Not applicable for first grade families. Contact building principal for specific questions
Building Orientation Night
Not applicable for first grade families. Contact building principal for specific questions