Colorado Open EnrollmentFrequently Asked QuestionsОткрытая регистрация - На русскомWhat is open enrollment?When can I open enroll my child?How do I open enroll my child?How do I find the right school?Is transportation provided when I open enroll my child?What are the restrictions for participation in high school athletics when students open enroll?When can a school district deny open enrollment?What is open enrollment?"Open Enrollment" is the option for Colorado students to enroll in a public school other than their assigned "neighborhood school."Example: The school district assigned the children on Tom's street to attend Snowy Mountain Elementary. After visiting Spruce Elementary, Tom's family decided that they would rather Tom attend Spruce Elementary. They filled out an open enrollment application and submitted the application before the deadline. Tom was selected to open enroll in Spruce Elementary. Because bus transportation was not provided, Tom's father drove Tom to school everyday and his mother picked him up. Students may open enroll into any public school as long as certain criteria are met. Most schools that do not have room for more students will have a waiting list. When there is room for more students, schools will either accept students on a first-come-first-served basis or hold a lottery to determine which students may enroll in the school. Check with individual schools for details. Additional restrictions may apply to the following students if they open enroll or transfer to a public school: Click here for the Open Enrollment Checklist to help guide you if you plan to enroll your child in a public school other than your neighborhood school. When can I open enroll my child?Open enrollment applications are for enrollment into a school for the next school year. School districts, and some individual schools, set their own time schedule for accepting open enrollment applications. Many school districts have open enrollment deadlines in December, January, and February, so be sure to plan ahead. Most charter and option schools have different application guidelines and timelines than the local school district. Check with individual charter and option schools to learn about their application process. Click here to find Colorado school district open enrollment web pages. How do I open enroll my child?School districts, and some individual schools (especially charter and option schools), set their own rules about where to pick up and drop off open enrollment applications. Check with the school(s) you are interested to learn about their application process. Click here to find Colorado school district open enrollment web pages. How do I find the right school?Many public schools, often called "schools of choice," have been designed to offer curricula, teaching methods, and programs that are different from traditional public schools to give parents and students more options. Some schools of choice are also "neighborhood" schools that have chosen to offer unique programs. Is transportation provided when I open enroll my child?When you open enroll into another school, transportation may or may not be provided. Check with the district or school you are transferring into. What are the restrictions for participation in high school athletics when students open enroll?Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) Rule 1800 addresses athletic eligibility in varsity sports when a student transfers to another high school. If you think this rule may apply to you, please read the rule information and view the transfer request forms starting on page 11. When can a school district deny open enrollment?Open enrollment law lists several reasons why a school district can deny an open enrollment request:
If there is not enough space at a school for students who want to transfer in, preference is usually given to students who live in the school district. Some districts may choose to give preference to an out-of-district student who scored "Unsatisfactory" on the CSAP and attends a school rated "Unsatisfactory" on the School Accountability Report. Check with the district to find out their policies for accepting students. Continue to Step 2: Decide what type of school would be best for your child
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