College Park Academy Public Charter School Registration and Charter Lottery
AT-A-GLANCE : * Please note: We do NOT conduct tours
Who can apply- Any PGCPS student in grades 5th-9th; When to apply – PGCPS Lottery Window: November – January; GRADES SERVED: 6-12
Program Description
College Park Academy (CPA) is a rigorous college-preparatory school, with robust extra-curricular enrichment programs, and early college credit opportunities. This dynamic school that features blended learning will enable students to earn college credits (including credits at the University of Maryland) in Prince George’s County by high school commencement.
Things You Need to Know About Enrolling in a Charter School
IMPORTANT: In order to submit an application, please note that your child must have a PGCPS student identification number via SYNERGY Parent VUE and receive it at least 48 hours prior to the close of the lottery application deadline.
Transportation
Transportation to and from charter schools is not provided by Prince George’s County Public Schools. Transportation is the sole responsibility of the parent. Parents must provide transportation for their students (located near the College Park Metro).
Charter School Lottery application
Please visit PGCPS.Org for more information
Lottery Screenshots– Click on Online Registration (OLR). Under the 27-28 school year, select Charter School Lottery. Follow the application instructions to apply.
Sibling Preference Process
Prince George’s County Public Schools give lottery preference to new students who already have a sibling in the school. Siblings must live in the same household, have the same responsible parent/guardian, and both current sibling and incoming sibling must be enrolled at the charter school for the upcoming school year. Sibling preference is based on seat availability and never a guarantee to be offered a seat. (Friends, cousins or two separate families living under the same roof do not qualify as siblings).
Geographic Preference
Students who live within the boundaries of the catchment area, which includes the following elementary schools have a geographic preference: Berwyn Heights, Cherokee Lane, Hollywood, Paint Branch, Riverdale, and University Park (the “Limited Catchment Area”). You must submit a valid Lottery application submitted by the deadline to be eligible for a geographic preference. Geographic preference is never a guarantee to be offered a seat.
For additional questions regarding the Lottery application or enrolling your student at College Park Academy, please contact our registrar, Ms. Barbara Robinson at barbara3.robinson@pgcps.org or (240)-696-3206.