Faqs
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I applied early in the application window for open enrollment. Does that make a difference?
It does not matter when you applied as long as you met the application deadline. The only time that would make a difference is if the number of applications do not exceed the number of openings, in which case it would be on a first-come, first-serve basis, providing that your …
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If necessary, how does the lottery work?
Applications received on or before the deadline of January 10, 2020, by 4 p.m. are eligible for the lottery. If necessary, the lottery drawing will take place on February 4, 2020, in the Multipurpose Room at Focus Academy at 6:30 p.m. The lottery is open to the public, where names …
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If my student’s name is chosen am I guaranteed a spot?
Focus Academy’s policy, requires the IEP team to interview all prospective students and families to ensure that the student meets the eligibility requirements as stated in our charter. The interview process can take 1-2 hours. Due to this lengthy process, all applicants may not have had the opportunity to interview …
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How will I be notified if my student is being offered a spot at Focus Academy?
After a lottery, in addition to placing a phone call, the Admissions staff will send you an email to let you know if your child was selected for a seat (providing interview took place), selected for an interview (placement pending) or placed on a waiting list. You will have five …
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Can I attend the lottery?
If necessary, the lottery is held in public and will be held at Focus Academy’s Multipurpose Room in the main building on February 2, 2021, at 4 p.m. You are not required to attend the lottery. Attending the lottery has absolutely no impact on whether your child is selected or …
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If my child is selected, what is the next step?
After the lottery, you will have five full working days in which to accept or decline the seat once it is offered. The number of days in which to accept or decline the seat may be changed from five days to two days once we get closer to the start …