2015: we are electronic*
Acceptance notices will go out by Friday, April 10. The Lottery is public and parents or guardians of students who were entered in the lottery by the March 6 deadline are welcome to join us in Old Town Academy’s downstairs lunchroom–but attendance is not necessary.
Everyone who submitted an application by March 6th has been entered into the lottery. Families will be notified by email if their child draws a number that gives them a place in the 2015-2016 class or if they are on the wait list.
Thank you for your interest in Old Town Academy!
To learn more about California Charter School Admissions …
How can I apply for a charter school? Are there admission requirements?
California Charter Schools are public schools open to ALL children and they are committed to serving a student body that reflects the local community. Research evidence shows that charter school students are just as diverse (racially and economically) as local community’s non-charter public schools.
By law, California Charter Schools can never have selective admissions; anyone can apply and, if more students want to attend than there are seats available, a lottery must be held to determine who is admitted.
How does the lottery system work?
California Charter Schools are open to all students who want to attend, regardless of where they live (though by law, students who live within San Diego Unified School District boundaries have a lottery preference at SDUSD authorized Charter Schools like Old Town Academy). When a Charter School receives more students applications than it has spots available, it is required by law to hold a blind lottery to determine which students will have the opportunity to attend. Students who applied during the Charter School’s open admissions period but do not get in through the lottery are placed on wait lists and are admitted as spots become available.
*In 2015 OTA will be using the InfoSnap School Choice/Lottery System.
InfoSnap: Our system is secure, transparent and auditable, to meet the needs and requirements of your district or charter school. We provide an administrative dashboard for approving incoming applications, managing your waitlist and communicating with families.