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How does the DPS choice application work?

During the application window mid-January to mid-February, families rank their top school preferences and submit their Choice application. DPS then matches students to schools based on those preferences, as well as school admission priorities and available space.

What is DPS schoolchoice open enrollment?

The DPS SchoolChoice open enrollment process is for any student who wants or needs to attend a new school for the following school year, particularly “transitioning” students, typically incoming kinder, sixth- and ninth-grade students.

Who can take part in DPS schoolchoice?

But, any student who wants to attend a school other than their neighborhood school can take part in SchoolChoice. The DPS SchoolChoice open enrollment process is for any student who wants or needs to attend a new school for the following school year, particularly “transitioning” students, typically incoming kinder, sixth- and ninth-grade students.

When is the DPS schoolchoice window for 2022?

The DPS SchoolChoice window for the 2022-23 school year is Jan. 14 through 4 p.m. Feb. 15, 2022. To prepare for SchoolChoice, families — particularly those with incoming ECE, kindergarten, sixth- and ninth-grade students — should begin thinking about which schools might be of interest to them for next school year.

What is DPS based on?

Is Colorado an open enrollment state?

Is DPS a real choice school?

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What is DPS based on?

DPS then matches students to schools based on those preferences, as well as school admission priorities and available space. The system, based on the 2012 Nobel Prize-winning work of Dr. Al Roth, is designed to maximize the number of students getting their most-preferred school.

Is Colorado an open enrollment state?

Colorado has long been an open enrollment state, meaning that students can choose to attend their assigned neighborhood school, or they can apply to other public schools within their district, or even outside it.

Is DPS a real choice school?

DPS is one of the only districts in the country in which virtually all its schools are options in this enrollment process. Because of its commitment to real choice, DPS was twice rated the No. 1 school district in the country for school choice by the Brookings Institution.

Enroll in Your Neighborhood School

If you are new to Denver and need to enroll in a school for the current year, or your Denver address has changed, type your new address into School Finder to locate your neighborhood school.

Enroll In a School Other Than Your Neighborhood School

If you are new to Denver, or your Denver address has changed, and would like to attend a school other than your neighborhood school, please complete a Mid-Year Entry application to your preferred schools by creating an account and logging in here.

If You Live in an Enrollment Zone

If you are new to Denver, or your Denver address has changed, and you now reside in an enrollment zone, please complete a Mid-Year Entry application to your preferred schools by creating an account and logging in here. We encourage you to first create a Parent Portal account, then logging in using your Portal username and password.

Administrative Transfers

If you want to change schools but have not moved, please contact the school where your student is currently enrolled to request the Administrative Transfer form. Transfer approval is based on space availability, demonstration of genuine need and student history.

What is a DPS school?

DPS is one of the only districts in the country in which virtually all schools participate. When choosing a school, we encourage all students to first look at their neighborhood school. But, any student who wants to attend a school other than their neighborhood school can take part in SchoolChoice.

What is the DPS's belief in equity?

DPS believes all families should have equitable access to the schools they feel are the best fit for their students, regardless of their background or address.

What is round 1 school choice?

SchoolChoice is for any student who wants or needs to attend a new school for the following school year, particularly “transitioning” students, typically incoming kinder, sixth- and ninth-grade students. All incoming preschool students, as well as incoming students who reside in an enrollment zone, must complete an application.

Do you have to fill out a school choice application for 2020-21?

Kinder through 11th grade: Generally speaking, if your student is currently in kindergarten through 11th grade and will be staying at his or her current school for 2020-21, you do not have to fill out a SchoolChoice application.

What is DPS based on?

DPS then matches students to schools based on those preferences, as well as school admission priorities and available space. The system, based on the 2012 Nobel Prize-winning work of Dr. Al Roth, is designed to maximize the number of students getting their most-preferred school.

Is Colorado an open enrollment state?

Colorado has long been an open enrollment state, meaning that students can choose to attend their assigned neighborhood school, or they can apply to other public schools within their district, or even outside it.

Is DPS a real choice school?

DPS is one of the only districts in the country in which virtually all its schools are options in this enrollment process. Because of its commitment to real choice, DPS was twice rated the No. 1 school district in the country for school choice by the Brookings Institution.