Admissions

Northwest Preparatory Academy is a state approved public charter school dedicated to the academic and social advancement of inner-city students from Pre-K4 through 8th grade. We offer an outstanding opportunity for parents desiring the absolute best academic experience for their children.

How to Enroll

Northwest Preparatory Academy Charter School is an open-enrollment charter school.  All children are enrolled on a space-available basis within each grade.  In the event that more students apply than space allows, a lottery system will be implemented.  A list shall be generated and students will be accepted as space becomes available.  Preferential placement will be considered for siblings who have completed the enrollment process.  Students who decline to enroll when accepted will be deleted from the list and re-registration will be necessary for future enrollment.
 
To enroll a student, the parent/guardian must report to the office to begin the registration process, complete and submit the information listed below.  All forms are available in the necessary language translation, upon request.  Any incomplete files will not be processed, closed after 30 days, deleted from the waiting list and placed in closed files.  Re-registration will be necessary for future enrollment.


Re-Registration

 To secure your child’s place at the Northwest Preparatory Academy Charter School for the next school term, the parent/guardian must officially pre-register their child.  Registration packets will be made available prior to the new school term along with the deadline date.  Students whose re-registration packets are received after the deadline will be enrolled on a space available basis within each grade.

Pre-Kindergarten Enrollment

 To be enrolled in Northwest Preparatory Academy’s Pre-Kindergarten program a child must be:

ü  Four (4) years old on or before September 1

ü  Limited English speaking and/or

ü  Meet the required economic guidelines

ü  Complete new student requirements

ü  A dependent of an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States

ü  A dependent of an active duty member of the Armed Forces who was injured or killed during active duty

ü  Homeless

Enrollment will be on a first-come, first-served basis until the class is full.  A waiting list will be established when the program fills.  Pre-Kindergarten students must meet the same attendance guidelines as required by the school for regular students, or the student may be withdrawn.

 
New Student Requirements 

  1. An official city, county or state birth certificate to show evidence of birth date is required for all students who have not been enrolled in Northwest Preparatory Academy.  Acceptable documents of identification are driver’s license, passport, School ID card, school report card, military ID, hospital birth record, adoption record, church baptismal record, or another legal document that established identity.  Note:  Original document, certified copy, or photocopy made and certified by the county clerk or other official who keeps the record of the above listed documents, qualify as acceptable proof of identity. 

  1. Students previously enrolled in Northwest Preparatory Academy should present the most recent report card to verify grade placement.  All students entering from another Texas school must bring their most recent report card or transfer papers from the school previously attended.

  1. Proof of residence is required.  Examples of proof of residence include lease agreement, house title, and a current utility bill.
In addition, the following will be necessary to complete the registration and enrollment process:

  • Student Enrollment Package.  This package must be completed in its entirety.  It is used to record all basic information about the student and the family, including home, work, and emergency telephone numbers.  The packet includes the Application, Home Language Survey, Educational Background Survey, Health History Form, and Student Pick-Up Form.
 
  • Birth Certificate (Original)

  • Social Security Card (Original)

  • Medical Information.  This information must be submitted for all students within the first 30 days of attendance, which includes immunization schedules (shot record), family medical information, the child’s medical history (including allergies, asthma, etc), and a Medication Authorization Form to permit the school to dispense specified medication to the student, as prescribed

  • Free and Reduced Price Meals Application.  This form allows families to apply for federally funded meals.   This form must be completed for all students and include student’s name, address, parent’s/guardian’s signature, and proof of income or federal assistance number which must be no more than 30 days prior to the first day of school.
 
  • Report Card.  Must be most current report card from the academic year immediately prior to enrollment with Northwest Preparatory Academy.
 
  • Standardized Tests (STAAR, IOWA (ITBS), Stanford Test, etc.). Must be most current test scores from the academic year immediately prior to enrollment with Northwest Preparatory Academy.

  • Copy of Special Education Documents ( if applicable, and if student was not enrolled the previous year)

  • Proof of Residency (utility bill such as lights, water, gas)

  • Proof of Family Income (Pre Kindergarten students only) 

  • Parent/Guardian Identification (Texas Driver’s License or Texas ID)

  • Withdrawal Form (from another school district when enrolling after the school year has begun)

  • Notification of any Court Order affecting the student (At the time of registration, the parent/guardian should notify the school of any court order affecting the child.)

*It is extremely important that a parent/guardian complete the entire packet, sign the required forms and return them to the registrar.
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