Student Application and Open Enrollment Information

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Application Process:

• Any student in grades 5-8 may apply for admission to Compass Charter.  Students considered at risk of academic failure will receive first priority for acceptance. "At risk" is defined by indicators such as state test scores, school grades, previous retention, attendance, etc., and will determine status.  Students zoned for Bartow will receive a priority to attend the Compass Middle Charter School.  However, the charter school will be open to any students within the district who qualify based on available seats.
• Applications may be completed online using the application link; click for link.  All applications received during the open enrollment period will be treated as though they arrived at the same time.  A computerized lottery system is used to randomly sort and select applicants to determine seats on an available basis.  Once all seats are filled, the lottery will continue so that each applicant is either given a seat or a number on the waiting list.  Enrollment will be determined by grade levels and physical space as well as the priorities listed below: siblings, students of staff and the governing board, and students in the zoned area.

Acceptance Procedure:

• Parents will be notified by email of the application status of their child to Compass Middle Charter School on May 11, 2026.  One week will be given to respond to accept or reject your student’s slot.  If a response is not received, the next applicant will be notified, and the non-responder will be removed from the list.  A new application must be completed for future consideration.  After the open enrollment period, applications will be contacted as slots become available.