Syringa Mountain School is a public charter school. Public charter schools in the State of Idaho follow a state-mandated process for admissions and enrollment (see Idaho Code Statue 33-5205). When demand for enrollment exceeds the number of available spaces public charters must, annually, hold an enrollment lottery.
How to apply for the 2023-2024 lottery. An Enrollment Application must be completed and submitted to Syringa Mountain School for all students interested in attending SMS for the 2023-2024 school year. Applications may be submitted electronically below. The State of Idaho requires that your student be 5 years old by September 1st, 2023 in order to attend Kindergarten (please refer to Idaho Code Statute 33-201) for the 2023-2024 school year. Proof of birth date is required prior to enrolling.
*We will be accepting lottery applications for students eligible for enrollment during 2023-2024 on February 6th – March 3rd (5 years old by September 1st, 2023) school year. Any questions contact info@syringamountainschool.org or call 208-806-2880 ext 2.
Informational Sessions for Interested Families and Students. Syringa Mountain School will host an Open House for all interested students and families to learn more about SMS and to tour the school facilities on February 22nd at 6 PM. We are also open for on-going tours Tuesday-Thursday @9am – please contact our main office to schedule a visit!
When to Apply. Syringa Mountain School will be accepting lottery enrollment on Feb. 6th for students entering Kindergarten through 8th grades for the 2023-2024 school year. Syringa Mountain School will continue accepting applications through March 3rd, 2023.
**We are only accepting lottery applications for students eligible for enrollment during 2023-2024 (5 years old by September 1st, 2023) school year.
When is the Lottery? Syringa Mountain School will hold its 2023-2024 enrollment lottery to Date on March 8th at 4021 Glenbrook Drive. The lottery is open to the public.
Lottery Process. The Idaho Legislature established the lottery process for charter school admission in Idaho Code Statute 33-5205. Please review this state statute for details regarding the lottery process. As a brief overview, all applicants are placed into grade-level-specific ‘Lottery Priority Groups’ as follows:
- First Priority: Returning students who are currently enrolled to SMS.
- Second Priority: Founders preference: The children of founders and full-time employees, provided that this admission preference shall be limited to not more than 10 percent of the total enrollment. Once the number of founders’ applicants reaches the 10 percent limit, the remaining children of founders will not be included in this category. Once this category is filled, the remaining students will be categorized according to the highest level of preference for which they are otherwise eligible.
- Third Priority: Siblings of pupils already enrolled in SMS.
- Fourth Priority: Prospective students residing in the primary attendance area of SMS.
- Fifth Priority: Prospective students residing outside the primary attendance area of SMS.
When are Lottery Results Posted? You will receive an email if you are selected.
Offers for Enrollment. All students that secure placement during the lottery will receive an email from Syringa Mountain School providing an ‘Offer for Enrollment’ by March 8th. Offers of enrollment must be accepted within 48 hrs. If no response is received within 48 hours, the student’s name will be moved to the bottom of the enrollment or waiting list. Students that do not secure placement during the lottery will be placed on the waiting list and will be contacted if space becomes available.
Non-Discrimination: Syringa Mountain School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, and national or ethnic origin in its educational and admissions policies and affords to all students the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available at the school.
IF LOTTERY IS NECESSARY:
Time: March 8th, 2023 09:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
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