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ATTENTION: Due to the spread of COVID-19, our campus is currently closed until further notice. Our admissions staff can be reached remotely either by email (enrollment@paulcharter.org) or via our Enrollment Help Hotline: (202) 378-2268. The deadline for enrollment is June 15th

New Families

All new families should adhere to the following steps:

STEP 1:  Complete the common application online through www.myschooldc.org.  NOTE:  To increase your chances of being matched with Paul PCS, please rank Paul PCS #1

STEP 2: Lottery results will be released on March 27, 2020. Once you have been matched with Paul PCS, you will receive a notification from MySchoolDC. You will also receive an email and mailed letter from Paul’s admissions coordinator with next steps regarding the enrollment process.

Matched and Returning Families

All new and returning families must adhere to the following steps:

STEP 1: You will receive an email with a “snapcode” to begin the online enrollment process.

NEW FAMILIES: Click here to begin the online enrollment process. First time users will need to enter their “snapcode.” If you already started your application, click “Continue Your Work” on the right of the page.

RETURNING FAMILIES: Click here to begin the enrollment process for this school year. Once you enter your snapcode, you will be prompted to “Sign In”. If you remember your credentials from last school year, you can enter them here (there is a “Forgot Password” option) or you can create a new account.

If you have any problems with accessing the online registration form, please email us at enrollment@paulcharter.org or call our hotline at (202) 378-2268.

STEP 2: Once you have completed your online enrollment form, you will receive an email within one week that invites you to complete registration, including providing proof of DC residency, virtually using DocuSign. **You will receive virtual registration information only after completing the online enrollment form. The deadline to complete this is June 15th.**

NOTE: The person providing proof of DC residency must be the student’s parent or legal guardian/custodian. You may be asked to submit court documents to establish guardianship/custodianship.

If you are not the parent or legal guardian/custodian via court order, you will need to submit additional documentation to verify Other Primary Caregiver (OPC) status. These forms will be available in DocuSign but please reach out if you have any questions. More information on OPC requirements can be found here: English / Spanish

When our school building reopens you can also come to the school to submit your paperwork in person at Paul PCS (5800 8th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011) between the hours of 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. The form is attached in English here and is available in Spanish, French, Amharic, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, and other languages here. Do not email these forms. We can only accept these forms via DocuSign or in person.

In addition to providing Proof of DC Residency, all new and returning families will need to submit the following documents – all of which must be submitted via DocuSign or in person when we reopen:

  • Immunization Documents are now required but can be submitted after June 15th (More Information | Más información)
  • DC Child Physical& Oral Health Certificates
  • Free/Reduced Lunch Application, available July 2020
  • Final Report Card (all grades), after the current school year ends
    • The final report for the school year must show completion of the previous grade or be accompanied by a letter from the school stating your child successfully completed the grade. Your child’s grade level placement at Paul PCS is not guaranteed until this documentation is received
    • Official Transcript (10th and 11th grade applicants, and 9th grade applicants who earned high school credit in middle school), after the school year ends.
    • The transcript review will determine the appropriate grade level and course placement. If a student does not meet the requirements for the grade level that they were accepted for, they may be placed back on our waiting list for the appropriate grade level. The final report card and transcript for the year must be provided by June 29th, 2020.

Additional requirements for NEW FAMILIES ONLY:

Online Enrollment

All students (NEW and RETURNING) must complete the following steps and provide the following documents in order to complete the enrollment process by the deadline given in your offer letter/email/phone call:

STEP 1: Click here to access our Online Enrollment Portal.  Para matricularse en español, haga clic aquí.

*Note you need your InfoSnap code that was emailed or mailed to you. If you have not received your InfoSnap code, please contact the school’s Registrar: enrollment@paulcharter.org | 202.378.2268.

STEP 2: Once you have completed the online enrollment, prove your DC Residency by completing this form and providing proof of DC residency, virtually using Docusign. The deadline for enrollment is June 15th.

STEP 3: (NEW STUDENTS ONLY)  In addition to the above documents, NEW students must provide/complete the following documents to complete the enrollment process:

Notes

  • You are required to provide copies of report cards for the current school year.  Students applying for high school grades must also provide an official school transcript.  A student’s final acceptance into Paul Public Charter School is contingent upon a favorable review of their final transcript by our School Registrar.
  • The transcript review will determine the appropriate grade level and course placement. If a student does not meet the requirements for the grade level that they were accepted for, they may be placed back on our waiting list for the appropriate grade level. The final report card and transcript for the year must be provided by June 30th, 2020.
  • The final report for the school year must show completion of the previous grade or be accompanied by a letter from the school stating your child successfully completed the grade.  Your child’s grade level placement at Paul PCS is not guaranteed until this documentation is received.

Office Hours for Enrollment

Paul’s enrollment team is available to assist you remotely until the building reopens. You can reach the team by emailing enrollment@paulcharter.org or calling our enrollment hotline at (202) 378-2268 between 8:30 – 5:00 pm daily.

When Paul reopens, our main office staff will be able support you in-person. You can submit your paperwork to our main office at 5800 Eighth Street, NW. (Note: Due to the citywide COVID-19 response, our office hours and the enrollment deadline is subject the change depending on when DCPS reopens so please check back here for updates. We will also send out information via email.)

Call Support Hours:

Monday through Friday         8:00am – 5:00pm

Paul PCS Enrollment Contact

For more information or questions about enrollment at Paul PCS, please contact:

Iris Carlo | enrollment@paulcharter.org | 202.378.2268*

*Enrollment Help Hotline

Paul PCS Non-Discrimination Disclosure

Paul Public Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or disability. You can read our entire Non-Discrimination Disclosure by clicking here. For questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, please contact our Business Operations Office at (202) 291-7499 x2260.

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