Enrollment

It is the intention of the school to reflect the community it serves. Applications are accepted from any family residing in the Chester Upland School District or surrounding districts in PA.

Applying for the 2024/25 School Year

Applications for the 2024/25 school year will be accepted from February 1 - February 29 and will be processed through our school lottery.  

The lottery is a random drawing process which assigns each applicant a place on the waiting list and will be conducted on March 8, 2024.  

Applications received after February 29th will be considered only after the waiting list, generated by the lottery, has been exhausted.

Completing the application DOES NOT guarantee admission.

Need Help?

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.

If you still need help, submit a HELP TICKET with a description of your issue and someone will get back to you. 

Application Instructions

Applying for the first time?

Go HERE
  • Select "I Do Not have an Account Registered on the Parent Portal.
  • Follow instructions to create an account, add your child and complete a new student application.
Applying again?
 
  • Go HERE
  • You must use the email address you originally applied with in order to access your account.
  • If you forgot your password, there is an option to reset it.
  • Once you login, you will see the "new student application" alongside your student's name.
  • Review your information from last year and update it as needed.

Anti-Discrimination Policy

The Chester Charter Scholars Academy does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, sex, color, religion or any other classification protected by law in the administration of its education and admission policies.

Grade Placement Instructions for 2024/25

Final grade placement will not be confirmed until an official school transcript or report card is received and reviewed. Please be advised that if any false or misleading information is provided your child’s offer for enrollment may be revoked. Applicants for all grade levels must satisfy the placement requirements indicated below.

Incoming Kindergarteners

Children entering kindergarten who reside in the Chester Upland School District must be 5 years old on or before September 30th. Students who reside in other districts must be 5 years old on or before the date required for kindergarten by their school district.

All incoming kindergarteners must attend CCSA's six week summer program (lunch and transportation from Chester-Upland area are provided). Parents of enrolled kindergarteners MUST attend parent workshops at CCSA this summer (dates TBD).

Incoming Grades 1–8

Upon acceptance, students in grades 1-8 must provide a final report card from the 2024/2025 school year demonstrating promotion.

Incoming High School Students

Those entering grades 9-12 should apply to the appropriate grade in progression. Applicants must have fulfilled the following credit requirements:

Students entering 9th Grade must have a report card demonstrating promotion from 8th grade.

Students entering 10th Grade must have at least 7 credits, including 1 year of Math, Science, English, and History.

Students entering 11th Grade must have at least 14 credits, including 2 years of Math, Science, English, History and 1 year of world language.

Students entering 12th Grade must have at least 21 credits, including 3 years of Math, Science, English, History and 2 years of world language.

Enrollment Guidelines for the 2024/25 Academic Year

Re-Enrollment and Sibling Applications

 January 22 - 31, 2024

Currently enrolled students will maintain their seat for 2024/25 by completing the Re-enrollment form. To re-enroll, access the form through the Focus parent portal. You will need to use the information sent to you in the re-enrollment email notification. This process is for current students only.

Families with siblings residing in the same household may apply for enrollment at this time through the re-enrollment form.

For assistance with the online process, view the CCSA Re-enrollment Tutorial video.

 

Open Enrollment

 February 1 - 29, 2024

New students are welcome to complete an application for the 2024/25 and will be included in the lottery process. Siblings will take preference.

Click HERE to apply.

Lottery

March 8, 2024

The lottery is a random drawing process which assigns each applicant a place on the waiting list. Our student information system will electronically assign a number to each student in the pool of applicants. Parents will be notified via email if a seat is available. Please note: Seats in grades 1 - 12 will not open until the completion of the 2023/24 school year.

Applications received after February 29th will be considered only after the waiting list, generated by the lottery, has been exhausted.

 

Lottery Information