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What if I have questions during the application and/or newly accepted family enrollment process?

April 14, 2022 Jamie

We’re here to help you! Reach out to our Family Care team at [email protected] or (646) 472-1911. Read more

Are children assessed for placement once they are accepted?

April 14, 2022 Jamie

Schools assess new scholars’ grade-level readiness at the beginning of the school year. Assessment results may affect grade placement.  Read more

If I enroll at Success Academy, do I have to reapply every year?

April 14, 2022 Jamie

No. Once your child enrolls at Success Academy, they are guaranteed a seat through grade 12. Please keep in mind that while all scholars are entitled to re-enroll each school year, if a student or their family is failing to meet the requirements of their school (for example, accumulating excessive unexcused absences or regularly showing... Read more

Will all of my children be accepted?

April 14, 2022 Jamie

We give siblings a preference during our lottery and waitlisted acceptances. If your child has an enrolled or newly accepted sibling at a Success Academy location, they will receive a sibling preference for the school they attend (provided the school offers your child’s grade). A sibling can only gain acceptance if there is an available... Read more

How and when will I know if my child has been accepted?

April 14, 2022 Jamie

Your results will be made available soon after the lottery, usually in mid-April. You will receive an email directing you to log in to your application dashboard, where your child’s results will be.  Read more

What are the odds of getting into SA?

April 14, 2022 Jamie

Acceptance to Success Academy depends on your random lottery number, any preferences you have (see the list of preferences below), and how many other families apply to the same school for the same grade, which changes yearly.  Read more

What preferences are given in the lottery?

April 14, 2022 Jamie

Sibling Preference is given to applicants whose siblings currently attend or have been accepted to a Success Academy school. An applicant with a sibling at an SA elementary or middle school will receive a preference at that SA location.  Employee preference is given to applicants who are the children of Success Academy employees. Community School... Read more

How does the lottery work?

April 14, 2022 Jamie

The lottery is held in April each year and results are distributed via email and published in the application dashboard soon thereafter.  There are two outcomes in the lottery: acceptance or placement on the waitlist. Your lottery results will inform you of your status at each school you applied for. In the months following the... Read more

What is the lottery?

April 14, 2022 Jamie

New York State law requires that when the number of applicants exceeds the number of open seats, public charter schools must hold a lottery to determine which applicants will receive seats.  Read more