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The School Choice Placement Process
What is it?
The School Choice Placement Process supports the New Haven Public Schools’ School Choice Program. Through an application process families are able to select from neighborhood, magnet, and charter school options that best fit their interests and educational needs! The School Placement Process (formerly called the Lottery) is held once each year, usually at the end of March or the beginning of April. Prior to the lottery, applications become available in February and are due in March. Applications can be received online or in person at the Choice and Enrollment Office located at 54 Meadow Street, New Haven. If you are an out-of-district resident, applications become available in March and are due at the start of April. Applications can be received online at www.aces.org/schools-programs/aces-open-choice.
Important Dates for School Selection process
NHPS School Selection Expo
| Date: Saturday, January 28, 2023 |
| Virtual Magnet School Expo |
| Time: 9:30 AM- 12:30 PM |
School Selection Process Timeline: New Haven Residents
| Application Period Opens: TBD | Release of Placement Information: TBD |
| Application Period Closes: TBD | Deadline to Accept/Decline 1st Round Placement: TBD |
ACES Lottery Timeline: Out-of-District Residents
| Application Period Opens: TBD | Release of Placement Information: TBD |
| Application Period Closes: TBD | Deadline to Accept/Decline 1st Round Placement: TBD |
We will host Open Houses:
Wednesday, january 24th @ 5 PM- OPEN HOUSE SESSION 1 (In person)
saturday, february 6th @ 10 AM - open house session 2 (virtual)
New Haven Residents:
CLICK HERE TO LINK TO NEW HAVEN'S MAGNET WEBSITE & ON-LINE APPLICATION
Out-Of-District Residents:
CLICK HERE TO LINK TO THE ACES WEBSITE & ON-LINE APPLICATION