Enrollment Guide

Applying to Brooklyn Charter Academies in Brooklyn, NY

Whether you're ready to apply or if you're thinking about applying, we want you to know what to expect. Below are some frequently asked questions about our application process, Open Enrollment and lottery procedures, and enrollment requirements. If you have questions, email info@nhaschools.com and we'll get back to you shortly.

Application FAQ

Use our kindergarten readiness checklist to determine if your child is ready to start school.

Get Ready For Kindergarten

Getting ready to start school is a big step on your child's learning journey. It's a time filled with excitement, and maybe a little nervousness, for both parents and kids. Here at National Heritage Academies in Brooklyn, we know how important this transition is, and we're here to help you get ready. Check out our kindergarten readiness page for useful tips, resources, and information to make sure your child has a great start to kindergarten.

Learn More About Kindergarten Readiness

Open Enrollment for NHA Schools in Brooklyn

Open Enrollment for the upcoming school year begins on the first day of school and ends at 5:00 p.m. on April 1. If more applications are received than there are seats available, a random selection lottery will take place to determine which applicants are offered an available seat and determine the order of the waiting list. If fewer applications have been received than there are seats available, all students will be accepted.

Open Enrollment FAQ

Lottery

Lottery is a random selection process to fill available seats for all grade levels and is only held if the number of applications received during Open Enrollment is greater than the number of seats available in any grade level.

Watch this short video to learn more about the lottery process.

Lottery FAQ

Next Steps

Waiting List

If your child is on the waiting list, don’t be discouraged! Often, seats become available throughout the summer. We will continue to send you school information if your child is on the waiting list.

Waiting List FAQ

Acceptance

If a seat becomes available for your child at our school, we will reach out to you by mail, email, and text message. To make sure you don’t miss any important updates, please keep your contact information up to date at our school. If we cannot get a hold of you by either means, your child’s seat may be forfeited.

Accepted Students FAQ

New York Enrollment Requirements

If your child is accepted, we’ll reach out by mail, email, and text with a list of required documents and details about your Parent Portal account. To confirm your child’s enrollment, we’ll need parents/guardians to submit the required items listed below. These items can be securely completed or uploaded online through the Parent Portal and must be done by the date provided, otherwise your child may be removed from the accepted list.

Important paperwork needed to register:

Admissions Form
Official Release of Records
Proof of Residency

Please complete the remaining forms by your child’s first day of school to ensure everything is ready for a smooth and safe start. We recommend filling them out as soon as possible.

Additonal forms needed:

ATS Kindergarten Registration Form (NYC schools only)
Attendance Expectation Form
Birth Certificate (original certified copy)
- A certified copy can be obtained at the County Clerk’s Office in the county in which your child was born (photocopy, hospital, or footprint copy is not acceptable).
Directory & Media Opt Out Form
Emergency Contact Information
Home Language Questionnaire
Immunization Records
Lunch Forms (available after July 1)
Student Device Agreement
Student Residency Questionnaire
Transportation Permission Form
Volunteer Form (only complete if interested in volunteering at the school)
Individualized Education Plan or 504 Plan (if applicable)

All information and forms can be submitted online via the Parent Portal.

*Other forms may be requested before the first day of school.

Parent Portal

The Parent Portal allows parents quick and easy access to their child's essential information. Watch our Parent Portal video and learn how to create an account or log in if you already have a Parent Portal account.