Lottery registration forms for enrollment in Princeton Charter School (PCS) for the 2017-18 school year must be received by Monday, April 3 at 4 p.m. English and Spanish versions of the enrollment applications are available on the PCS website www.PCS.k12.NJ.US. The weighted lottery will take place next Wednesday, April 5 at 4 p.m. in PCS’s Marsee Center at 100 Bunn Drive.

PCS’s weighted lottery doubles the chances of qualified students winning an open seat by placing the name of the student into the lottery twice, rather than once. Any family who can provide evidence of ONE of the following criteria will qualify for this enrollment advantage:

1. The child lives in Princeton public housing.

2. The child lives in Princeton Section 8 housing.

3. The child or guardian qualifies for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits.

4. The child already qualifies for a free or reduced price lunch in his or her current public school.

“We are very encouraged by the amount of community interest we have seen so far during this year’s application process and expect to fill all our open spots for next year with robust waiting lists,” said Larry Patton, PCS Head of School.

“We are sincerely grateful to all of our community partners for doing such a great job in spreading the word about the tuition-free, world-class educational opportunities that PCS offers,” Mr. Patton added. “Demand for enrollment among Princeton residents has been consistently strong every year — a clear indication that parents believe in our mission and want the PCS experience for their children.”

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