Admissions
Admissions
As a public school, Learning First Charter is open to all students entering grades K-8, with first preference given to children who live within the city of Worcester. Learning First Charter Public School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, ethnicity, sexual-orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, athletic performance, disability status, proficiency in the English language, a foreign language, or prior academic achievement.
Mandated by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, all students interested in attending a Massachusetts charter school must apply and be selected through a public lottery.
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How to Apply
- Application Deadline: March 3, 2025
- Children must be 5 years old by August 31, 2025 to enter into Kindergarten
- Lottery Date: March 6th, 2025
- Parents do not have to be present for the lottery, they will receive a letter if their child is chosen
- Only completed applications will be entered into the lottery
Questions? Contact our Registrar, Sally Ustaitis
508-799-7500 x1018
or click the link below
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Why Should You Join the LFCPS Family?
- Every child is known, loved, and capable of high achievement
- We are committed to celebrating the diversity of our student body and making caregivers feel welcome and connected. Caregivers and teachers have an obligation to work as a team to support each child as a learner and member of a caring school community
- Every staff member is chosen with care. We actively recruit dynamic educators committed to urban school reform and will do whatever it takes to ensure that every child succeeds
- All students study art, music, health and physical education, technology, and guidance
- We offer a full range of support services for students and families, including guidance counseling, enrichment programs, special education and related services, and English language learning programs
Learn more about our Enrollment Policy here
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Charter Schools Accept and Serve Students with Disabilities
Learning First Charter Public School is open to all grade-eligible students within the school’s service area on a space-available basis. If more students apply than there are available spaces, a lottery is held to randomly determine who will be admitted. All students who wish to attend Learning First Charter Public School have an equal chance of getting in regardless of and without any consideration of, any need for special education services. For more information, click on the following link, http://www.doe.mass.edu/charter/sped/default.html
The document below explains the educational rights of children with disabilities to attend Massachusetts public charter schools.
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Charter Schools Accept and
Serves English Language Learners
Learning First Charter Public School accepts and enrolls ELs admitted through the lottery who wish to attend the school. We provide direct instruction to help ELs learn the English language, and subject matter instruction (for example, science or history) that is presented in English using strategies that help the student better understand the content. Full and equal access to the programs and services offered at the school are made available to ELs. For more information, click on the following link, http://www.doe.mass.edu/charter/sped/default.html
The document below explains the rights of children who are English language learners to attend and receive language support and other services in Massachusetts public charter schools.
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NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
State and federal laws prohibit discrimination in education (M.G.L. c.76, s.5). Learning First Charter Public School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, homelessness, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in English language or foreign language, or prior academic achievement. The school annually evaluates all aspects of our K-8 program to ensure all students have equal access.
