Enrollment at Roosevelt Charter Academy

Roosevelt Charter Academy is a tuition-free elementary school serving Kindergarten through 5th Grade in Colorado Springs that is actively working together for advanced growth and achievement.

We have a long-standing history in the community, with over 25 years, making us one of the oldest charter schools in the area. Learn all about how RCA is the “Right Choice Always” below.

1:1 technology

community programs

18:1 Student to Teacher Ratio

dedicated intervention time for math and reading

Enrollment Requirements

School Enrollment Information

Only a parent or legal guardian can enroll a child; you can upload such documents if you enroll online, or you can bring them to the school and we will make copies.

1.      Child’s birth certificate, Passport, or military ID showing date and place of birth

2.      Immunization records click here for a list of mandatory school immunizations)

3.      Proof of address click here for a list of acceptable documents)

4.      Parent ID

5.      If the student is not living with both biological parents, a copy of legal paperwork will be necessary to verify custody or guardianship

6.      If the student has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for special education services, a copy of the current plan is needed.

7.      Name and address of the student’s previous school to request academic records.

Children entering Kindergarten MUST be 5 years old on or before October 1st

*** If you are missing any of the above paperwork, let us know, as we are usually able to let the child start school while you are retrieving the missing document or are actively in the process of resolving it (such as getting vaccinations completed) ***

How to Enroll

School Enrollment Information

Steps of Enrollment:

Step 1 - Register online at District 11 website. Link is below:

https://www.d11.org/families-community/enrollment/home

Click on "Enroll Now" on the top right, and choose the appropriate button, then click the correct year you want your child to start (if applicable)

This is only a pre-enrollment; you must come to Roosevelt with the required paperwork and sign other documents before the enrollment is final. (even if you uploaded the required documentation online)

If you prefer to complete an enrollment by hand, please click here and print the documents, read them thoroughly, answer all questions legibly, and bring them to the school with the required paperwork.

Step 2 - Bring the following documents into our office:

  • Child's Birth Certificate

  • Child's Immunization records

  • Proof of address

  • Parent ID

Step 3 - Complete final paperwork here in our office.

Step 4 - We get to welcome new kiddos to our school

Lottery System

School Enrollment Information

The RCA Lottery System

If enrollment requests exceed the capacity of the school, the following criteria will be used to establish priority for admissions:

Kindergarten - Fifth Grade

  • New students with no prior affiliation who live in the school area.

  • Currently or previously enrolled students in good standing

  • Children of all staff

  • Siblings of enrolled students and families already established.

Pre-School

  • Siblings of enrolled students and families already established and/or Staff Children

  • New students with no prior affiliation who live in the school area.

Following this, new students can enroll to attend Roosevelt Charter Academy through an open lottery process. Prospective students are processed in a random lottery where each candidate has an equal chance of being selected. Roosevelt Charter Academy does not make any distinction on account of ability, race, creed, color, gender, national origin, or religion of any student who seeks admission.

In response to letters of intent exceeding available seats, Roosevelt will hold an enrollment lottery. In the event a lottery is necessary, it will be conducted on a TBD basis, at which time all applicants who complete a letter of intent are randomly chosen to fill available seats and waitlist order. The lottery results will be available within 10 days of the drawing. Parents/Guardians will be notified of the lottery result by email or telephone number provided on the application, based on order drawn. If offered enrollment, parents/guardians will have 3 business days from date notified to accept the offered seat through email or written communication to Roosevelt. If there is no response within those 3 business days, Roosevelt will consider this an effective declining of the offered seat. No students will be exempt from the lottery unless they are already enrolled.

The school year 24/25 has not required the use of a lottery for enrollment. This page will continue to be updated as the school lottery system is necessary for any future enrollment.

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Contact us...

at contact@rca-csprings.org for questions and instructions on how to get enrolled at RCA!