Next Academy Enrollment Criteria

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Overview

Next Academy is a public charter school open to all eligible students residing in the state of Florida. Enrollment is open to students in grades K-8, in accordance with Florida Statutes and the policies of the School District of Palm Beach County.

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Eligibility Requirements

To enroll at Next Academy, students must:

Reside in the state of Florida
Meet age requirements for the applicable grade level
Submit a completed enrollment application by the stated deadline

Next Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, or academic ability.

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Application Process

Complete the online enrollment application during the open enrollment period
Submit all required documents (proof of age, residency, immunization records, etc.)
Receive confirmation of application submission

Applications are accepted during the official enrollment window announced on our website. For more information, you can email register@nextacademyk8.org.

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Lottery Process

If the number of applicants exceeds available seats, Next Academy will conduct a random lottery in accordance with Florida law.

The lottery will be conducted publicly
Families will be notified of results
Students not selected will be placed on a waitlist.

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Enrollment Preferences

As permitted by Florida law, Next Academy may give enrollment preference to:

Siblings of currently enrolled students
Children of Next Academy employees or board members
Students residing within a designated geographic preference area (if applicable and approved)

Required Documentation

Upon acceptance, families must provide:

Proof of residency
Birth certificate
Immunization records (Florida Form DH 680)
School records/transcripts (if applicable)

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Waitlist

Students not selected through the lottery will be placed on a waitlist in the order drawn. As seats become available, families will be contacted.

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Questions

For questions regarding enrollment, please contact:
📧 info@nextacademyk8.org
📞 954.224.7987

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Next Academy is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including individuals with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards.

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. If you experience any difficulty accessing content on this website, please contact us:

📧 Email: nextacademyboardchair@gmail.com
📞 Phone: 954-224-7987

We will make every effort to respond promptly and provide the information you need in an accessible format.

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