Admissions and Open Houses
Thank you to all parents interested in our school. We fill all available seats, so you are welcome to submit an application at any time during the school year.
In-Person Open Houses:
- Thursday, November 21st at 5:30
- Tuesday, December 3rd at 5:30
- Thursday, December 12th at 5:30
- Thursday, January 16th, 2025 at 5:30
- Thursday, January 30th, 2025 at 5:30
- Thursday, February 13th, 2025 at 5:30
- Thursday, February 27th, 2025 at 5:30
- Thursday, March 13th, 2025 at 5:30
- Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 at 5:30
Virtual:
- Thursday, January 9th, 2025 at 10:00
- Thursday, February 6th, 2025 at 10:00
Tours:
Every Friday, Morning and Afternoon, from December 2024 through May 2025
Tour times: 9:15 & 1:15
Except Dec 20th & 27th Jan 24th, April 25th
Can’t make it to an in-person open house? Experience our virtual tour here.
ADMISSIONS
Admission applications are accepted year-round. Applications are accepted for all grades on a rolling basis, using the online NYC Charter School Common Application platform, where you can choose either our Jackson Heights or Elmhurst school. If a spot opens up mid-year, a mini-lottery is held. Students remain on the waitlist for one year.
Spanish translation is usually available at all of our open houses. If you require translation into another language, please send an email request to carolinacaicedo@rencharter.org and we will try to make that possible.
For instructions on how to apply to Renaissance, please see this article.
Can’t make it to an in-person open house? Experience our virtual tour here.
HOW TO APPLY
On-Line Common Application
Please register or log in to your account on the NYC Charter School Common Application Portal to apply for The Renaissance Charter School (TRCS) and The Renaissance Charter School 2 (TRCS 2). This is the recommended way to apply.
Paper Application
You may download and fill out an application form in your preferred language below. Please drop it off in person or email it to admissions@rencharter.org.
NOTE: We will not mail applications, but we can fax or email you a copy if you request. If you have any questions, you may contact Michelle Cardona at 718-803-0060 ext.117.
LOTTERY
The admissions lottery is held each year in early April for Pre-Kindergarten, 5th Grade, and 9th Grade. Priority is given to returning students, siblings, and the district, respectively. Waitlisted students are selected by random lottery to fill any seat that becomes available at any point in the calendar year.
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