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SY2024 SIGNATURE SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
African-Centered College Preparatory Academy
- GPA of 2.35 or better*
- 90% or better attendance*
- Discipline record that shows appropriate student behavior*
*Past one year
Border Star Montessori
- After Kindergarten, students must have Montessori experience
Foreign Language Academy
- After first grade, students must demonstrate language proficiency to enter this program (Language Assessment)
George Washington Carver Dual Language School
- After first grade, students must demonstrate language proficiency to enter this program (Language Assessment)
Harold L. Holliday, Sr. Montessori
- After Kindergarten, students must have Montessori experience
Lincoln College Preparatory Academy
- Record of good behavior*
- 90% or better attendance record*
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in core classes*
- Current high school students must be on track to earn four full credits of a foreign language
*Past two years
Lincoln College Preparatory Academy Middle School
- We review two academic years.
- 3.0 or equivalent in CORE subjects( Language Arts, Math, Science, & Social Studies)
- 90 % or higher attendance rate
- Students must have no more than two class 3 discipline offenses (or the equivalent)
- Need more information? Please contact Lincoln Middle’s Registrar at 816-418-1502
Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts
- GPA of 2.5 o higher*
- 90% or better attendance*
- No chronic discipline or behavior issues*
- High school applicants must pass an audition
*Past one year
NEW STUDENTS TO KCPS
Enrollment for new students opens November 11 for the 2024-2025 school year.
Go to School Finder to find the best school for your child.
How to Enroll:
- Visit EnrollKC.org and click the “Enroll Now” button
- Start the application
- Want to apply for a Signature School or Pre-K? Make sure to select “Yes”
- Choose your top four schools, hit next to move through the application
- Once finished, hit “Submit” to complete your application
- You will receive an email from Admissions@KCPublicSchools.org to confirm your application has been received and posted
Seats will be offered the week of February 26, 2024.
For more information or questions, visit KCPublicSchools.org/Enroll or call our Admissions team at (816) 418-7505
CURRENT STUDENTS APPLICATION PROCESS
Families who have students who attend a KCPS school during the current school year can APPLY for Admittance to a Signature School or other KCPS Academic Program with 3-Easy Steps on their Infinite Campus Parent Portal Account.
Steps to APPLY:
1. Log on to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal Account
2. Click on Dashboard Menu (3 lines at the top left of the page)
3. Select "MORE"
4. Select "SCHOOL CHOICE"
5. Make your selections. Rank schools by 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th choice
6. Once you have chosen and ranked the schools of your choice, click "Submit". The choices will move to "Currently Unavailable" which means you've already made your selections.