Below you will find information regarding the MySchoolDC Application. Information such as the deadline to apply, how to apply, and if you are even one of the parents/guardians that needs to apply at all during this cycle. Click on the links below that are best suited for you needs.

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The high school (Grades 9-12) deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 1. Here’s what you need to know:

• You do have to submit a My School DC application if you seek to enroll at a DCPS selective high school or program, DCPS out-of-boundary or citywide high school, or a public charter high school.
• You do not have to submit a My School DC application if you will re-enroll at your current school or enroll at your DCPS in-boundary high school. To find your DCPS in-boundary high school, enter your address into the School Finder and filter by “Display In-Boundary Schools Only”.

Visit our Applying to High School page to learn more. Remember that the eight DCPS selective high schools and programs require additional information on the application so don’t wait until the last minute. All of their requirements, including eligibility rubrics, can be found here.

• FAQ: I am applying to a DCPS selective high school. Do I need to submit the actual recommendation letters with my application?
• A: No. You only need to submit administrators’ email addresses. So, for example, if a selective high school requires a recommendation from a math teacher you only need to submit the math teacher’s email address on the My School DC application.

Remember: Ranking your schools in the order you most prefer on your My School DC application matters!

The application is available in English and Spanish. Application instruction guides are available in Amharic (አማርኛ፤), French (Français), Chinese (中文), and Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt).

Ready to apply? Click here!

Important: If you’re considering any new public school option for school year 2022-23, submit a lottery application even if you aren’t sure. If you are matched to a school, you have until May 2 to decide whether you want to enroll at the school or not.

Need help completing your application? Our hotline team is standing by. Give us a call at (202) 888-6336, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. or email us. You can also chat directly with us online as you complete your application. We’re here for you!

Here’s who needs to submit a My School DC application:

• Age-eligible PK3 and PK4 students at any public school (DCPS or charter), including the student’s DCPS in-boundary school.
  • Note: If your child is already enrolled at a DCPS or charter school for PK3 and you would like to remain at that school for the coming school year, you do not have to apply for PK4; simply re-enroll with the school.
• Students interested in applying to a DCPS out-of-boundary or citywide school (PK3 – Grade 12)
• Students interested in applying to a DCPS selective high school or program (Grades 9-12)
• Students interested in applying to a public charter school (PK3 – Grade 12)

You don’t need to submit a My School DC application if:

• You will re-enroll your child at their current school
• You will enroll your child at their DCPS in-boundary school (Grades K-12)
  • Note: To locate your DCPS in-boundary schools enter your home address into the School Finder and filter by “Display In-Boundary Schools Only”.

Questions? Call the My School DC Hotline at (202) 888-6336 or email info.myschooldc@dc.gov.