Application Process

Polaris Charter Academy is currently accepting kindergarten through sixth grade student applications for the 2011-2012 school year.  Any student who lives with in the Chicago city limits is eligible to apply to Polaris Charter Academy.  Enrollment is limited to 50 students per grade level.  While most grades are fully enrolled, applicants can be placed on our waiting list in the event a current student transfers.

If your child is eligible to enroll at Polaris the following criteria will need to be met to complete enrollment:

-      Parents / guardians must provide a copy of the student(s) birth  certificate, proof of Chicago residency and completion of all enrollment forms

-      Parents / guardians must be committed to helping their child be successful at Polaris Charter Academy, which includes overseeing the completion of all homework assignments, getting their child to school on time everyday in uniform and helping their child adhere to Polaris Charter Academy rules and policies.

-      A non- refundable PCA activities fee of $75 will need to be paid within 30 days of enrolling.

To download a 2012-2013 student application to participate in the lottery process, click here. For more information on the lottery, please go to our  lottery page for an overview.

If you are interested in transferring to Polaris in the 2011-2012 school year, please complete  and submit the 2011-2012 application. You will be contacted if there is an opening for your student.

For questions regarding PCA’s application process, please contact Robin Alexander at 773-534-0820.