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School of Choice

School of Choice Application

School Choice Acceptance, Eligibility and Transportation - Click Here for complete information on the PSD Choice Process

PSD’s K-12 school choice program allows families to select the school they feel best meets their child’s educational needs. Acceptance is subject to space availability and eligibility requirements. Submitting a school choice application does not guarantee enrollment at any school applied for.

  • Centennial High School and Poudre Community Academy are alternative schools that use a separate application process; therefore, the school choice application process is not applicable for these schools. Contact those schools directly for more information.
  • Charter Schools operate independently from PSD and have their own school choice process. Please contact the charter schools directly about school choice.
  • Round-trip transportation is the responsibility of the parent/legal guardian for School Choice students. For more information: District Policy JFBA Choice/Open /Enrollment  | PSD Transportation website.


Kindergarten and School Choice

Parents/legal guardians must register students entering kindergarten at their designated neighborhood school, even if an application is pending for choice/open enrollment. Please refer to District Policy JEB for age requirements for kindergarten in PSD.

  • Registering at the designated neighborhood school does not impact a pending school choice application or potential seat offers from a choice school or program.
  • The online registration process for the 2024-25 school year will be available for parents/legal guardians beginning Monday, Nov. 27, to register their incoming kindergartner.
PSD does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, age or disability in access or admission to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. A lack of English speaking skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation.