CONTROLLED OPEN ENROLLMENT PROCESS

Board Approved – March 30, 2017 

Welcome to Athenian Academy of Technology and the Arts, where an incredible adventure awaits your child! We are accepting applications for the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 school years. If you have a child currently enrolled at the school and wish to apply for a sibling, you must submit a separate application for that sibling.

Please note that the kindergarten lottery for the 2026–2027 school year was held on December 1, 2025. The lottery for grades 1–8 for the 2026–2027 school year was held on January 5, 2026. Enrollment lottery dates for the 2027–2028 school year are November 30, 2026, for kindergarten and January 4, 2027, for grades 1–8. We look forward to potentially welcoming you to the Athenian family, our Ohana!

How to Apply

1. Complete the Enrollment Application.

The Enrollment Application is available at both the top and bottom of this page and must be submitted online. 

2. Understand Enrollment Preferences.

In accordance with F.S. 1002.33(10) and applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws, preferential enrollment may only be given to the following student populations during the lottery:

  • Students who are siblings of a student enrolled in the charter school.
  • Students who are the children of a member of the Governing Board of the charter school.
  • Students who are the children of an employee of the charter school.
  • Students who are the children of an active duty member of any branch of the United States Armed Forces.

3. Review Our Academic Program.

Please note that Athenian Academy of Technology and the Arts follows an accelerated curriculum that includes nightly homework. Our academic program is designed to challenge students and support high levels of achievement. Families should carefully consider whether this educational approach aligns with their child’s needs and learning style.

4. Review Student Support Services.

Please note that not all schools offer the same services. If an applicant requires services that are not available at Athenian Academy, the school district will work collaboratively with the charter school and family to identify the educational placement that best supports the student’s needs.

5. Review Residency Requirements.

Students residing within the District may not be displaced by students from another district seeking enrollment under this Controlled Open Enrollment Process. Preference shall be given to students residing within the Pasco County School District.

6. Keep Your Contact Information Current.

All communication will be sent to the email address provided on the Enrollment Application. Parents and guardians are responsible for keeping this information up to date. If contact information changes, please notify the school immediately.

7. Monitor Lottery Notifications.

If a student’s name is selected during the lottery, parents or guardians will be notified by email at the conclusion of the lottery and will have 48 hours to respond and complete the required paperwork.

8. Complete Registration Requirements.

Upon receiving an acceptance letter by email, families will have two days to respond and complete all registration paperwork. If the school does not receive both an email response and the completed registration paperwork within two days, the applicant will be placed at the bottom of the wait list. The following registration paperwork is required to maintain your enrollment space:

Registration Required Paperwork

  • Registration Form
  • Home Language and Domicile Survey
  • Free and Reduced Lunch Application
  • Proof of Residency (copy of legal guardian’s photo identification, utility bill, lease agreement, etc.)
  • Proof of Immunization
  • Proof of Physical Examination (within the previous 12 months)
  • Evidence of Age (birth certificate, passport, etc.; photocopies will not be accepted)
  • Proof of Guardianship (if the student is not living with a parent or legal guardian)
  • Special Programs Information (copy of an IEP, Section 504 Plan, or Gifted Plan, if applicable)
  • Copy of Most Recent Report Card
  • Copy of Standardized Test Scores for Grades 3–8 (if applicable)
  • ESOL/ELL documentation, literacy folder, and any conduct or discipline records (if applicable)

Kindergarten Eligibility

  • Applicants for kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year must be five years old on or before September 1, 2026.
  • Applicants for kindergarten for the 2027–2028 school year must be five years old on or before September 1, 2027.

Ready to Apply?