Admissions

Smith Leadership Academy is a charter public school, governed by the Massachusetts charter school laws. Admission to the Academy takes place through a free, public lottery that is non-discriminatory.

For students and families interested in attending the Academy, we encourage you to attend an open house prior to the lottery and talk with current students and parents about their experience at the school. The Academy's faculty and staff welcome your questions about our expectations for all of our students and our commitment to the development of the whole person.

Open House Schedule: The Academy has planned a series of Open Houses, at the school and in the community, throughout the months of January and February. You also may schedule a school tour with the school's administrative assistant.

Lottery Process: The first lottery for the 2010-11 academic year will take place on March 11, 2010. The Academy has 88 available seats for Grade 6 students.

First Lottery
March 11, 2010
6:00 pm at Smith Leadership Academy
23 Leonard Street, Dorchester, MA (Fields Corner)

The state will hold subsequent lotteries in late spring.
The Academy gives preference to siblings.

Application Process: Complete the application and submit it via online form, email, fax  (617-474-7957) or regular mail to: Admissions, 23 Leonard Street, Dorchester, MA, 02122. Applications are due on March 10, 2010.

Acceptance Notification: The Academy will post the names of the Grade 6 students selected within one week of the lottery, and these students also will receive notification by mail.  LOTTERY RESULTS

Orientation for Parents: The Academy requires all parents/guardians to attend this mandatory meeting to familiarize themselves with student and parent requirements and to provide them with the official student registration packet.

Registration: Parents/guardians must complete the student registration packet they received at the orientation meeting and return it to the Academy before their child can attend the Academy.

Summer Institute: All incoming students must attend a two-week orientation and academic institute to familiarize themselves with the curriculum and to begin work on Math and English skills.

Waitlist: Following the March 2010 lottery selection of the initial students to fill the 88 available Grade 6 seats, other students who named the Academy as their first choice will remain on the waitlist until a seat becomes available and/or enrollment for the school year closes.

If you need more information, please call our registration hotline at 857-249-3664.