Frequently Asked Questions & Glossary

A school that offers a non-traditional educational program.

Refers to the act of submitting an application showing interest in a specific school.

A special education program designed for students with autism.

A public school within a specific district; not a charter school.

A special education program designed for students with dyslexia.

These stand for English as a Second Language (ESL) and English Language Learner (ELL), which are programs for students who are not native English speakers.

This means your student has been officially admitted to the school and has begun attending classes.

A special education program that places students with disabilities in regular classrooms with support.

This stands for Individualized Education Program, which is a plan created for students with disabilities to outline their special educational needs and goals.

This refers to an offer of admission to a school from the school(s) you applied to.

Publicly funded schools that can perform differently from the traditional public school system and district schools.

To officially sign up for a school. Usually, it happens at the school’s location.

Represents students who have been placed on a waiting list for admission to the school.