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EnrollBR & School Choice
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What is Enroll Baton Rouge?

EnrollBR is the easy way to apply to most of Baton Rouge’s public charter schools for grades K-12. It only takes a few minutes to complete an application that can be used to apply to multiple schools.

Does EnrollBR cost money for families to use?

No. Using EnrollBR is completely free for families.

What is a charter school?

A charter school is a public school that is operated by an independent organization instead of the local school district. The “charter” is a performance contract between the independent organization and its authorizing body (often the local school district or state board of education). The charter agreement details the school’s mission, program, students served, performance goals, and methods of assessment.

Are all Baton Rouge schools part of the common application system?

No, though we encourage all schools of choice to participate in EnrollBR’s common application process and strongly advocate for a common enrollment period for all schools.

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Can I apply to Pre-K programs through EnrollBR?

No, EnrollBR does not include any Pre-K programs at this time.

Do I have to apply online?

No. If you don’t have an email address or access to the internet, you can submit an application over the phone by calling: 225-449-1911

How do I know that my application submission was successful?

Once the application is completed online, you will receive a confirmation email at the email address you provided when you created an account through the Family Portal.

When will I be notified about the status of my child’s application?

- Priority Application Window: If you submitted an application between October 11 and December 12, 2022, you will be notified of your acceptance or waitlist status by January 24, 2022.

-Rolling Application Window: Applications submitted on or after February 1, 2022, are accepted on a rolling basis as long as seats are available. Once an application’s status has been updated, you will be notified via email at the email address you used to create an account through the Family Portal.

Application Results, Offers, & Enrollment
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How can I check on the status of my child’s application?

My child has been waitlisted. What does that mean?

This means the charter school you applied to has no seats available at this time. If a space becomes available, schools will make offers to applicants on their waitlists. In that event, you will receive an email from EnrollBR notifying you of your offer. You must login to EnrollBR’s Family Portal to accept your seat offer as soon as possible to claim your child’s seat. If a school doesn’t hear back from you within two weeks, your seat may be offered to another student on the waitlist.

What happens after I receive my application results?

- Once you receive your results, you must claim your child’s seat.
- If you have applied and been accepted to more than one school, you will be expected to make a choice between the schools.
- Once you accept an offer of enrollment from a school, offers of enrollment from other schools will automatically be withdrawn, but you will not be removed from any waitlists.
- All families are strongly encouraged to claim their seat as soon as possible.

Once an offer of enrollment has been extended, how do I claim my child’s seat?

- Visit our website at https://www.enrollbr.org/
- Click “Apply Now” to go to the Family Portal.
- Log in using the credentials you created when you submitted your application.
- Scroll down to your child’s name and click View Placement Results.
- At the bottom of the screen, you will see your child’s name, the school(s) you’ve applied for, and which schools have extended an offer of enrollment.
- Click “Accept” next to the school you wish to attend.
- Once you have accepted your child’s seat, offers of enrollment from other schools will be automatically declined, but you will not be removed from any waitlists.

Are students selected on a first come, first-served basis?

- EnrollBR features schools that primarily utilize open enrollment practices. If a school receives more applications than available seats during the priority application window, the school will use a lottery-based system to determine which applicants are offered enrollment.
- During the rolling application window, applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until all available seats are filled.

If I list more school choices, will that decrease my chances of getting into my top choice?

No. The number of choices you list on your application does not affect the likelihood of you getting into any schools. This way we are able to honor family choice, while families are not penalized for listing more than one option.

If I get offered a seat at one of the EnrollBR schools, can I still choose to return to my district school?

Of course! You are under no obligation to accept any offers you receive through EnrollBR. Our goal is to empower you to attend the school that best meets the needs of your family.

If I get offered and accept a seat at one EnrollBR school, will I give up my seat at other EnrollBR schools I applied to?

- Your child will be offered a seat at any school you select, as long as there is availability. The order in which you select your options does not matter.
- Once your child is offered a seat at an EnrollBR school and you submit your registration information, you forfeit the seat at any other EnrollBR school to which you previously applied. If you decide to select another school listed, you will need to log in to the portal and send an inquiry to the school to check their availability.

Is my child guaranteed a spot at the school their siblings attend?

EnrollBR defines siblings as children who share a parent and/or live in the same house. Our team is committed to keeping families together whenever possible. However, sometimes there are not enough seats available at a school to accommodate all applicants. Schools that grant sibling priority will consider applicants with siblings before applicants without, but we cannot guarantee that every sibling will receive a seat at the same school.

My child has special needs. How do I know if a school can accommodate them?

All EnrollBR schools are required to meet your child’s needs as identified in their Individualized Education Plan, or 504 Plan.

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What information do I need before I apply?

To complete an application, you will need an email address, your contact information, school-related information pertaining to the student, and a list of schools you want to apply to.

Can I apply to schools directly?

No. Schools who participate in EnrollBR only accept applications through the EnrollBR Family Portal during the application windows. Some schools on the EnrollBR website only use EnrollBR for marketing purposes, but only offer direct access to their application through their school profile on EnrollBR.org.

If I want to change schools, will my current school be notified that I am submitting an application elsewhere?

No. You can safely apply to new schools without your current school knowing.

I want to stay at my current school. Should I submit an application through EnrollBR?

No. Students who want to stay at their current school should get in touch with their administration to learn how to register for the upcoming school year.

I missed the first deadline? Can I still apply?

Yes. As long as schools have availability, they will continue to accept students.

Do I have to apply to a certain number of schools?

No. You should only apply to schools you actually want to attend.

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My contact information has changed. Will this affect communication regarding my child’s application?

Yes. Log into the Family Portal and update your Family Profile to reflect changes in your contact information. Schools will reach out to the phone number and email address on file - please ensure that these are accurate.

I already submitted my application, but my information or school preference has changed. Can I edit my application?

Yes. Edit your application by logging into the Family Portal and clicking the “Edit/Update Application” option next to the student’s name.

EnrollBR Management & Policies
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Who manages the EnrollBR system?

EnrollBR is a project of New Schools for Baton Rouge (NSBR), a local nonprofit committed to ensuring every child in Baton Rouge has access to an excellent education. NSBR manages EnrollBR in partnership with local charter schools.

How does the EnrollBR application differ from OneApp in New Orleans?

- You do not rank your schools in order of preference.
- You are allowed to select as many schools as you would like.
- Your child is offered a seat on a first-come, first served basis. In New Orleans, students are assigned a school through an algorithm, and are assigned a seat at a particular school.
- The EnrollBR common application does not provide families with a single best offer. This means that you have the freedom to apply to multiple schools and may be accepted by multiple schools.

What do you do with the information I provide you?

EnrollBR only provides your information to the schools you choose in your application. We ensure that all sensitive information submitted to our platform is encrypted at all times. To learn more, review our terms and conditions.

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Frequently

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Frequently Asked Questions

EnrollBR & School Choice‍

Applying to Schools‍

Application Results, Offers, & Enrollment‍

EnrollBR & School Choice‍

Family Profile‍

EnrollBR Management & Policies‍

EnrollBR & School Choice
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Applying to Schools
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Application Results, Offers, & Enrollment
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EnrollBR & School Choice
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Family Profile
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EnrollBR Management & Policies
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