9th Grade Application Information

IMPORTANT ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

• Only 8th graders entering 9th grade may apply.
• Students applying for 10th grade must use a different application. Click the navigation menu for the 10th Grade Application, Timeline and Process.
• Students in Life Skills programs, DeSSA Alternate Assessment, or working toward a Diploma of Alternate Achievement Standards must apply through a separate STEP application. Click here for STEP Information and Application.
• Admissions preference may be extended to students who reside within the boundaries of the Appoquinimink, Brandywine, Colonial ,or Red Clay School districts.
• Admissions are not first-come, first-served.
  • All applications submitted by the deadline receive equal consideration.
   

If you’re unsure which application to use, contact our admissions team before submitting.

Incomplete applications will not be processed. It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to submit all required materials.

Step 1: CONFIRM REGISTRATION

Confirm your child is enrolled at Delaware public or charter school.

Private school students, home school students, and students new to Delaware must first pre-register at their assigned home school district. This must be done before you submit the online school choice application.

Step 2: REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Before starting your application, make sure you have the following documents ready to upload (PDF or JPG format). All files must be clear and readable.

7th Grade Final Report

• Card must include student's full legal name and attendance information
• Interim or progress reports are not accepted

• Must include student's full legal name and attendance information
• Interim or progress reports are not accepted

• May be combined into one report
• Acceptable documentation:
  • Printed report from an official school system (e.g., Infinite Campus) or
  • Letter on official school letterhead detailing any discipline actions or
  • Completed Student Data Sheet

Step 3: Complete the Application

• Visit schoolchoice.org to apply
• Create a parent account and save your sign-in information
• Use a valid parent/guardian email. All communications and decisions will be sent to that email provided.
• Enter your child's full legal name exactly as it appears on school records/report cards (name and date of birth must match)
• Submit only one application per student (Duplicates will be deleted)
  • Applications with mismatched records will be marked Pending and will not be reviewed.
• Save your confirmation email, which includes your confirmation number.
  • If you don't see the confirmation email ensure you check your spam/ junk folders.
  • Confirm there are no mistakes with the email provided