Admissions &
Enrollment
Admissions &
Enrollment
Admissions &
Enrollment
504.825.7140
11110 Lake Forest Blvd.,
New Orleans, 70128
LFC
Admissions Journey
Lake Forest Charter is an Orleans Parish criteria admissions school. Our two-phase process helps us evaluate if our advanced, accelerated curriculum and rigorous pace is a harmonious environment for an applicant to excel.
Phase I considers the assessment. Applicants must meet the threshold combined score to proceed to Phase II.
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Kindergarten & 1st grade applicants must obtain a combined score of 11
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2nd through 8th grade applicants must obtain a combined score of 14
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Phase II considers the portfolio (K-1st grade), 2022-2023 total g.p.a. (2nd-8th grade), 2022-2023 total attendance (2nd-8th grade), and success orientation/survey (K-8th grade).
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Kindergarten & 1st grade applicants must obtain a combined score of 20
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2nd through 8th grade applicants must obtain a combined score of 33
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LFC
Admissions Process
Lake Forest Charter is an Orleans Parish school with academic admissions requirements. Our two-phase admissions process helps us evaluate if our advanced, accelerated curriculum and rigorous pace is a harmonious environment for a student to excel.
Phase I considers the assessment. Students must meet the combined score threshold to proceed to Phase II.
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Kindergarten & 1st grade students must obtain the combined threshold score of 11
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2nd through 8th grade students must obtain the combined threshold score of 14
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Phase II considers the required documents:
Kindergarten & 1st Grade - portfolio: self-drawn portrait, handwriting sample, and artwork (K-1st grade)⼁orientation/survey (K-8th grade).
2nd grade through 8th grade - 2023-2024 total g.p.a.⼁2023-2024 total attendance (2nd-8th grade)⼁orientation/survey (K-8th grade).
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Kindergarten & 1st grade students must obtain an overall matrix score of 20
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2nd through 8th grade students must obtain an overall matrix score of 33
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Use the Matrix table to calculate your eligibility points. → MATRIX GUIDE
Our team will confirm your assessment appointment via email at the address noted the S.A.F. within two school days of receiving your submission. See below round details for available dates.
Eligibility status will be communicated via email to the address noted on the S.A.F. See below round details for notification dates.
LFC must abide by Louisiana state law, as such all kindergarten students must turn 5 years old by September 30th of the upcoming school year to qualify for enrollment in any NOLA Public School.
Lake Forest Charter is an Orleans Parish public school. If an students is offered a placement for enrollment, they must be a legal resident of Orleans Parish to register. Students must maintain and provide documented proof of residency throughout their tenure at LFC.
Students entering 5th grade must show a copy of their LEAP scores or a standardized assessment report if a student is transferring from a private or out-of-state school.
How to Apply
LFC will hold four application rounds from October 2024 until July 2025 - Main Round, 2nd Round, 3rd Round, and Final Round *based on seat availability. See below for specific round details - released per round. To start the application process, follow the steps outlined below.
Register NCAP application with NOLA-PS → NCAP NOLA-PS portal opens on 11.04.2024
Phase I - Complete eligibility assessment.
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Next step → Receive notification of Phase I status from LFC
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Students that meet the threshold score on the assessment progress to Phase II.
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Students that do not meet the threshold score on the assessment are invited to re-activate their S.A.F to reassess in the next round.
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Phase II - Submit required documents.
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Documents to submit
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Kindergarten and 1st grade applicants are required to submit a portfolio that contains a self-drawn portrait, handwriting sample, and creative artwork, along with an orientation survey.
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2nd - 8th grade applicants are required to submit GPA and attendance records from the 2023-2024 academic year, in addition to the orientation survey.
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Final Status - the applicant's overall matrix score is communicated to parents/guardians.
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Next step → Receive overall matrix score from LFC
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Students that meet the overall threshold score satisfy our academic criteria. Applicants will be placed on the eligibility list with NOLA-PS. *Eligibility does not guarantee seat placement.
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Students that do not meet the overall threshold score do not qualify for criteria enrollment. Applicants are invited to re-activate their S.A.F to be reconsidered in the next round.
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Seat Placement: Students are matched with their highest-ranked available school. All acceptance and waiting list information will be communicated to families directly through the NOLA-PS Enrollment Office.
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Next step → Receive seat placement from NOLA-PS
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If you are eligible for enrollment, there are available seats, and LFC is your highest- ranked available school but you have not been offered a seat assignment, please contact us via email.
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LFC
Admissions Journey
Lake Forest Charter is an Orleans Parish criteria admissions school. Our two-phase process helps us evaluate if our advanced, accelerated curriculum and rigorous pace is a harmonious environment for an applicant to excel.
Phase I considers the assessment. Applicants must meet the threshold combined score to proceed to Phase II.
-
Kindergarten & 1st grade applicants must obtain a combined score of 11
-
2nd through 8th grade applicants must obtain a combined score of 14
-
Phase II considers the portfolio (K-1st grade), 2022-2023 total g.p.a. (2nd-8th grade), 2022-2023 total attendance (2nd-8th grade), and success orientation/survey (K-8th grade).
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Kindergarten & 1st grade applicants must obtain a combined score of 20
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2nd through 8th grade applicants must obtain a combined score of 33
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LFC
Admissions Journey
Lake Forest Charter is an Orleans Parish criteria admissions school. Our two-phase process helps us evaluate if our advanced, accelerated curriculum and rigorous pace is a harmonious environment for an applicant to excel.
Phase I considers the assessment. Applicants must meet the threshold combined score to proceed to Phase II.
-
Kindergarten & 1st grade applicants must obtain a combined score of 11
-
2nd through 8th grade applicants must obtain a combined score of 14
-
Phase II considers the portfolio (K-1st grade), 2022-2023 total g.p.a. (2nd-8th grade), 2022-2023 total attendance (2nd-8th grade), and success orientation/survey (K-8th grade).
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Kindergarten & 1st grade applicants must obtain a combined score of 20
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2nd through 8th grade applicants must obtain a combined score of 33
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LFC Admissions Journey
Lake Forest Charter is an Orleans Parish criteria admissions school. Our two-phase process helps us evaluate if our advanced, accelerated curriculum and rigorous pace is a harmonious environment for an applicant to excel.
Application Process
LFC will hold four application rounds from October 2023 until July 2024. Our Main Round, held October 2nd 2023 through January 19th 2024, is your initial opportunity to secure a seat for the upcoming academic year. To start this journey, follow the steps outlined below.
Phase I - Complete eligibility assessment.
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Await notification of Phase I status.
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Phase II - Submit portfolio (K &1st grade), final 2022-2023 report card w/ attendance (2nd - 8th grade) and orientation/survey (K - 8th grade).
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Await notification of final enrollment status.
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Our Team will confirm your assessment appointment via email at the address on file within two days of receiving your S.A.F. submission. See Admission Calendar for available dates.
Eligibility status will be communicated via email to the address noted on the S.A.F. See Admissions Calendar for notification dates.
Application Process
LFC will hold four application rounds from October 2024 until July 2025 - Main Round, 2nd Round, 3rd Round, and Final Round *based on seat availability. See below for specific round details - released per round. To start the application process, follow the steps outlined below.
Phase I - Complete eligibility assessment.
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Await notification of Phase I status.
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Phase II - Submit portfolio (K &1st grade), final 2022-2023 report card w/ attendance (2nd - 8th grade) and orientation/survey (K - 8th grade).
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Await notification of final enrollment status.
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Our Team will confirm your assessment appointment via email at the address on file within two days of receiving your S.A.F. submission. See Admission Calendar for available dates.
Eligibility status will be communicated via email to the address noted on the S.A.F. See Admissions Calendar for notification dates.
LFC APPLICATION SCHEDULE
Main Round
(Open)
Opens October 7th 2024 ⏐ Closes January 24th 2025 @11:59
2nd Round
(Closed)
Opens January 25th 2025 ⏐ Closes April 4th 2025 @11:59 (Based on seat availability.)
3rd Round
(Closed)
Opens April 5th 2025 ⏐ Closes June 20th 2025 @11:59 (Based on seat availability.)
Final Round
(Closed)
Opens June 21st 2025 ⏐ Closes July 20th 2025 @11:59 (Based on seat availability.)
2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
25-26 Grade Level | SAF Submission Date | Assessment Dates | Phase I Notification Dates | Phase II Doc Deadline | Phase II Final Status Notification |
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Kindergarten & 1st grade | Oct. 7th - 31st 2024 | Nov. 19th - 22nd 2024 | Wed, Nov. 27, 2024 | Fri, Dec. 6, 2024 | Mon, Dec. 16, 2024 |
Kindergarten & 1st grade | Nov. 1st - 30th 2024 | Dec. 9th - 13th 2024 | Wed, Dec. 18, 2024 | Fri, Dec. 27, 2024 | Mon, Jan. 6, 2025 |
Kindergarten & 1st grade | Dec. 1st - 31st 2024 | Jan. 6th - 10th 2025 | Wed, Jan. 15, 2025 | Fri, Jan. 24,2025 | Mon, Feb. 3, 2025 |
Kindergarten & 1st grade | Jan. 1st - 24th 2025 | Jan. 27th - 31st 2025 | Wed, Feb. 5, 2025 | Fri, Feb. 14, 2025 | Mon, Feb. 24, 2025 |
2nd grade - 8th grade | Oct. 7th - Nov. 30th 2024 | Sat, Dec. 14, 2024 | Wed, Dec. 18, 2024 | Fri, Feb. 27, 2025 | Mon, Jan 6,2025 |
2nd grade - 8th grade | Dec. 1st - Dec. 31st 2024 | Sat, Jan. 11, 2025 | Wed, Jan. 15, 2025 | Fri, Jan. 24, 2025 | Mon, Feb. 3, 2025 |
2nd grade - 8th grade | Jan. 1st - 24th 2025 | Sat, Feb. 1, 2025 | Wed, Feb. 5, 2025 | Fri, Feb. 14, 2025 | Mon, Feb. 24, 2025 |
25-26 Grade Level | SAF Submission Date | Assessment Dates | Phase I Notification Dates |
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Kindergarten & 1st grade | Oct. 7th - 31st 2024 | Nov. 19th - 22nd 2024 | Wed, Nov. 27, 2024 |
Kindergarten & 1st grade | Nov. 1st - 30th 2024 | Dec. 9th - 13th 2024 | Wed, Dec. 18, 2024 |
Kindergarten & 1st grade | Dec. 1st - 31st 2024 | Jan. 6th - 10th 2025 | Wed, Jan. 15, 2025 |
Kindergarten & 1st grade | Jan. 1st - 24th 2025 | Jan. 27th - 31st 2025 | Wed, Feb. 5, 2025 |
2nd grade - 8th grade | Oct. 7th - Nov. 30th 2024 | Sat, Dec. 14, 2024 | Wed, Dec. 18, 2024 |
2nd grade - 8th grade | Dec. 1st - Dec. 31st 2024 | Sat, Jan. 11, 2025 | Wed, Jan. 15, 2025 |
2nd grade - 8th grade | Jan. 1st - 24th 2025 | Sat, Feb. 1, 2025 | Wed, Feb. 5, 2025 |
Main Round
Main Round is your initial and best opportunity to secure a seat for the 2025-2026 academic year. Apply early via our S.A.F. to ensure ample time to gather all required documents and prepare for the assessment.
*Apply via S.A.F.
Seat Availability
Meeting our academic requirements demonstrates that your child is well-prepared to thrive in our environment. However, it is important to note that meeting these criteria does not guarantee a seat assignment at LFC. In the event that there are more eligible applicants than available seats in the Main Round, our two- tiered process will determine seat allocation.
Allocation Policy
K- 8th grade applicants are ranked by their total matrix score - 75% of available seats are assigned to the top matrix scorers (1st tier). The remaining 25% of the available seats at each grade level will be filled through a NOLA-PS conducted lottery of all qualified applicants (2nd-tier). Qualified students who do not receive a seat assignment at the time of the lottery will be placed on a waiting list. Waitlist will expire on September 1st 2025.
Sibling Rule
Eligible Kindergarten Main Round applicants with siblings who are current LFC students in kindergarten through 7th grade receive the highest priority in seat assignment.
Twin Rule
For families with multiples (children from the same birth event or pregnancy) there are special procedures in place during the Main Round match. If one but not all, children of a set of multiples concurrently applying to attend school, is matched to a school on their application, the other multiples shall also be matched if they applied to the same set of schools, are eligible and the choices are ranked in the same order. An applicant shall be matched with his or her sibling(s) only if all students have submitted timely, family-linked applications per standard enrollment procedures. *Only applies to eligible applicants.
Seat Assignments
Students are matched with their highest- ranked available school. All acceptance and waiting list information will be communicated to families directly through the NOLA-PS Enrollment Office.
Lottery, Seat Assignment Offers, and Waitlists
All lottery, acceptance, and waitlist information will be communicated with families directly through the Enroll NOLA office.
Is there a tuition fee to attend LFC?
No, there is no tuition cost to attend LFC. We are an Orleans Parish public charter school.
Can I enroll if I live outside of Orleans Parish?
LFC is an Orleans Parish public charter school. Orleans Parish residency is required at time of registration (August 2024) to enroll.
Can I apply if I am currently out of state?
You may apply if you currently live out of the parish, state or country. However, you must be able to assess on-site. Contact us via email to inform us of your circumstances.
Can I apply if my birth date is after Sept 30, 2020 ?
La. State Law mandates that children entering Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year must be 5 yrs. old by September 30th 2025.
Can I reschedule a missed assessment?
The assessment dates posted are our only available testing events. Every effort should be made to assess as scheduled. If it is not possible due to emergency, contact us via e-mail to reschedule with the next available group.
Can I take the assessment off-site or remotely?
It is LFC policy that all assessments are administered on-site to ensure that every measure is taken to guard the integrity of our process.
Can I reassess if I do not meet the threshold score?
If your child's assessment score does not meet the threshold, you may reapply once in a future round by reactivating your S.A.F. There is a mandatory 60-day waiting period between assessments.
Do I have a seat if eligible for enrollment?
Seat assignments are processed and communicated by NOLA.PS based on your OneApp school rankings. If there are more eligible applicants than available seats we use a tiered system to determine placement and waiting list.
What is LFC's appeal policy?
Appeals are considered if you feel your child has experienced an assessment irregularity. Appeals must be submitted via email within 24 hours of assessment administration.
FAQ
Application Process
LFC will hold four application rounds from October 2023 until July 2024. Our Main Round, held October 2nd 2023 through January 19th 2024, is your initial opportunity to secure a seat for the upcoming academic year. To start this journey, follow the steps outlined below.
Application Process
LFC will hold four application rounds from October 2024 until July 2025 - Main Round, 2nd Round, 3rd Round, and Final Round *based on seat availability. See below for specific round details - *released per round. To start the application process, follow the steps outlined below.
Phase I - Complete eligibility assessment.
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Await notification of Phase I status.
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Phase II - Submit portfolio (K &1st grade), final 2022-2023 report card w/ attendance (2nd - 8th grade) and orientation/survey (K - 8th grade).
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Await notification of final enrollment status.
-
Our Team will confirm your assessment appointment via email at the address on file within two days of receiving your S.A.F. submission. See Admission Calendar for available dates.
Eligibility status will be communicated via email to the address noted on the S.A.F. See Admissions Calendar for notification dates.
25-26 Grade Level | Assessment Dates | Phase II Doc Deadline | Phase II Final Status Notification |
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Kindergarten & 1st grade | Nov. 19th - 22nd 2024 | Fri, Dec. 6, 2024 | Mon, Dec. 16, 2024 |
Kindergarten & 1st grade | Dec. 9th - 13th 2024 | Fri, Dec. 27, 2024 | Mon, Jan. 6, 2025 |
Kindergarten & 1st grade | Jan. 6th - 10th 2025 | Fri, Jan. 24,2025 | Mon, Feb. 3, 2025 |
Kindergarten & 1st grade | Jan. 27th - 31st 2025 | Fri, Feb. 14, 2025 | Mon, Feb. 24, 2025 |
2nd grade - 8th grade | Sat, Dec. 14, 2024 | Fri, Feb. 27, 2025 | Mon, Jan 6,2025 |
2nd grade - 8th grade | Sat, Jan. 11, 2025 | Fri, Jan. 24, 2025 | Mon, Feb. 3, 2025 |
2nd grade - 8th grade | Sat, Feb. 1, 2025 | Fri, Feb. 14, 2025 | Mon, Feb. 24, 2025 |
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LFC Enrollment Office
Supporting Eagle Families
Our Enrollment Office is here to support families of currently enrolled students throughout their educational journey at LFC. We are here to provide timely information about enrollment deadlines and any changes that may affect your child's education. We also offer guidance on all aspects of school life, from navigating school policies to walking parent/guardian through the annual registration process to ensure that Eagles families remain a part of our community without interruption.
Whether you have questions about school forms, updating personal information, or need assistance with any administrative matters, our Enrollment Office is your go-to resource. We are here to help make your family’s experience at Lake Forest Charter as smooth and beneficial as possible, ensuring that your child can fully focus on their academic and personal growth.