Admission

Welcome to Learning First Charter Public School

We are open to students entering grades K-8 and committed to celebrating the diversity of our community where every child and every parent feels welcome and connected. 

We offer students and families:

• A safe and nurturing learning environment
• Highly qualified teachers equipped to tailor instructions to different learning needs of children and fully committed to students’ success 
• Strong ELL Curriculum created by language education experts to help English Language Learners accelerate their English language proficiency
• A staff that puts children and families first by maintaining strong communication and access to support services
• Well-rounded instructional programs that integrate art, music, technology, and character education into everyday learning
• Health and wellness instruction starting in kindergarten
• Opportunities to extend learning through assemblies, field trips, and after-school activities.
• New building in fall 2022 with larger classrooms, a full-scale gymnasium, two high-school-level science labs, more spacious art and music spaces, an auditorium, a beautiful cafeteria, and more office and on-site parking space.

Learn more about our Enrollment Policy here.

Charter schools accept and serve students with disabilities.

Learning First Charter Public School is open to all grade-eligible students within the school’s service area on a space-available basis. If more students apply than there are available spaces, a lottery is held to randomly determine who will be admitted. All students who wish to attend Learning First Charter Public School have an equal chance of getting in regardless of and without any consideration of, any need for special education services. For more information, click on the following link,  http://www.doe.mass.edu/charter/sped/default.html

The document below explains the educational rights of children with disabilities to attend Massachusetts public charter schools.

 Students with Special Needs in Public Schools Right to Attend Notice

Estudiantes con Discapacidades en Escuelas Charter Públicas Derecho a Asistir Aviso

Charter schools accept and serve English Language Learners.

Learning First Charter Public School accepts and enrolls ELLs admitted through the lottery who wish to attend the school. We provide direct instruction to help ELLs learn the English language, and subject matter instruction (for example, science or history) that is presented in English using strategies that help the student better understand the content. Full and equal access to the programs and services offered at the school are made available to ELLs.  For more information, click on the following link,  http://www.doe.mass.edu/charter/sped/default.html

The document below explains the rights of children who are English language learners to attend and receive language support and other services in Massachusetts public charter schools.

ELL Students in Public Charter Schools Right to Attend Notice

Estudiantes ELL en Escuelas Charter Públicas Derecho a Asistir Aviso

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

State and federal laws prohibit discrimination in education (M.G.L. c.76, s.5). Learning First Charter Public School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, homelessness, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in English language or foreign language, or prior academic achievement. The school annually evaluates all aspects of our K-8 program to ensure all students have equal access.