Age Eligibility: Skipping a Grade
Students who would like to apply for a grade higher than the grade they are eligible for must provide documentation and
My child is enrolled in the Tiny Dragons Preschool, what is the process to apply for Kindergarten?
All students transitioning from the Tiny Dragons Preschool to Kindergarten must complete an application to be entered in the Lottery for Enrollment.
Are students enrolled in the Tiny Dragons Preschool given priority in the enrollment lottery?
Tiny Dragons is a private school program whereas Hope Chinese Charter School (HCCS) is a public school program. Students enrolled in the preschool
My child was accepted in the lottery, do the siblings on the waitlist now qualify for sibling priority?
Sibling priority is only given if the family has a student who is currently enrolled at the time of the lottery. Waitlisted
Current Student: What is the process to register for the following year?
Children who successfully complete the academic year at HCCS will be promoted to the next grade level for the following academic year.
Current Student: Sibling Priority
We believe in the importance of trying to keep siblings together at the same school. Therefore, siblings of current students do receive
Will my current waitlist standing offer priority in the lottery for the following academic year?
No. The waiting list for each year is specific to that academic year and has no bearing on a student’s odds of
Do I need to submit a new application if my child is on the waitlist for the current academic?
Yes. Lottery waitlists are only valid until April 30th of the specified academic year. You must complete an application to be included in
I have other questions about enrollment. Can you contact me directly to let me know more details of the enrollment process?
We encourage you to consult the information on our website in addition to attending a School Tour and/or Information Session to learn
Can I submit an application more than a year in advance?
No. Lottery waitlists are only valid until April 30th of the specified academic year. You should only apply for the specified academic