How To Apply

How Can We Learn More?

• Attend DCS Information Night! Attendance is recommended for anyone applying to Discovery Community School (parents only please).

• Information Night for Potential Incoming Families (2025/2026)

  * Thursday, January 23rd at 5:30-6:30pm in the School library (only in person- NO ZOOM).

Enrollment Policy

• DCS Enrollment Policy

Sibling Policy

• DCS philosophy calls for the integration of family involvement into the child's school experience.
• As a practical matter, the involvement of families with multiple elementary students is best supported when elementary-grade siblings are in the same school.
• Thus, DCS enrollment policy provides preference in Kindergarten admission for the new school year to students who will attend DCS concurrently with a previously admitted sibling.

Lottery

Admission to Kindergarten through 5th Grade openings will be determined by a lottery for eligible children who have completed the application requirements. Once all positions have been filled, remaining applicants will be placed on a waitlist.

Important Dates:

Choice School application timeline for 2023-24

• November 1, 2023 – Online application opens at 9:00 a.m.
• For families of students currently enrolled at LWSD, the application will be available in ParentSquare.
• Private and homeschool families will be able to apply online here during the application window.
• December 2, 2023 – Online application due by 11:59 p.m.
• January 6, 2024 – Lottery held at district
• January 13, 2024 – Notification to families
• January 25, 2024 – Acceptance deadline

What if I miss the due dates?

• Per LWSD policy, applications received after the deadline are not accepted.

Enrollment Questions?

• Contact Alissa Osborne, DCS Office Manager
  Phone: 425-936-2704
  Fax: 425-823-3542

Discovery Community School
12801 84th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
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DCS Office Hours

• Mon–Fri from 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

School Hours

• M, T, Th, & F from 8:40 a.m.–3:10 p.m.
• Wednesday from 8:40 a.m.–1:40 p.m.