Admissions

We’re glad you’re here. If you’re exploring options for your child, we’re happy to help. OCCA is a tuition-free public charter school offering a classical education with modern clarity. This page explains how to visit, apply, and what to expect during open enrollment.

Why OCCA - How to Apply - Open Enrollment & Lottery - Grade Placement - FAQs

Why OCCA

Scholarship

Serious learning, clearly taught

Moral character

Habits that shape the whole day

Civic virtue

Respectful dialogue and responsibility

Families choose OCCA because they want more than academics alone. They want a school that teaches students to think clearly, communicate well, and grow in responsibility.

OCCA’s classical approach is content-rich and purposeful. In a typical classroom, you may see students reading closely, discussing ideas respectfully, and writing clear responses with teacher guidance. Students build strong foundations, develop sound reasoning, and learn to express ideas with clarity and respect, all within a school culture shaped by consistent routines, warm relationships, and high expectations.

How to apply

Applying is straightforward. Most families follow these steps:

Step 1

Explore OCCA’s academics and culture to see if we’re the right fit.

Step 2

Schedule a tour or attend an info session to see the classical model in action.

Step 3

Submit an application during the open enrollment window.

Step 4

If a grade level has more applicants than available seats, enrollment offers are made through a public random drawing (lottery) and waitlists are established by grade.

Open enrollment and the lottery (when a grade is impacted)

OCCA welcomes applications from all students. During the open enrollment period, families submit applications for the coming school year. If applications exceed available seats in a grade level, OCCA conducts a public random drawing to determine the order in which enrollment offers are made.

Waitlist response window (carry-forward detail, simplified):

Families typically have a limited time window to accept an offer before the next family is contacted.

Lottery preferences (plain-language and carefully framed):

Schedule a tour or attend an info session to see the classical model in action.

Tuition and funding

OCCA is a tuition-free public charter school. There is no tuition to attend. Families may be responsible for standard personal items (such as uniforms or supplies), depending on grade level and program requirements.

Grade placement guidance

Grade placement is based on state eligibility rules and the student’s date of birth. Each year, OCCA publishes a grade placement chart that reflects current requirements (including TK and Kindergarten eligibility rules).