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Application Timeline

The application timeline for public charter schools opening in the 2011-2012 school year is as follows.

April 30, 2010 - Completed Intent Form & Prospectus due.
July 30, 2010 - Completed Application materials due.

Applications received after these deadlines may be considered for the following school year. Applications will be approved or denied within 120 days of application.

Application Forms

Intent Form & Prospectus (Microsoft Word format) Updated: September 2009 Due date: On or before April 30, 2010

Application to Form a Public Charter School (Microsoft Word format) Posted: September 2009 Due date: July 30, 2010

Charter School Application Budget Forms (Microsoft Excel format) Part of Application

Additional Information

• Policy 10040 Charter Schools
• Charter School Frequently Asked Questions - MSDE Document
• Other Charter School Resources - MSDE Web site

For more information concerning the HCPSS public charter school application process, please contact:

Fran Albert
HCPSS Policy/Charter School Specialist
410-313-6870
fran_albert@hcpss.org