BTWA is a tuition-free, open-enrollment, public, state charter school. Students are admitted using The School Choice Placement System (formerly called “The Lottery”) through New Haven Public Schools Choice & Enrollment Office.
Although preference is given to siblings, and students who reside in the Newhallville & Dixwell neighborhoods in New Haven, students from across the city and surrounding areas are always welcome to apply via:
#1 Online Application:
The online application is by far the fastest, most expedient way to apply. District registration is required for New Haven families. The online application is available on the New Haven Office of School Choice and Enrollment website. The online application has a strict closing date and will close at 3:00 pm on February 28th, 2022. The school choice application portal will not be re-opened for any reason so families are encouraged to ensure they are mindful of all deadlines.
Families residing in surrounding towns can enroll directly to our school.
Download the application below and submit in-person, via fax or email: enrollment@btwanewhaven.org
Although preference is given to siblings, and students who reside in the Newhallville & Dixwell neighborhoods in New Haven, students from across the city and surrounding areas are always welcome to apply via:
#1 Online Application:
The online application is by far the fastest, most expedient way to apply. District registration is required for New Haven families. The online application is available on the New Haven Office of School Choice and Enrollment website. The online application has a strict closing date and will close at 3:00 pm on February 28th, 2022. The school choice application portal will not be re-opened for any reason so families are encouraged to ensure they are mindful of all deadlines.
Families residing in surrounding towns can enroll directly to our school.
Download the application below and submit in-person, via fax or email: enrollment@btwanewhaven.org
#2 Paper Application:
Families are also able to schedule an appointment with Office of School Choice & Enrollment to complete a paper application.
Virtual Open House:
We encourage all families seeking a quality education for their K-8 scholars to join us at one of our Virtual Open House events to get an up-close and personal view of our school. This includes an informational session with our Executive Director and our Principal, and an opportunity for parents to see our academic program in action! Dates will be provided soon.
Admissions Calendar:
Our enrollment process runs in accordance with the “choice lottery”, conducted by New Haven’s School Choice Placement System.
January
- School Choice Application opens at 8:00 am on the 31st
February
- Application period will begin with New Haven’s School Choice Lottery process
- BTWA Virtual Open Houses
- School Choice Application deadline at 3:00 pm on February 28th
- Initial placement results will be released via email on March 31st
- New Haven School Choice selection process occurs mid-April
- Families are notified about placement and given further instructions regarding orientation and registration
- Final deadline for families to accept/decline seats