Thanks for your interest in joining LEARN DC! Below you will find information about how to secure your child’s seat as a returning or new LEARN DC student.
How to Enroll at LEARN DC
Families interested in enrolling in LEARN DC must submit an application through My School DC. My School DC is the single, citywide application platform for all public schools in Washington DC. The application is entirely online. You can file an application for the current school year at any time. The application for the 2026-27 school year opens on December 15th, 2025, and you must apply before March 2nd, 2026 to be entered into the lottery.
You can use the My School DC website to learn about school options, see upcoming events, and more!
How to Submit a Lottery Application
First, create an account on My School DC and complete the required information – you can use the School Finder to locate LEARN DC.
Next, rank schools in order of preference using your list. We would love to be your number one choice! (Learn more about ranking in this YouTube video.)
We offer enrollment preferences to children of active-duty military, students who have one or more sibling currently enrolled at LEARN DC, and the children of LEARN DC staff.
Students must meet age requirements and provide proof of DC residency to enroll.
Should you be offered a seat at LEARN DC, we will ask you provide the following documents after you have accepted our offer to attend.
Forms Required for New Student Registration:
- LEARN DC Online Registration
- Birth Certificate
- Parent ID
- Proof of DC Residency
- Department of Health Universal Health Certificate
- Department of Health Oral Health Certificate
- Most Recent Report Card, if applicable (Grade K and Above)
- Individualized Education Plan (IEP), if applicable
Forms Required for Returning LEARN DC Students:
- LEARN DC Online Registration
- Proof of DC Residency Documentation
- Department of Health Universal Health Certificate
- Department of Health Oral Health Certificate
DC Residency Documentation
All students enrolled in public schools in the District of Columbia must provide proof of residency in the District. A bona fide DC resident is defined as a person that has established a physical presence in the District of Columbia. To verify residency, the student’s parent/guardian completes a DC Residency Verification Form (at the school) and present document(s) proving DC residency. The parent/guardian must enroll that student in person, at the school, and the parent/guardian must be the individual listed on the residency documents. Learn more about acceptable residency documentation here.
For more information, please reach out!
Ms. Deal (PK3 and PK4 Recruitment and Enrollment)
denise.deal@appletreeinstitute.org
Ms. Anderson (K-6th Enrollment)
panderson@learncharter.org
Tours are available Monday through Friday. We also occasionally have opportunities for families to visit us on Saturdays . Just let us know when you’re available! You may schedule a campus tour with our enrollment specialists Ms. Deal (PK3 and PK4) and Ms. Anderson (K-6th).