Application & Lottery Process

A Quick Guide to Applying

Learn about our application and lottery process

K-12 APPLY TO ATTEND TIMELINE

OCT - FEB

APPLY FOR FREE
There is no cost to apply or attend, and no admission requirements. We begin accepting applications in mid-October each year for the following school year. Only one application per child, but you can select up to three schools.

FEBRUARY

LOTTERY NAMES DRAWN FOR OPEN SEATS & OFFERS MADE
All applications received between the open date in October and lottery in early February are placed in the “lottery” which randomly selects applicants for open spots at each school and for each grade. If your child is selected for a spot, you will receive an email with the offer for a spot at an Uplift school.

FEB - MARCH

ACCEPT AND ENROLL
You must accept your offer of a spot at an Uplift school within 2 weeks and complete your enrollment online. We can help with any questions or concerns. Email us at upliftenrolls@uplifteducation.org

AUGUST

JOIN US FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
Once you receive an email that your registration is complete, you are ready to join us on the first day of school! Watch your email for details on how to prepare.

K-12 APPLICATION FAQ

Uplift, as with any other public school, is FREE to attend.

Nope! It is free to apply to an Uplift school. 

Uplift Education does not have any admission exams or interviews to admit students, we use a random, automated lottery and are open to ALL students at least 3-1/2 or 4 (for Pre-K) or 5 years of age (for Kinder) on or by September 1.

We accept applications beginning in mid-October for the following school year. Applications are generally accepted throughout the year.

Absolutely! You can apply for up to three Uplift schools and set a priority order. But all of our schools are amazing, so you really can’t lose.

You will have to fill out an application for each child, but the good news is that you will use the same account in our system for all your applications, and you can see all of your children’s info under one account.   PLEASE USE A VALID EMAIL WHEN APPLYING, AND APPLY FOR ALL CHILDREN UNDER ONE ACCOUNT.  If you need help setting up an email, please contact Upliftenrolls@uplifteducation.org

All applications received between the opening of applications in October and lottery deadline of early February are placed in the “lottery” which randomly assigns a lottery number to each applicant. Offers are made to the top lottery numbers matching the number of available seats in each school and grade. For example, if there are 15 available seats in a particular school and grade, then the first 15 names on the lottery list for that school and grade will receive an immediate offer. Applications drawn in the lottery with a number that exceeds the available seats will go on the waitlist in lottery number order. Applications received after the Lottery Deadline of February 1st are placed at the bottom of the waitlist in the order in which they are received.

You will receive an email letting you know that your child was selected by random lottery and you are being offered a spot at an Uplift school.

 

Congratulations!

 

First things first, you will need to follow the directions in your email and accept your child’s spot.  You must do this within 7 calendar days. We have a lot of people waiting!

 

Next, you will complete your child’s enrollment.  Don’t worry, it’s simple and our system walks you through everything. Your child will NOT be fully enrolled until this process is complete.

Technically, all applications received by the lottery deadline of early February are drawn in the lottery and assigned a number. If, for example, your child is drawn as number 20, and there are only 15 seats available for your first-choice school and grade, then your child will go on the waitlist and will be number 5 on the waitlist. Any applications received after February 1st will be added to the bottom of the waitlist in the order in which they are received. You will receive an email letting you know that your child is on the waitlist. See the waitlist FAQs below for more information.

No. Only one application per child, per school is allowed. Our system identifies duplicate applications, even if different emails are used. Duplicate applications will be canceled. However, you can apply for up to 3 different Uplift schools per child on the same application.

The application will only ask for basic information including parent/guardian names, contact information, the student’s name, date of birth, and the grade they are applying for. The process is simple and only takes about five minutes to complete.

No. Texas state law prohibits us from asking for information regarding your immigration status.

Admission is based on lottery and availability of open seats. Siblings of currently enrolled students and siblings of newly enrolled students get a preference in the lottery. Even if there’s not an immediate open seat, a sibling application goes to the top of the waitlist. We move through our waitlist fast so we strongly encourage you to accept the spot for the child that was drawn in the lottery so that the sibling will get that sibling preference!

Log in to your Schoolmint account that you created when you applied. There will be a “status” next to your child’s name.  If it shows “submitted” your application was submitted correctly, plus you should receive a confirmation email.  Once our lottery occurs, your child’s status will change based on where they are in the offer and enrollment process.

While Uplift cannot guarantee an offer of a spot if you are on our waitlist, we generally will end up offering spots to many scholars on our waitlist before the school year starts since plans can change for those students offered a spot in the original lottery. It is important to monitor your email, as an offer can be rescinded if not accepted within the timeframe stated in the offer email.

Congratulations!  All Uplift schools offer an amazing educational experience. We encourage you to go ahead and accept that spot and begin the registration process to make sure your child can be a part of the Uplift Education experience. If you accept a spot, you will be removed from the waitlist for any schools you ranked higher in your preferences. If you decline the offer for a 2nd or 3rd choice school, you will remain on the waitlist for any schools you ranked higher, with no guarantee of an offer.

You must fill out an application for the new child, but PLEASE use the same Schoolmint account.  Log in, then at the top right corner of the dashboard, click Add New Student. Siblings of current Uplift scholars will receive preference in our lottery.

Yes!  A new application for new students is required every year.  However, PLEASE use your existing Schoolmint account.  Log in and find your child’s name in the Student Dashboard, then click Add New Student Application next to your child’s name.

There are a variety of reasons an application can get canceled, but the primary reasons are: 

 

You submitted more than one application for a child. Only one application is allowed per child.

 

You were offered a spot at one of our schools, but you failed to accept your offer and complete registration before the deadline. 

 

There are two main reasons a grade is not offered on the application: 

The school does not offer that grade. Some of our schools stop at 5th grade, but for every one of those schools, there is a middle school and high school that the 5th graders automatically progress into for middle school. Additionally, some newer schools may not have all grades offered yet. Also, a few of our schools do not offer Pre-K. 

Uplift has the right to deny admission to applicants with documented history of a criminal offense, juvenile court adjudication, or serious discipline history including expulsion or placement in an alternative education placement setting.  

 

If this information is not disclosed in the application, and is later discovered by Uplift Education, the applicant’s admission and/or enrollment will be revoked.  

Visit the Uplift Education Schoolmint login page here https://uplifteducation.schoolmint.net/signin and click the Forgot Password? Link.  The system will send you an email to help you reset your password.

K-12 WAITLIST TIMELINE

OCT - JAN

APPLY FOR FREE
There is no cost to apply or attend, and no admission requirements. We begin accepting applications in mid-October each year for the following school year. Only one application per child, but you can select up to three schools.

FEBRUARY

LOTTERY NAME NOT DRAWN IN LOTTERY FOR OPEN SEAT
All applications received between the open date in October and lottery deadline of early February are placed in the “lottery” which randomly assigns a number to each applicant. If your child’s lottery number exceeds the number of available spots for your preferred school and grade, then your child will be put on the waitlist in the order of their lottery number.

FEBRUARY

NAME ADDED TO WAITLIST
You will be notified at the beginning if February if your child is on a waitlist. Your position on the waitlist will be made available around the end of February.

MARCH - AUG

OFFERS MADE OFF WAITLIST
Uplift generally makes offers to many of the students on its waitlist. Spots will become available after the first round of offers after the lottery, and we will begin offering spots off the waitlist in March. Depending on your position, that could happen anytime before school starts, so don’t give up!

K-12 WAITLIST FAQ

All applications received between the opening of applications in October and lottery deadline of early February are placed in the “lottery” which randomly assigns a lottery number to each applicant. Offers are made to the top lottery numbers matching the number of available seats in each school and grade. For example, if there are 15 available seats in a particular school and grade, then the first 15 names on the lottery list for that school and grade will receive an immediate offer. Applications drawn in the lottery with a number that exceeds the available seats will go on the waitlist in lottery number order. Applications received after the Lottery Deadline of February 1st are placed on the waitlist in the order in which they are received.

Log in to your Schoolmint account that you created when you applied. Our lottery is drawn in the first week of February and you will be notified by email and text if your child was drawn in the lottery and offered a spot or if you were placed on the waitlist. You can also see your status in your Schoolmint Account. A few weeks after the initial lottery notification, you will be able to see your position on the waitlist.

Yes, but not until approximately three weeks after our lottery. You can log into your Schoolmint account to see what number you are on the waitlist.

Congratulations! All Uplift schools offer an amazing educational experience. We encourage you to go ahead and accept that spot and begin the registration process to make sure your child can be a part of the Uplift Education experience. If you accept a spot, you will remain on the waitlist for any schools you ranked higher in your preferences, but will be removed from any school's waitlist that you ranked lower in your preferences. If you decline the offer for a 2nd or 3rd choice school, you will remain on the waitlist for any schools you ranked higher, with no guarantee of an offer.

PRE-K APPLY TO ATTEND TIMELINE

OCT - JAN

APPLY FOR FREE
To apply for Pre-K at Uplift, a child must be 3-1/2 years old prior to September 1. Children ages 3-1/2 or 4 must also meet eligibility requirements. There is no cost to apply or attend. Limit one application per child, but you can select up to 3 school.

FEBRUARY

LOTTERY NAMES DRAWN FOR OPEN SEATS
All applications received between the open date in October and lottery deadline of early February are placed in the “lottery” which randomly selects applicants for open spots at each school and for each grade.

APRIL

OFFERS MADE FOR PRE-K OPEN SEATS
If your child is selected for a spot, you will receive an email with the offer for a spot at an Uplift school in APRIL, in accordance with Texas state law. You must accept that offer within 2 weeks.

APR-MAY

VERIFICATION MEETS AND ENROLL
All Uplift Pre-K students must qualify for federally funded free Pre-K. If you accept a spot you will be contacted for a verification meeting. See below for qualification details. If you qualify, then you will complete enrollment online.

AUGUST

JOIN US FOR FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
Once you receive an email that your enrollment is complete, you are ready to join us on the first day of school! Watch your email for details on how to prepare.

PRE-K FAQ

Yes! Most of our schools offer full day Pre-K. Visit the Look At Our Schools web page to see which schools offer Pre-K.

Students that are 3-1/2 years old on or before September 1 of the upcoming school year may apply to our Uplift Education PreK program. Uplift Pre-K is a state-funded free program, so students offered a spot must also meet state eligibility requirements to attend.

Yes! Uplift Pre-K is a free, state-funded program, but certain eligibility requirements must be met. If you apply and are drawn in the lottery Uplift will contact you to see if you qualify.

Pre-K application process is the same as other Uplift grades, and an application must be submitted prior to lottery deadline of early February to be included in our lottery. However, Uplift only offers the state-funded program, therefore, in accordance with state guidelines, lottery notification and eligibility meetings begin April 1.

PreK for 2024-25

While most of our Pre-K classes are on the main school campus, a few are held at a nearby Uplift sister school due to space limitations. But don’t worry, no matter where your child attends Uplift Pre-K, they will still get automatic admission to Kindergarten at the school in which they are enrolled. See the chart below for the exact locations of each of our Pre-K classes.

School Location for PreK Address
Uplift Ascend
On main campus 3301 Turf Paradise Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76140
Uplift Crescendo
On main campus 1200 Cooks Ln, Fort Worth, TX 76120
Uplift Elevate
On main campus 10800 Chapin Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76108
Uplift Gradus
On main campus 121 Seahawk Dr, DeSoto, TX 75115
Uplift Grand
On main campus 118 NE 2nd St, Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Uplift Hampton
At Uplift Gradus 121 Seahawk Dr, DeSoto, TX 75115
Uplift Heights
On main campus 2202 Calypso St, Dallas, TX 75212
Uplift Luna
On main campus 9743 E RL Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75228
Uplift Meridian
On main campus 1801 S Beach St, Fort Worth, TX 76105
Uplift Mighty
At Uplift Meridian 1801 S Beach St, Fort Worth, TX 76105
Uplift Pinnacle
On main campus 2510 S Vernon Ave, Dallas, TX 75224
Uplift Summit
At Uplift Crescendo 1200 Cooks Ln, Fort Worth, TX 76120
Uplift Triumph
On main campus 9411 Hargrove Dr, Dallas, TX 75220
Uplift White Rock Hills
On main campus 7370 Valley Glen Dr, Dallas, TX 75228
Uplift Williams
On main campus 1750 Viceroy Dr. Dallas, TX 75235
Uplift Wisdom
At Uplift Pinnacle 2510 S Vernon Ave, Dallas, TX 75224

Yes, every Uplift Pre-K is a full day program.

No. We do not offer a paid option.  Our free Pre-K program is a state-funded program, which only allows students who meet the eligibility requirements.

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