Applications for the 2021-22 school year are no longer being accepted.
The opening date for the 2022-23 school choice application is to be determined as we make software updates to the system. Please check back for updates.
- Please note the order in which applications are received during the first consideration application period do not affect a student's acceptance.
- The first consideration application period closing date is noon, Friday, Jan. 21.
To change schools for the 2021-22 school year, please follow the school transfer request process available at the bottom of this page.
PSD offers diverse schools and programs
Neighborhood schools offer a rigorous standards-driven curriculum, and gifted, enrichment, and accelerated options. Other schools may have a specific curriculum or focus like International Baccalaureate, Core Knowledge, hands-on learning, dual-language immersion and online learning (see the left-hand menu for more information about options).
School Choice
PSD's School Choice program allows families to select the school that best meets their child's educational needs based on space availability and eligibility requirements. A school choice application is required to attend a school that is not a student’s neighborhood school or to attend a choice only school.
Deadlines
More information coming soon regarding the deadlines for the 2022-23 school choice application period.
- School Choice Timeline for All School Levels (posted when available)
- Español - School Choice Timeline for All School Levels (posted when available)
School Choice Website & Application
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School Choice reminders
Applications for the 2021-22 school year are no longer being accepted.
The opening date for the 2022-23 school choice application is to be determined as we make software updates to the system. Please check back for updates.
- Submitted applications will receive a confirmation email from noreply@psdschools.org. If you do not receive a confirmation email, it means you did not properly submit your student’s application. To finalize the submission process, please access your account in Smart Choice™.
- Students who intend to remain at their current school choice school for the 2022-23 school year do not need to reapply.
Virtual education options for 2021-22
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New option for 100% virtual learning in 2021-22: Poudre Global Academy Virtual (K-12)
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Those interested in a fully virtual model for the 2021-22 school year have the option to submit a School Transfer Request for the Poudre Global Academy Virtual (PGAV). For more PGAV information, visit PGAV's website.>>
Communication with schools
With the School Choice system, all communication is through email. Parents are responsible for monitoring their applications by checking email and on their account dashboard regarding acceptance of seats or requests to be on a school's wait list.
School transfers
Once a school year begins, open enrollment (school choice) for that school year is over. Applying to attend another school is considered a transfer and must be approved by either the Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools or Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools.
You may begin the school transfer process by completing the School Transfer Request, (also available in Spanish - School Transfer Request).