How To Apply
*Please Note: The lottery for 2019-2020 admission to the Teaneck Community Charter School has already taken place. Please check back for information regarding admission for the 2020-2021 school year later this year. Thank you for your interest!
The Teaneck Community Charter School admissions period for the 2019 - 2020 school year officially begins on November 1st, 2018.
Here are some important dates to keep in mind:
- November 1st: Application available online or download paper application above.
- All applications must be filled out completely and require an original parent/guardian signature (or electronic signature on the online application).
- November 1st - Apply online or Paper applications may be submitted to TCCS via fax (201)833-9225 or mail (563 Chestnut Ave, Teaneck, NJ 07666).
- November 15th - TCCS will have its first of two open houses for prospective families at 6:30 p.m.
- December 8th - TCCS will have its second of two open houses for prospective families at 10 a.m.
- January 4th - Deadline for applications to be included in the school lottery
- January 11th - TCCS admissions lottery conducted at the school at 4:00 p.m.
- Please be aware that siblings of current TCCS students have first priority for admission - provided they apply before the deadline. After siblings, Teaneck residents who applied before the deadline are chosen from a lottery. While all New Jersey residents are eligible to apply, priority is given to Teaneck residents.
Weighted Lottery:
Any family who can provide evidence of ONE of the following economically disadvantaged criteria will receive a weight of three units in the lottery to two for other students (3:2):
- The child lives in public housing.
- The child lives in Section 8 housing.
- The child or guardian qualifies for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits.
- The child already qualifies for a free or reduced price lunch in his or her current public school.
Note: Evidence of any of the above must be submitted by the January 4 deadline to receive the weighted lottery units. Complete information is available in the application.
If you need more information or help, please call the school at (201) 833-9600.
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TCCS Facts
School Day: 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Before and After School Program: A before and after school program is organized each year based on need and is provided at cost to participating families.
Transportation: Busing is available based on distance from the school
School Lunch: Available for a fee. Free or reduced price for eligible children.Who Can Enroll: All children from Teaneck are welcome. TCCS does not discriminate based on race, religion, ethnicity, ability or academic performance. All children must be 5 years old by October 1 to enroll in Kindergarten for September. Applications are being accepted for children entering kindergarten and upper grades depending on availability.
Lottery: A lottery will be conducted if there are more applications for any grade than spaces available. A waiting list will be established when the lottery is completed.
Sibling Preference: All efforts will be made to keep families together. An application must be filed for each child. If a lottery is held, admission of one child does not guarantee admission for siblings. Siblings not admitted by lottery will be placed at the top of a sibling waiting list in the order in which their lottery number was pulled. This waiting list is placed ahead of the general waiting list.
