Enrollment Process for Discovery Charter Schools

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our Discovery Charter Schools. Our schools are a tuition-free, TK to 8 public charter school focused on academic excellence, whole-child development, and strong family partnerships. Discovery Charter Schools are authorized by the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) and accept students from across California. There are no tuition fees or entrance exams.

Discovery Charter Schools has two campuses in San Jose, California. The Phoenix campus serves TK-8 students in West San Jose. The Falcon campus serves TK-8 students in South San Jose and has a hybrid Homeschool program. 

Fall admissions to Discovery Charter Schools is determined through a lottery system. All families who complete the enrollment requirements by the spring are entered into the open enrollment lottery for the following fall school year.

For mid-year transfers, we accept applications on a rolling basis.

Please apply to the Phoenix Campus, Falcon Campus, or to both.

What is a Charter School?
We encourage you to watch California Charter Schools Association’s video on What is a Charter Public School?

What is the enrollment process?
The enrollment process consists of an application, with a recommendation to attend an informational meeting, and a campus tour prior to the lottery date. Your appliaction must be submitted within the open enrollment window between the begining of December and end of February of each year, this is only requirement to be applcaible for the lottery which takes place in the spring. If you are looking to enroll mid-year, please submit an application on the schools website, we will reach out to offer a tour and to confirm if there is any space available.

Grade Level Enrollment Guidelines

Kindergarten:  Discovery Charter Schools follows California state guidelines for student age eligibility and grade placement. Under California Education Code, students enrolling in kindergarten must be five years old on or before September 1 of the school year.

 First grade:  Discovery Charter Schools follows California state guidelines for student age eligibility and grade placement. Under California Education Code, students enrolling in first grade must be six years old on or before September 1 of the school year.

*Note: Private schools may operate under different admission policies and may allow students to enroll in grades earlier than permitted in public schools. Discovery is a public charter not a private school .