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Application Timeline

The application timeline for public charter schools opening in the 2009-2010 school year is as follows.

May 1, 2008 - Completed Intent Form & Prospectus due.
Aug. 1, 2008 - Completed Application materials due.

Any applications received after these deadlines may be considered for the following school year. Applications will be approved or denied within 120 days of application.

Application Forms

Intent Form & Prospectus (Microsoft Word format) Updated: Spring 2008 Due date: On or before May 1, 2008

Application to Form a Public Charter School (Microsoft Word format) Posted: Spring 2008 Due date: August 1, 2008

Charter School Application Budget Forms (Microsoft Excel format) Part of Application

Additional Information

• Policy 10040 Charter Schools
• Charter School Frequently Asked Questions - MSDE Document
• Other Charter School Resources - MSDE Web site

For more information concerning the HCPSS public charter school application process, please contact:

Ellen Miller
HCPSS Policy/Charter School Specialist
410-313-6870
ellen_stine_miller@hcpss.org