Adams 12 Five Star Schools prioritizes charter applications whose program is:

• Intended to improve achievement and educational outcomes of students with identified disabilities or other specialized learning needs; 
• Intended to serve a diverse student population, including students who may be considered at-risk of educational failure;
• Intended to provide educational option(s) not otherwise currently available at a sufficient level to meet district programming needs.

New charter applications are due no later than September 1 each year. The application process should follow guidelines explained in District Policy 1600 - Charter Schools.

• Intent to apply to become a charter school
• New charter school application