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Enrollment at PACT

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Explore the possibilities of a PACT education.

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At PACT, we're committed to a partnership between parents, students, and teachers to build students of character and academic excellence. We work together to select curriculum, design programs, and develop policies.

Every student at PACT is known and valued. A small community atmosphere, caring teachers, and a wide variety of extracurricular activities help students grow.
 

PACT Charter School offers a comprehensive programs encompassing academics, athletics, the arts, and character development. Every student is given the opportunity to be both challenged and supported, tailored to their unique abilities, skills, and needs. PACT students are committed to academic excellence and understand the importance of engaging in extracurricular activities, fostering a well-rounded educational experience.

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Enrollment Process at PACT Charter School

PACT Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school open to all Minnesota residents. There is no fee to apply, but space is limited—most grades reach capacity each year. Here's how the process works:

Application Timeline

  • Apply by November 1 to be included in the Enrollment Lottery.
  • The Lottery takes place the first Monday in November following the deadline.
    Applications received after November 1 are added to the waiting list in the order they are received.
  • You must reapply each year if your student is not accepted.

Lottery and Waitlist Process

  • The lottery determines enrollment offers and creates a waitlist.
  • Enrollment offers are made based on availability, in the order drawn.
  • Families on the waitlist are contacted if space opens throughout the year.

Preference Status

Per Minnesota law, enrollment preference is given to:

  • Siblings of currently enrolled students, including biological, adopted, foster, or step-siblings.
  • Children of current PACT employees.

These students must still complete an application by the deadline to be eligible.

Enrollment Notifications

  • Within 30 days of the Enrollment Lottery, families will receive:
    • An email with waitlist information, or
    • An email and text message if offered a spot.
    • If offered a seat, you must respond within four calendar days.
  • If no response is received, the spot will be offered to the next student on the list.

PACT is not responsible for missed communications.


Enrollment Limits

  • Classroom capacity is reviewed annually by PACT’s administration.
  • Students are enrolled until the grade-level limit is reached.
  • Capacity numbers are subject to change. View current enrollment limits. 

Enrollment Eligibily

Kindergarten Eligibility

  • Children must be five years old by September 1 to enter kindergarten.
  • Priority is given to applicants with preference status who apply before the lottery deadline

First Grade Eligibility

To enroll in first grade, students must:

  • Be six years old by September 1, or
  • Have completed a qualified kindergarten program.
  • Mid-year transfers must meet the age requirement or be currently enrolled in first grade elsewhere.

Discover your place at PACT and apply today!

denise hatchnerQuestions? Just ask!

Denise Hatchner

Enrollment and Records Coordinator
Phone: 763-712-4200, ext. 2134  |  enroll@pactcharter.org
Office Location: Secondary Campus, Room A109