• ASTEC Enrollment FAQs

    If you do not see your question here, call the school! 405-947-6272
    • What is an enrollment lottery?  

    • An enrollment lottery is a random selection process to determine which students will be admitted to a charter school when there are more applicants than available spots.

    • Who should fill out the lottery form? 

    • New Students: Please complete the enrollment form and submit it by midnight on February 28, 2025. (Create a new form for each child.)

      Siblings of Current ASTEC Students: Automatically accepted but must complete the form below by February 28, 2025, to receive priority.

      Current ASTEC Students: Do not fill out this form. Current students are automatically accepted. ASTEC will send enrollment paperwork to current scholars during the spring semester.

    • How does an enrollment lottery work? 
      • When demand for enrollment exceeds the number of available spots, administrators use the lottery.
      • The lottery is a fair process that determines school admittance.
      • Administrators conduct the lottery using a computer or by hand.
      • Students already enrolled in the charter school do not enter the lottery.
      • Administrators place unselected students from the lottery on a waitlist. 
    • What happens after the lottery drawing? 

    • The school will notify selected families to visit or download and complete the necessary enrollment forms. Following the lottery, some classes may reach full capacity; however, we expect openings in many others. If a class is full, families will be placed on a waiting list and contacted when a spot becomes available.

    • How is ASTEC funded? 

    • ASTEC receives a percentage of the per-pupil funds from the state and local school districts for operational costs based on enrollment. However, in several states, including Oklahoma, charter schools do not receive the full equivalent of their district counterparts. Unlike traditional district schools, most charter schools, including ASTEC, do not receive funding to cover the costs of securing a facility.

    • What are the required enrollment documents? 

    • Enrollment in the lottery requires no documents.

      After the lottery, ASTEC calls the selected student’s parents to come in and fill out a full enrollment form. At that time, you must provide the following:

      • Proof of age: A birth certificate, baptismal certificate, physician's certificate, or previous academic records with a date of birth
      • Proof of residency: A utility bill, voter registration card, lease agreement, or ID/driver's license
      • Immunization record: A current immunization record or a state-approved exemption form

    • Is there a deadline for enrollment? 

    • The following are important lottery dates:

      • Application Deadline: February 28, 2025 (midnight)
      • Lottery Drawing: March 1, 2025 (6:00 pm)
      • Results Posted: March 2, 2025 (noon) on ASTEC’s website/Facebook (names not shown for privacy).
      • Parents Notified: March 10, 2025 (4:00 pm).
      • Enrollment Night: March 24, 2025. Details are coming soon!
    • Can students be denied admission? 

    • Charter schools cannot deny admission based on race, ethnicity, disability, academic performance, or income. However, enrollment may be capped based on school capacity.

    • How can I find out more about ASTEC? 
      • Visit the ASTEC website at www.ASTEC-K12.com.
      • Come to Enrollment Night Thursday, March 27, 2025. Event time and detail are coming soon!
      • Call the school and arrange a tour at 405-947-6272.
    • When was ASTEC founded? 

    • ASTEC was founded in 2000. 

    • When was the elementary school built? 

    • 2020

    • When will the new middle/high school building be completed? 

    • Summer of 2026

    • Is ASTEC free to attend? 

    • Yes, ASTEC is a free public school open to all. Students do not pay tuition to attend.

    • Is ASTEC hard to get into?  

    • Charter schools are public and tuition-free, so they don't have competitive entrance exams or interviews.

    • Does it matter where I live?  

    • New laws allow students to attend any district statewide without sending district approval.

    • Does ASTEC provide transportation to and from school? 

    • No, ASTEC does not provide transportation to and from school.

    • Are special education services available? 

    • Yes, charter schools provide special education services by federal and state laws.

      Click here for more information about ASTEC special education services.

    • What grade levels does ASTEC serve? 

    • ASTEC serves Pre-K through 12th grade scholars across its elementary, middle, and high school campuses.

    • Does ASTEC require parent involvement? 

    • ASTEC encourages strong parent engagement through volunteer opportunities, parent-teacher conferences, and school events. Family involvement plays a vital role in scholar success.

    • Can my child transfer to ASTEC during the school year? 

    • Mid-year transfers are considered based on space availability. Please contact our enrollment office for more information helpme@astec-k12.com or call 405-947-6272. 

    • Are there sports at ASTEC? 

    • Yes, ASTEC offers a variety of clubs, athletics, and extracurricular programs to enrich scholar experiences and foster leadership skills.

      For questions about ASTEC athletic programs email the activity director ad@astec-k12.com or visit the athletics website.

    • What are the clubs and activities at ASTEC? 

    • ASTEC offers a variety of elementary, middle, and high school clubs and activities. We encourage all scholars to become involved in one or more activities. Studies show that students who are involved in school activities do better academically and are more likely to graduate.

      ASTEC has a full-time Activities and Athletics Director on staff. If you have any questions regarding ASTEC programs, you may email the Activities and Athletics Director, aad@astec-k12.com.

      Elementary Clubs & Activities

      Middle School Clubs & Activities

      High School Clubs & Activities

    • What curriculum does ASTEC use? 

    • The State of Oklahoma determines the content objectives for ASTEC classes. While ASTEC follows the state and national standards and uses evidence-based best practices and methods, each faculty member can teach content in their way.

      ASTEC Charter Schools provides instructional programs that enable all scholars to learn at the highest levels. ASTEC creates learning experiences that serve as a foundation for a child's total educational development (reading, writing, etc.) and stimulate intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and aesthetic appreciation.

      ASTEC believes all children can learn and that they learn best through relevant, hands-on, integrated experiences in a safe and nurturing environment. Families are an important part of the educational experience. Content, Competency, Character, and Community all have valuable roles in the learning process.

      Click here for more details about ASTEC's grade-level curriculum.

    • What is a charter school? 

    • Charter schools are free public schools open to all. They design them to deliver programs tailored to educational excellence and to fit the needs of the communities they serve.

      Charter schools are representative of the fastest and most successful educational reforms in the country. The first charter school opened in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1991.

      Based on the belief that America’s public schools should meet standards of excellence and be held accountable, parents are lining up to choose innovative public schools to meet their children’s needs.

      Charter schools operate on three basic principles:

      • Choice: Charter schools allow families to choose the most suitable school for their child’s educational well-being. Teachers choose to create and work at schools where they directly shape the best working and learning environment for their scholars and themselves. Likewise, charter sponsors choose to authorize schools that are likely best to serve the scholars’ needs in a particular community.
      • Accountability: Charter schools are judged based on their ability to meet the student achievement goals established in their charter contract. They must also show they can perform according to rigorous fiscal and managerial standards. It will be closed if a charter school cannot meet these standards.
      • Freedom: Charter schools must adhere to the same primary state and federal laws and regulations as all other public schools. However, they have freedom from some red tape that often diverts a school’s energy and resources away from educational excellence.
    • Why are charter schools so popular? 

    • Charter schools are free public schools open to all. They design them to deliver programs tailored to educational excellence and to fit the needs of the communities they serve.

      Charter schools are representative of the fastest and most successful educational reforms in the country. The first charter school opened in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1991.

      Based on the belief that America’s public schools should meet standards of excellence and be held accountable, parents are lining up to choose innovative public schools to meet their children’s needs.

      Charter schools operate on three basic principles:

      • Choice: Charter schools allow families to choose the most suitable school for their child’s educational well-being. Teachers choose to create and work at schools where they directly shape the best working and learning environment for their scholars and themselves. Likewise, charter sponsors choose to authorize schools that are likely best to serve the scholars’ needs in a particular community.
      • Accountability: Charter schools are judged based on their ability to meet the student achievement goals established in their charter contract. They must also show they can perform according to rigorous fiscal and managerial standards. It will be closed if a charter school cannot meet these standards.
      • Freedom: Charter schools must adhere to the same primary state and federal laws and regulations as all other public schools. However, they have freedom from some red tape that often diverts a school’s energy and resources away from educational excellence.

       

    • Do charter schools follow the same academic standards as other public schools? 

    • Yes, charter schools must meet or exceed the academic standards set by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

    • Do I need to get approval from my child’s current school? 

    • No, new laws allow students to attend any district statewide without sending district approval.

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