Lottery Enrollment Period
December 1, 2025 - February 13, 2026 

Step 1: Apply During the Lottery Window

December 1 – February 13, 2026

• Families submit an enrollment application during the statewide charter school lottery period.
• All applications submitted by February 13 are entered into the lottery.
• Applying during this window ensures your child is considered for available seats before open enrollment begins.

Step 2: Lottery & Notification

Lottery Held February 20, 2026

• If the number of applicants exceeds available seats in a grade level, ASTEC conducts a randomized lottery.
• Applications are randomly drawn.
• If a grade level fills, additional applicants are placed on a waitlist.
• Families are notified of their lottery status after the drawing.

Because of ASTEC’s expanding campus and new school facilities, we anticipate being able to accommodate nearly all applicants!

Step 3: Secure Your Seat

Families who have been offered a seat will be contacted directly and asked to complete the enrollment process.

To finalize enrollment, families must:

• Complete the required online enrollment forms
• Submit required documentation
• Pay activity and supply fees
• Enrollment is complete once all steps are finished.

A scholar is not considered fully enrolled and may not attend classes until all required fees are paid (or waived) and all required documentation is submitted.

ASTEC places scholars in the grade level certified by official transcripts or academic records from an accredited middle school, junior high school, or high school. Scholars enrolling from non-accredited schools or homeschool programs must complete qualifying placement assessments.

Open Enrollment Period
Begins February 21, 2026 (as seats are available)

If your family missed the enrollment lottery, Open Enrollment offers another opportunity to enroll.

Step 1: Apply During Open Enrollment
Beginning February 21, 2026

• Once the lottery period has concluded, any remaining available seats move into open enrollment.
• Families may submit an enrollment application at any time during open enrollment.
• Applications are reviewed in the order they are received, based on seat availability by grade level.
• Applying during open enrollment does not guarantee a seat, but applications are considered as openings occur.
• The link to the Open Enrollment form will be supplied no later than February 21.

Step 2: Seat Offers & Waitlist Movement
Ongoing, As Seats Become Available

• As seats become available, families are contacted on a first-come, first-served basis.
• If a grade level is full, applicants are placed on a waitlist.
• Waitlist movement is a normal part of the enrollment process, as families’ plans change throughout the year.
• Families are notified as soon as a seat becomes available.

Step 3: Secure Your Seat

Families who are offered a seat during open enrollment will be contacted directly and asked to complete the enrollment process.

To finalize enrollment, families must:

• Complete the required online enrollment forms
• Submit required documentation
• Pay activity and supply fees

Enrollment is complete once all steps are finished.

A scholar is not considered fully enrolled and may not attend classes until all required fees are paid (or waived) and all required documentation is submitted.

ASTEC places scholars in the grade level certified by official transcripts or academic records from an accredited middle school, junior high school, or high school. Scholars enrolling from non-accredited schools or homeschool programs must complete qualifying placement assessments.

About ASTEC

ASTEC Charter Schools offers families a high-quality, free education in a supportive, close-knit environment where scholars are known, challenged, and prepared for the future. 

With a strong focus on character education, community involvement, and S.T.E.A.M. learning, ASTEC combines innovative programs with real-world opportunities that help scholars thrive academically and personally. 

Our growing campus, including a new state-of-the-art middle and high school campus set to open in summer 2026, reflects our commitment to providing modern facilities, meaningful partnerships, and comprehensive support for every scholar, from all-day Pre-K through graduation.

The following are just some of the reasons to choose ASTEC for your child:

• New state-of-the-art, Middle & High School opening in the summer of 2026!
• Character Education & Community Involvement
• Free Public School Open to All
• Close-Knit Family Environment
• Free All-Day PreK Classes
• Computers for Each Student 
• Free Breakfast & Lunch for All Students
• FabLab Maker Space with 3D Printers
• S.T.E.A.M. Focused
• Sports Include Basketball, Soccer, Rowing, Golf, Volleyball, & eSports
• New Regulation-Size Lou C. Kerr Soccer Field
• New Futsal & Volleyball Courts
• New Elementary School Built in 2020
• Partnerships with Universities & Local Non-Profits
• Food Pantry & Uniform Closet
• Ready to Join the ASTEC Family?

Enrollment at ASTEC Charter Schools is open to all families. Whether you are exploring options for the first time or ready to take the next step, we invite you to apply and become part of a community dedicated to empowering scholars to reach their highest potential.

Apply today and start your child’s journey at ASTEC. 👉 Enroll Now

About ASTEC Scholars and Their Families

• ASTEC scholars have a very high attendance and graduation rate
• Most scholars continue on to college with scholarships or to trade schools
• Scholars are required to wear uniforms for safety, savings, and uniformity
• Personal development is encouraged through the “Four Cs”: Content,
• Character, Competency, and Community
• Scholar achievement is recognized and celebrated
• Our families are supportive and have high expectations for their children

New to ASTEC Students

Lottery Enrollment

• EnrollOKC Application Deadline: February 12, 2026
• Lottery Applications Close: February 13, 2026
• Lottery Drawing: February 20, 2026
• ASTEC Contacts All Families: February 21 - 27, 2026

Open Enrollment

• Open Enrollment Begins: February 21, 2026, and placement will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Returning ASTEC Students

• Intent to Re-enroll Forms: January 12, 2026
• Intent to Re-enroll Forms Deadline: February 2, 2026

Submitting an application during the enrollment lottery or open enrollment period does not require documentation and serves as the first step in the enrollment process. 

Once a seat is offered to you and you accept, ASTEC will request additional information to complete enrollment. 

Families must provide the required documentation and forms and pay all fees within the specified timeframe in order for their child to be considered fully enrolled and eligible to attend classes.

• Proof of residence or approved legal transfer
• Two (2) emergency contact phone numbers
• Proof of up-to-date immunizations
• Economically Disadvantaged Form
• ELL Home Language Survey
• Paid supply and activity fees, payment arrangements, or an approved fee waiver
• Updated Medical Form, including Self-Administration of Medication form (if applicable)
• Scholar-signed Acceptable Computer Use and Safety Policy
• Parent/guardian-signed Code of Conduct
• Scholar-signed Code of Conduct
• Official school records
• Signed School–Parent Compact
• Transportation Information
• Library card (English teachers will assist scholars without a card during class)
• Chromebook Loan Agreement Form