Parent Teacher Magazine Union County Public Schools March/April 2019 | Page 4

UCPS opens lottery for 2019-2020 school year with new academic options
On Feb. 8, Union County Public
Schools (UCPS) opened its lottery
process for elementary school choice,
dual language immersion, the
International Baccalaureate Pathway
Program at Marvin Ridge High and
Central Academy of Technology
& Arts.
Below are brief descriptions of
each choice option and information
about the application process,
deadlines and contact information.
will remain in effect until the terminal
grade in that school location (i.e.
5th, 8th and 12th). Transportation is
not provided for students who accept
a transfer through School Choice.
The application deadline is March 31.
Elementary School Choice
Through this option, parents
may apply for submission through
lottery to 14 schools that have been
identified for school choice.
These schools were chosen after
evaluating school capacity and current
and ongoing enrollment numbers. The
elementary schools of choice for 2019-2020 are Fairview, Hemby
Bridge, Marshville, Porter Ridge, Prospect, Rocky River, Shiloh,
Stallings, Sun Valley, Union, Walter Bickett, Waxhaw, Wesley
Chapel and Western Union.
To apply, parents should visit the UCPS website, click on
School Choice and complete an online application through
Scribbles. Once a transfer has been granted for School Choice, it
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Dual Language Immersion
Rising kindergarten students
may apply for enrollment in the
UCPS Dual Language Program that
is offered at 12 elementary schools.
This rigorous academic program
supports bilingualism, biliteracy and
cross-cultural awareness in Mandarin
Chinese and Spanish.
In order to apply for the DLI
lottery, parents must first enroll
their child in kindergarten at
their home school, then complete
an online application through
Scribbles. Parents may apply for the DLI Program at the following
elementary schools: Antioch, East, Kensington, Marshville,
Marvin, Poplin, Shiloh, Sun Valley, Unionville, Walter Bickett
Elementary, Weddington and Western Union. The application
deadline is March 31.
International Baccalaureate Pathway Program at Marvin
Ridge High School
UCPS is offering a new option for all rising ninth graders
for the 2019-2020 school year. Eligible students may apply for
admission to the International Baccalaureate Pathway Program
at Marvin Ridge High School. This program is designed to
prepare students who are interested in pursuing the IB Diploma
Programme later in high school.
To apply, parents should visit the UCPS website, click on
School Choice and complete an online application through
Scribbles. Transportation is provided for students who are
accepted into this program. The application deadline is March 31.
Central Academy of Technology & Arts
Central Academy of Technology & Arts is accepting
applications for next school year. Central Academy of Technology
& Arts is a comprehensive magnet high school that incorporates
rigorous academic and technical education, using an innovative
academy concept that emphasizes experiential learning, relevant
internships, community involvement, technical, artistic, and
academic integration.
For more information about the application process, eligibility
requirements and CATA Crawl sessions, visit https://www.ucps.
k12.nc.us/Page/4506. The application period begins Monday, Feb.
11 at 9 a.m. and ends April 29 at 5 p.m.
For more information about these programs or Student
Assignment, follow UCPSNC on social media or call
704-296-9898.