Terms and Conditions

To Apply

Applications must be received prior to the end of the Open Enrollment period as provided below. At the close of Open Enrollment, all applications received during the Open Enrollment period will be counted. If applications received are fewer than offered seats in each and every grade level, all applications will be accepted and a Lottery will not be conducted. If applications received during the Open Enrollment period exceed offered seats in any grade level, a lottery will take place for all affected grade levels.

Four Points Prep Academy Only
Students must reside in the following school districts in order to apply:
Jackson County School System
Banks County School System
Barrow County School System
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Hall County Schools
Buford City Schools
Commerce City Schools
Gainesville City School System
Jefferson City Schools

Atlanta Heights Charter School Only
Students must reside in the Atlanta Public School District in order to apply.

2024-2025 School Year

Open Enrollment began October 1, 2023 and ended on November 30, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. (school's local time).

2025-2026 School Year

Lottery

The lottery is a random selection drawing to determine who will be accepted and who will be placed on a waiting list. Parents/Guardians may attend, but will be notified by mail and email of the lottery results. Applications received after Open Enrollment are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for any remaining openings or placed on a waiting list.

• Siblings of currently enrolled students. Sibling preference is defined as children who have at least one common parent/legal guardian AND are living in the same household at least 50% of the time.
• Siblings of students selected in the random selection process
• Students whose parent or guardian is a member of the governing board of the school or is a full-time teacher, professional, or other employee of the school
• All remaining applicants

If Your Child is on a Waiting List

You will be notified of acceptance by mail, email, or phone if an opening becomes available for your child.

If Your Child is Accepted

If accepted, you will receive an acceptance package with important registration forms. A proof of residency must also be submitted to complete registration. Parents/Guardians must submit to the school all of the following items by the date specified in the letter, otherwise you child may be remove from the Accepted list:

1. Official Release of Records Form
2. Admissions Form
3. Proof of Residency

The school reserves the right to place students in another grade level based on post-admission evaluation or transcript.

In addition, other paperwork is necessary to complete the enrollment process prior to the first day of school: Home Language Questionnaire, Student Residency Questionnaire, original Birth Certificate,  most recent Immunization Records, Parent Occupational Survey, and other documents requested by the state in the school operates.

Proof of Residency

Acceptable proof of residency documents must be dated and include the parent/guardian’s name, address, and/or telephone number of the owner/lessee. All three (3) items must be submitted.

1. General affidavit provided with the proofs of residency stating that the address provided by the parent/guardian is accurate and true and the parent/guardian understands the consequences if false information is provided; and
2. Current deed, mortgage statement, lease or rental agreement including parent/guardian name and address; and
3. Atlanta Heights: Georgia Power utility monthly statement  (issued within the last 30 days) in the name and address of the parent/guardian. Four Points: Electric bill (issued within the last 30 days) in the name and address of the parent/guardian.

1. General affidavit provided with the proofs of residency stating that the address provided by the parent/guardian is accurate and true and the parent/guardian understands the consequences if false information is provided; and
2. Current deed, mortgage statement, lease or rental agreement including owner/lessee name and evidencing the location of the residence; and
3. Atlanta Heights: Georgia Power utility monthly statement (issued within the last 30 days) evidencing the location of the residence; Four Points: Electric bill (issued within the last 30 days) evidencing the location of the residence; and
4. One (1) item from the below listed categories which includes the parent name and the address is required:

• Current bank, credit union, or other financial institution documentation (loan documents, credit card statement, monthly activity statement)
• Mail delivered by the United States Postal Service
• Employer documentation (application for employment, health insurance, previously issued W-2 or Form 1099)
• Voter registration documentation
• A current motor vehicle registration (tag receipt)

Important Notes

• Your child must be in attendance on the first day of school. Please read our Enrollment Guidelines for details (it is included with acceptance packages).
• Please tell the school if you do not intend to send your child to the school.
• It is your responsibility to notify the school of address, email and/or phone number changes. If we are unable to reach you because of wrong address, email or phone, your child’s name may be removed from our list.
• Each application is valid for one school year only. Students once enrolled do not need to apply for future years.
• Students may apply to only one grade per academic year.
• The school will not accept an application for any student who is not a resident of this state.
• By completing this form, you agree to be contacted by phone, email and/or text to learn more.

Re-Enrollment Information

Schools managed by National Heritage Academies are public school academies.  A charter school shall not discriminate against or limit the admission of any student on any unlawful basis, including on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, intellectual ability, measures of achievement or aptitude, athletic ability, race, creed, national origin, religion or ancestry. A school may not require any action by a student or family (such as an admissions test, interview, essay, attendance at an information session, etc.) in order for an applicant to either receive or submit an application for admission to that school.

NHA provides a free appropriate public education for all students with disabilities. Individualized education programs are developed in partnership with parents/guardians and are designed to address the unique needs of each student. Specialized instruction is delivered in the least restrictive environment with close monitoring of student growth and adjustment of instruction based on student response and assessment results. Specialized instruction is delivered by special education teachers in both general and special education classrooms. In addition, speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, and other related services are provided based on student need.