2025-26 Application & Lottery Information
On or After Nov 1: Click HERE to Apply to a School of Choice for the 2025-26 School Year
What are Schools of Choice?
At the elementary level, the District provides specialized programs focused in the Arts and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). While covering the same Idaho Content Standards, these programs offer an immersive and hands-on approach to learning aligned with these focus areas that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
For instance, an Art-focused elementary school can ignite your student's imagination and artistic talents, providing them with a strong foundation in creative expression. These programs are offered at Christine Donnell, Chief Joseph, and Pioneer Schools of the Arts. Similarly, STEM-focused schools emphasize science and technology, preparing students by nurturing their skills in these crucial fields. These programs are offered at Barbara Morgan, Galileo, Spalding, and Summerwind STEM Academies. These schools allow your student to explore these interests and develop strengths in an environment designed to help them thrive.
As students transition to secondary education, the District also offers programs that focus on fine arts (grades 6-12) and academic acceleration opportunities (grades 9-12). Enrolling a student at Idaho Fine Arts Academy can help refine artistic talents, whether in music, theater, or visual arts. In addition to learning core content standards, this specialized curriculum ensures students receive extensive training in their chosen art form, preparing them for further education and potential careers in the arts.
At Renaissance, the academic acceleration opportunities provide a rigorous and challenging academic experience that can fast-track your student's education. This program offers advanced and specialized coursework through the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and the International Baccalaureate Career Certificate allowing students to delve deeper into subjects they are passionate about and to excel academically, setting a strong foundation for college and career success. Renaissance also offers the Associate of Arts in General Studies from Idaho State University that students have the opportunity to pursue.
Late applications place a student on our waitlist in chronological order. So don't wait Apply Today!
2025-26 Lottery Timeline - Important Dates to Know
November 1-30
- On-Time Application window
December 6
- Lottery Draw @ DSC (open to the public)
January 7
- Late Applications will be available
Schools of Choice Tour Dates:
Barbara Morgan STEM Academy School Tours:
Monday, November 4. 2024, from 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Monday, November 18, 2024, from 4:30 - 5:00pm
Monday, December 9, 2024, from 4:30 - 5:00 pm by appointment only
Chief Joseph School of the Arts Tours:
Wednesday, November 6, 2024, from 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, January 22, 2025, from 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Christine Donnell School of the Arts Tours:
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 10:00 am
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 4:30 pm
Monday, December 16, 2024, at 10:00 am
Eliza Hart Spalding STEM Academy School Tours:
Open House Thursday, November 14 from 4:30-5:30 pm
Galileo Stem Academy School Tours:
Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 5:00 pm
Pioneer School of the Arts Tours:
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 4:30 pm. Tours will last 45-60 minutes, no reservation. Tour includes a question-and-answer session as well as a full building tour.
Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 4:30 pm. Tours will last 45-60 minutes, no reservation. Tour includes a question-and-answer session as well as a full building tour.
Summerwind STEM Academy School Tours:
Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 11:00 am
Monday, November 11, 2024, at 4:30 pm
Idaho Fine Arts Academy (IFAA) Tours:
Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Tours begin at 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Presentation begins promptly at 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Thursday, November 7. 2024. Tours begin at 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Presentation begins promptly at 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Renaissance High School Tour:
Thursday, November 7, 2024, 4:00 to 8:00 pm
Presentation begins at 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 pm in the White Cloud Auditorium
