School Choice

School Choice for the 2023-2024 school year is closed. The application will re-open for the 2024-2025 school year on December 1, 2023. Requests to remain at the current school after moving can be made through the Student Address Change process HERE.

Submit your School Choice application HERE

The Cherry Creek School District gives district residents and non-residents the opportunity to apply for enrollment in a Cherry Creek school of their choice. Applications for residents of Cherry Creek school district and qualified employees of the district are included in the first lottery that will run on or before February 15th. Applications for non-residents of the district and any others submitted after January 31st, will be processed bi-weekly starting February 28th. 

Applications are considered based on lottery and space availability. Priority is given to students with siblings who will be attending the same school and children of district employees. There is a limit of one application per student, up to 3 different schools can be requested, and all information is verified for accuracy. Addresses must be up to date for residents of the school district in order to be considered for School Choice.  If you are moving at a later date, applications for School Choice can be submitted when you move. 

• Except as may be required by law, for students granted permission to attend a Choice school, transportation becomes the responsibility of the parents or guardians - Policy JFBA.
• All students will be approved to the highest grade level for that school as long as the student meets the continuing enrollment criteria-Policy JFBA-R. Renewal of Choice applications annually will no longer be needed. 
• Continuing Enrollment Criteria for all students: 
  • • The student is expelled from the school or program;
    • The student’s continued participation in the school requires the District to make alterations in the structure of the school or to the arrangement or function of rooms;
    • There is lack of space or teaching staff;
    • The school does not offer appropriate programs or is not equipped or staffed to meet the special needs of the student;
    • The school does not offer a program requested by the student;
    • The student does not meet established eligibility criteria;
    • A desegregation plan is in effect and denial of continued enrollment is necessary to comply with the plan;
    • The student does not maintain an attendance rate greater than 90%;
    • The student does not follow the school policy for on-time arrival to and/or departure from school;
    • The student has more than 1 out-of-school suspension each year;
    • The high school student is not on track to graduate on time.

Please note: 

• Non-Residents of the District - Your applications will be processed in the lottery after February 15th, unless the student has a parent that is a qualified employee of Cherry Creek Schools.
• Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten – The School Choice application is not for preschool and Pre-Kindergarten students. Please contact the Early Childhood Education department for more information.
• Charter and Magnet Schools – The School Choice application is not available for Cherry Creek Academy, Challenge School, Colorado Skies, Heritage Heights Academy, Elevation or Endeavor. Please contact those schools directly for assistance with their application process.
• Previously Approved Students - Students currently attending a school under School Choice or an IntraDistrict Transfer approved through the highest grade level do NOT need to submit an application to return to that school next year.
• Current Address - The address on the application must be current and within the CCSD boundary to be considered a resident of the district. Families moving into the district after February 1st will need to apply as a non-resident or submit their application after moving to the district. 
• Special Education Availability - Special Education program availability varies from school to school. If the choice school determines it cannot meet the student's needs, the student may seek enrollment in another school.  

For additional information about the School Choice process with Cherry Creek, click here to view the School Choice FAQ.