Admissions

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Welcome

Thank you for your interest in Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about OWNCS. You will discover information outlining the admissions process, educational philosophy, and community values. We encourage you to attend an open house to see our vision brought to life.

Applications for school year 2024-25

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Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2024.

The 24-25 applications are now available.

For additional information, please contact:

To submit an application for OWN 2 Howard Beach or OWN 3 Corona for the current school year, contact the Admissions Coordinator for each school listed above.

Lottery

Students are selected for admission randomly by lottery.

The admissions lottery for school year (2024-25) will be held Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 10 AM.

When a child is selected, Parents/Guardians have 3 days to accept or decline the seat. If Parents/Guardians do not reply by the deadline, the child will be moved to the bottom of the waiting list and the seat offered to the next child on the waiting list.

Families wishing to apply after the lottery has been run should contact the Admissions Department.

  • OWNCS uses a lottery application called Lotterease to ensure a fair and transparent admissions process. In Lotterease, parents create one account and add all children they would like to enter into the OWNCS lottery.

Click on the Lotterease Parent Handbook​ for additional information.

Preferences

Priority for available seats is based on the following:

  • Current sibling at the OWNCS school to which you are applying
  • Parent/Guardian employed by OWNCS
  • Resident of School District 30 (if applying to OWN 1-Astoria)
  • Resident of School District 27 (if applying to OWN 2-Howard Beach)
  • Resident of School District 24 (if applying to OWN 3-Corona)

Notification

Lotterease notifies Parents/Guardians of the lottery results by email. When a child is selected, Parents/Guardians have 3 days to accept or decline the seat. If Parents/Guardians do not reply by the deadline, the child will be moved to the bottom of the waiting list and the seat offered to the next child on the waiting list. Lotterease notifies families when there is a change in applicant status.

Acceptance & Enrollment

Students protected under the McKinney-Vento Act are entitled to immediate enrollment in school and may also be entitled to free transportation and other services. Contact the Admissions Coordinator.

Parents/Guardians who accept an offer of admission for their child receive an email from Lotterease with a link to Enrollease (the Enrollment Package). The Enrollment Package must be submitted within 3 days. If OWNCS does not receive the Enrollment Package by the deadline, the offer of admission may be forfeited and passed to a child on the waiting list.

The following documents must be submitted prior to enrollment

• Copy of child's proof of age

• Copy of proof of address (1 of the documents listed below)

The following are acceptable proofs of address

Lease Agreement, Deed, or Mortgage Statement for the residence

NYC Housing Rent Receipt, Cable/Satellite Bill, Electric/Con Edison Bill (dated within the last 60 days)

Water Bill (dated within the last 90 days)

If the Parent/Guardian does not have a bill in his/her name, a notarized letter must be submitted stating that the Parent/Guardian and Applicant live at the address stated on the address on the application. Only applications with notarized letters will be accepted.

Example: If a guardian and child reside at the grandparents’ home, then the grandparents must submit a notarized letter stating that the guardian and child live with them.

In addition to the notarized letter, one of the acceptable proofs of address listed above must be submitted with the application.

It is the responsibility of the Parent/Guardian to ensure that OWNCS receives the Enrollment Package by the due date.

Waiting List

After all available seats have been filled in each grade, a waiting list is created for the remaining applicants. If a seat becomes available, the next student on the waiting list will receive an offer. The waiting list expires on December 31st of the year applied for.

Admissions Open House Dates

Please register for an Open House Event.

  • OWN 1 Elementary (Astoria)
  • January 13th at 9:00 am
  • January 26th at 1:00 pm
  • February 12th at 1:00 pm
  • March 16th at 11:00 am
  • March 19th at 1:00 pm
  • March 27th at 9:30 am
  • Click here to register
  • OWN 1 Middle (Astoria)
  • January 13th at 11:30 am
  • January 30th at 9:00 am
  • February 15 at 1:00 pm
  • March 16th at 9:00 am
  • March 19th at 9:00 am
  • March 25th at 1:00 pm
  • Click to Register
  • OWN 2 Elementary (Howard Beach)
  • October 25th (10am-2pm)

    November 8th (10am-2pm)

  • November 22nd (10am-2pm)

  • January 24th (10am-2pm)

  • February 14th (10am-2pm)

  • February 28th (10am-2pm)

  • March 13th (10am-2pm)

  • March 27th (10am-2pm)

  • To Register, please contact
  • OWN 2 Admissions Coordinator - Terrence McLean

    (718) 902-6436

  • admissions2@owncs.org
    • OWN 3 Elementary (Corona)
    • January 8th at 6pm
    • January 18th at 9am
    • February 1st at 6pm
    • February 10th at 9:30am
    • February 21st at 5:30pm
    • March 2nd at 10am

      March 12th at 8:30am

    • March 28th 1:30pm

    • March 30th 1:00pm

    • To Register, please contact
    • OWN 3 Admissions Coordinator - Gladys Guaman

      (347) 639-1300

    • admissions2@owncs.org

    Admissions FAQ

    What grades does your school include?

    OWN 1 (Astoria): Kindergarten through 8th grade

    OWN 2 (Howard Beach): Kindergarten through 5th grade

    OWN 3 (Corona): Kindergarten through 2nd grade

    What age does the child need to be to apply for Kindergarten?

    Children are eligible to apply to kindergarten in the calendar year they turn five.

    Where do I get an application?

    APPLICATIONS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2022-23 ARE NOW OPEN

    Click on a link below beginning Oct. 31st to submit an application for school year 2022-23

    OWN 1 Astoria (link is external)

    OWN 2 Howard Beach (link is external)

    OWN 3 Corona (link is external)

    Paper applications are available at the school. If you have any questions, please contact Lucille Ranchor (link sends e-mail), Admissions Coordinator, admissions@owncs.org (link sends e-mail) 

    Can I visit the school at any time during the year for a tour?

    You can attend one of the Open House Events listed above. If your child is offered a seat after the Admissions Lottery has been run, please call to arrange for a visit.

    How will I find out if my child is accepted?

    After the admissions lottery, you will be notified of the lottery results by email. If your child has been selected, you have 3 days to accept or decline the seat. If you do not reply by the deadline, the next child on the waiting list will be offered a seat and your child will be moved to the bottom of the waiting list.

    When is the lottery?

    THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2024

    10 AM

    How can I learn about the curriculum of the school?

    • Information about curriculum is provided at our Open House events.
    • Explore our website to learn more about various aspects of the school.

    Are parents welcome in your school?

    We have very involved Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO). There are many opportunities to volunteer at OWNCS.

    What if my child does not get into the school at the lottery?

    Once the lottery is completed, and all available seats have been filled a waiting list is generated and kept until December 31st. If a seat becomes available, the next child on the waiting list will be offered a seat. Notifications are sent to families of applicants by Lotterease whenever there is a status change.

    If my child does not get in the first time, what should I do?

    If you are still interested in sending your child to OWNCS, you must continue to apply each year. Every year we hold a new lottery.

    What if I have other questions?

    If you have any questions please contact 
    Lucille Ranchor (link sends e-mail), Admissions Coordinator
    (646) 415-2775 (Cell)

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    OWN 1 (Astoria)

    • Elementary School (Grades K-5)
    • 36-12 35th Avenue

    • Astoria, NY 11106
    • Phone: (718) 392-3405
    • FAX: (718) 392-2840

    OWN 1 (Astoria)

    • Middle School (Grades 6-8)
    • 38-27 30th Street

      Long Island City, NY 11101

    • Phone: (718) 274-2902
    • FAX: (718) 274-7146

    OWN 2 (Howard Beach)

    • Elementary School (Grades K-5)
    • 135-25 79th Street
    • Howard Beach, NY 11414
    • Phone: (347) 390-3290

      FAX: (347) 644-5070

    OWN 3 (Corona)

    • Elementary School (Grades K-5)
    • 108-68 Roosevelt Ave
    • Corona, NY 11368
    • Phone: (347) 639-1300