SCHOOL CHOICE PROCESS IN WESTFORD
School Choice is a state program, which allows Massachusetts school districts to accept students from other Massachusetts towns. This is an optional program as not all towns participate.
Although Westford participates in School Choice, the Westford School Committee determines, on an annual basis, openings for the upcoming school year. This determination is made in May after the Superintendent of Schools reviews current and projected enrollment figures and class sizes and presents a recommendation to the School Committee.
If the School Committee votes to accept School Choice students for the following year, an advertisement is placed in the Lowell Sun and in all surrounding towns' local newspapers, as well as our website, with a deadline date for applying. School Choice students are chosen on a lottery basis. Applications are only available after the School Committee determines that openings will be available for the upcoming year.
SCHOOL CHOICE FOR 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR
Westford Public Schools will be participating in the School Choice Program for the 2012-2013 school year with a total of 20 available seats at the grade levels and schools indicated below. Applications are available in the office of the Superintendent of Schools, as well as Westford Public Schools' website (click here for the application). Applications will be accepted through July 13, 2012. A lottery will be held shortly thereafter and parents of selected students will be notified in early August.
Grade Level |
# of Seats Available |
School |
Kindergarten |
6 |
Rita Miller |
Kindergarten |
2 |
Nabnasset |
Kindergarten |
4 |
Robinson |
Grade 1 |
2 |
Rita Miller |
Grade 3 |
3 |
Abbot |
Grade 3 |
3 |
Day |
Total Seats Available |
20 |
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Thank you,
Everett V. Olsen, Jr.
Superintendent of Schools
For more information contact Nina Mangan (978-692-5560 extension 2102).
Information for enrolling students who are Westford residents can be found on our Registration page.
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