VCS Lottery FAQ
- When is the application deadline?
- Can I have a tour of the school?
environment.
- Does my student keep their current lottery number or start over?
out in the random drawing, so they will receive either a spot at VCS or a new position on the
waitlist.
- Will I find out if my child receives a spot immediately if I come to watch the lottery?
be notified within 7 business days by mail. If it is past 7 business days and you haven't
received a letter in the mail, you may call the office at 208-455-9220.
- Does filling out a lottery application earlier increase my chances of getting my student into your school?
you a higher chance of being drawn than turning in your application on the due date of
April 1.
- After browsing your website about the lottery process who should I contact if I additional questions about your school?
24 hours.
- How is the lottery conducted?
is a random drawing, done in tiers. Our tiers are as follows:
1) Children of founding family members
2) Siblings of pupils already attending Vision Charter School
3) Students within primary attendance area
4) Students outside the primary attendance area
** The VCS boundary map can be found here**
- What is the primary boundary area for VCS?
Kingsbury to Linden Rd West along Linden Rd to the Caldwell School District Boundary,
North along the Caldwell School District Boundary to the Boise River, follow the Boise River
West to Old Hwy 30 (this is the existing boundary between the Middleton and Caldwell
School Districts), North on Old Hwy 30 to Galloway Rd.
** The VCS boundary map can be found here**
- If I don't reside in your attendance boundary area, can my student still ride a bus to and from school?
a spot in our lottery, and you live outside our attendance area, your student may still attend
Vision Charter School, but you will need to provide your own transportation.
- If we don't live within the VCS boundaries can we still apply for the lottery?
spot at VCS you will be responsible for your student's transportation to and from school.
- When is the lottery happening?
9:00 am.
- Where is the lottery happening?
at 19291 Ward Rd, Caldwell, ID 83605.
- Can I attend the lottery drawing?
you are offered a spot, will be mailed out within 7 business days of the lottery completion.
- What happens to applications received after April 1, 2022?
following year and at the bottom of the current wait list for each grade level.