CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School Choice Magnet Lottery is open for next school year, with applications due December 5.
Natalie Parmenter, founder of Primary Focus, joined QC Life to help parents navigate the lottery process.
Parmenter recommends:• Focus on schools near your home or workplace• First enroll your child in CMS, then create your lottery portal• Enter siblings in the lottery even though they receive automatic admission• Attend open houses before selecting schools
CMS offers dual language immersion in five languages, Montessori schools and performing arts programs.
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