Scholar Enrollment (FAQs)

  • Yes. We are currently offering a rolling admission for the 2025-2026 School Year. Applicants may be offered enrollment if seats become available or placed on a waitlist, which is maintained in compliance with NYS charter school law.

    Click here for the 25-26 Enrollment Application

  • Yes. We are excited that you are interested in Destine Preparatory Charter School for your scholar(s).

    You can complete the 2026-2027 Scholar Enrollment Application by clicking here.

    After completing the application, a member of our enrollment team will be touch to discuss next steps!

  • Communication will be coming soon to current scholar(s) families regarding what we need to keep scholars enrolled for the 2026-2027 school year. Keep a loo out on Parent Square for more information.

  • Monday-Thursday:

    Arrival: 7:25am-7:55am
    Dismissal: 3:45pm-4:10pm

    Fridays and Half Days:

    Arrival: 7-25am-7:55am
    Dismissal: 1pm-1:10pm

  • For Schenectady Residents:
    You must live more than a mile away from Destine Preparatory Charter School in order to qualify for transportation.

    For Out-of-District Residents (any district that is not Schenectady City School District):

    You must work with your home district to learn if the district will transport your scholar.

    If you have further questions, please contact our Enrollment & Family Outreach Coordinator, Crystal McMullen, at 518-394-1643 or by email at enrollment@destineprepcharterschool.org

  • Students who live in temporary housing have protections and additional rights.

    The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act is a federal law that discusses the public education of children and youth in temporary housing. Under McKinney-Vento and state law, students are considered to be in temporary housing if their nighttime residence is not fixed, regular, and adequate. Some examples of temporary housing include:

    • Sharing the housing of others due to loss of housing, economic hardship or other similar reason

    • Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, camping grounds

    • Living in emergency or transitional shelters

    • Abandoned in hospitals

    • Living a in public or private place not designed for sleeping

    • Living in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, bus or train stations, etc.

    • Migratory living in circumstances described above

    Contact:

    Mrs. Mashoma Brydie
    McKinney-Vento Liaison
    Phone: (518) 394-1643
    Email: enrollment@destineprepcharterschool.org

  • Destine Preparatory Charter School develops scholars in K-5th grade to become future change makers through rigorous academics, social and emotional learning, and affirmation of their identities. We believe that our students will be the future leaders of our community.

    Destine Prep delivers on the promise of an equitable educational experience for all students in grades K-5. Our school building will be located in Schenectady, New York.

    Our Core Values:

    • Robust Curriculum

    • Community Partnership

    • Relationship Building

    • Character Development

    We are excited to work with you, get to know you and get your feedback. We know that building a community school means we put the thoughts, ideas, and needs of the community first.  We also recognize the big asks that we have of you.

    Meet the Board of Directors & the Leadership Team.

  • Please feel free to contact our enrollment team by phone at (518) 394-1643, by email at enrollment@destineprepcharterschool.org or by visiting us in person at 530 Franklin Street Schenectady, NY.