FAQ

A charter school is a public school operated independently under a performance agreement with a chartering authority, such as a school district. The performance agreement spells out the school's education program, goals, and other features. A charter school is free from most regulations that apply to school districts. It usually is able to hire its own staff but can be closed for failure to meet its promises regarding student performance or for financial mismanagement.

For more information on public charter schools, how they are funded, and other myths, please view the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools (FCPCS) Fact Sheet.

FCPCS Fact Sheet

Charter schools receive money on a per-pupil basis from the state and federal governments either directly or through their chartering authority. Like other schools, they receive extra funding for students who are English learners or from low-income families. They also have more flexibility in how they use many state categorical funds, which for regular schools are targeted for specific students or programs. Charter schools may also rely on independent fundraising, grants, and corporate sponsors for additional funds.

We are a public charter school which means we are funded by the state and federal monies. No tuition is charged to the families for students who are attending. 

Generally, admission cannot be based on where a student lives. However, preference is given to students who do reside in Walton County. 

No - current students do not have to reapply each year. Also, outgoing eighth graders at Seaside Neighborhood School do not have to apply to attend Seacoast Collegiate High School as they are a direct feed upon graduating from Seaside Neighborhood School.

Yes - we honor sibling preference for the lottery.

If you applied by the deadline, you will be placed on a priority waiting list. Lottery applications received after the deadline will be placed on the waitlist in the order in which they are received. 

Our faculty and staff work hard each day to provide multiple layers of learning for students who are struggling academically or those you may have special needs. We utilize the Response to Intervention Process, the Section 504 Plan, Exceptional Student Education Services, English Language Learners Services, and various tutorial models to assist our students.