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The Aspire application process is open to all current NTPS 5th graders.

Applications received by the deadline are submitted into a random lottery drawing for the follow school year's open 6th grade slots at Aspire and an ordered waitlist. Waitlist students are offered a slot at Aspire when openings occur and is maintained through the students' 8th grade year.

Families can apply online by the deadline or attend Application Night to fill out an application.

What happens on Application Night?

• A description of Aspire’s mission, vision, goals
• An explanation of all the programs offered
• A detailed outline of the application process
• Distribution of the application packet

Selection Process Lottery

• The selection process takes place at the district office on the chosen date & time and is overseen by district administration.
• Each student with a completed application received before the deadline receives a number. The student’s number is written on the receipt of acceptance when the application is turned in (for families to reference after the lottery). Applications must be turned in by hand to the office, submitted via the online form, or emailed to amsapplication@nthurston.k12.wa.us (mailed applications will not be accepted).
• Each number is placed one time on one ticket. The ticket is placed in a container and hand-drawn randomly.
• The order drawn will determine the order in which placement at Aspire will be extended (accepted or waitlisted).

Acceptance Process

• The acceptance notification process is administered by Aspire staff.
• Families are notified, in writing, regarding their child’s number and whether they are being offered a placement at Aspire.
• Once all placement offers are accepted, the remaining students will be placed on the waiting list in the order they were drawn. 
• Should openings occur, the next student on the waiting list is offered placement. The waitlist will be maintained through the end of students’ 8th-grade year.