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Admissions Process for Discovery Charter School – Falcon Campus

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Discovery Charter School – Falcon Campus. Discovery Charter School Falcon Campus is a tuition-free, TK to 8 public charter school focused on academic excellence, whole-child development, and strong family partnerships. The school serves families committed to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment.

 

Admission to Discovery Falcon’s 5-Day Program and Home School Program is determined through a lottery system. All families who complete the enrollment process by the deadline will be eligible for the lottery.

 

What is a Charter School?
We encourage you to watch California Charter Schools Association’s video on What is a Charter Public School?

 

Discovery Charter School is authorized by the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) and accepts students from across California. There are no tuition fees or entrance exams.

 

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Enrollment Information for 2026-27

Open Enrollment: December 1, 2025 – March 1, 2026.

Lottery Date: March 13, 2026

Interested in our school and want a reminder when open enrollment begins? Share your information with us to receive an email reminder!

 

Falcon Campus Interest Form

 

  • To be eligible for the 2026-2027 school lottery, all of the following steps must be completed by March 1, 2026:

    1. Apply Online

    • Complete an application for each child you wish to enroll.
    • A separate application is required for each school site.

      Note: Falcon campus has two programs, you will have the option to select your program preference:
      • Falcon 5-Day Program: 5 days onsite

      • Falcon Home School Program: Hybrid model (3 days independent study, 2 days onsite)

     

    2. Attend an Information Meeting

    Meet our Director and discover how Discovery’s project-based learning, social-emotional focus, field trips, and family partnerships enrich every child’s education.

    • Required for new families.
    • Meetings are available in two formats: virtually via Zoom or in-person.
    • The information shared pertains to all Discovery schools. Attending one meeting fulfills the requirement for both campuses and all programs.

     

    3. Attend an Open House Tour at Falcon Campus

    Take a tour of our campus led by staff, volunteers and student guides, see our teachers in action, and hear from current families.

    • Required for new families.
    • Tours are in-person only.

     

  • Information Meetings

    Date Time Format
    Friday, November 21, 2025 10:00 AM in-person
    Friday, December 12, 2025 10:00 AM in-person
    Thursday, January 8, 2026 10:00 AM Zoom
    Tuesday, January 20, 2026 6:30 PM Zoom
    Wednesday, February 11, 2026 6:30 PM in-person
    Thursday, February 26, 2026 10:00 AM in-person

     

    Open House Tours

    Date Time Format
    Friday, November 21, 2025 9:00 AM in-person
    Friday, December 12, 2025 9:00 AM in-person
    Wednesday, January 7, 2026*
    (*No home school)
    9:00 AM in-person
    Monday, January 19, 2026 9:00 AM in-person
    Friday, January 30, 2026 9:00 AM in-person
    Thursday, February 12, 2026 9:00 AM in-person
    Thursday, February 26, 2026 9:00 AM in-person

     

    Sign Up for Falcon Informaton Meeting & Open House Tour

     

    If you have any questions, feel free to call the main office at 408-300-1358 or email Falcon Office at falconoffice@mydiscoveryk8.org.

     

  • To learn more about lottery preferences for both the Falcon Program and Falcon Hybrid Home School Program, please refer to our Discovery Admissions FAQ.

     

    1. Discovery will verify applicant information, including attendance at the required Information Meeting and Open House Tour.
    2. An email will be sent one week prior to the lottery with a Family ID number. This ID number will be used in the lottery and waitlist.
    3. The lottery will be held on the following date and time:

    March 13, 2026 @ 1:00 PM

    Falcon Campus, Room 2
    762 Sunset Glen Dr
    San Jose, CA 95123

    • Offer letters are emailed within 24 hours.
    • Families have 3 days to accept or decline using instructions in the offer email.
    • A waitlist is posted on the school website. Seats are offered from the waitlist as they become available.

    Important: Submitting an application does not guarantee enrollment. If applications exceed available spots, admission is determined by lottery.

  • For additional information, refer to our Admissions FAQ.

    If you have more questions, please reach out to us in one of the follow ways:


 

Enrollment Information for 2025-26