Paul Pcs - International Hs

Paul PCS describes an inclusive, supportive approach that tailors resources for English Language Learners and students with IEPs while working closely with families so each student can thrive academically and socially. The school emphasizes its M.E.R.I.T. framework—teaching students to be Motivated, Educated, Responsible, and Independent Thinkers—and positions learning as college-preparatory while also developing character, community responsibility, and global/cultural awareness beyond the classroom.

Paul PCS says it admits students through the My School DC common enrollment lottery (so families apply in the My School DC application, not directly to the school), and then wait for a seat offer/match. (paulcharter.org) For SY 2026–27, key dates include: application opens December 15, 2025; the Grades 9–12 deadline was February 2, 2026; lottery results are released March 27, 2026; and the common lottery-match enrollment deadline is May 1, 2026 (with an optional period to adjust rankings until March 13, 2026 at 5 p.m.). (enrolldcps.dc.gov) If matched, families must complete the school’s enrollment steps by the deadline, which includes submitting required enrollment forms plus proof of DC residency and up-to-date health forms. (myschooldc.org) Students not matched are placed on waitlists through My School DC; waitlists generally follow how families ranked schools, and enrolling at a matched school does not remove a student from other waitlists. (myschooldc.org) The Paul PCS–International High School My School DC profile lists these lottery preference categories: Sibling Attending, Twin Offered, Sibling Offered, and Children of Staff. (myschooldc.org)