Admissions FAQs

How do I apply?

You can submit a SchoolMint application at this link. Simply sign up and create an account to get started on your application. You may easily check and/or review your application status at any time by signing into your SchoolMint account.

My scholar is currently enrolled at DRIHSCS. Do I need to re-apply every year?

No. Once scholars are enrolled, there is no need to reapply. This includes 8th grade scholars.

Do I need to reapply if I submitted a common application through the NYC Charter Center?

No. If you submitted a Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School application through the NYC Charter Center, your application will automatically transfer to our database. There’s no need to submit more than one application.

Is my application cancelled if I’ve applied to multiple charter schools?

No. Acceptance to Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School does not affect and is not affected by the NYC DOE admissions process.

How do I edit my application? How do I change the grade level?

Login to your SchoolMint account to edit your application. The SchoolMint website has a step by step explanation on how to make the edit.

If you need support to access your account please contact SchoolMint support directly.

How do I contact SchoolMint support?

To contact the SchoolMint support desk you can call (855) 957-3535 or email support@schoolmint.com.

Can my student transfer into your school mid-year?

We continue making seat offers through the first semester. Mid-year transfers are based on seat availability and the school's waitlist.

When is the lottery?

April 1st at 5:00 pm. Applications must be submitted before then.

How and when are lottery results released?

Lottery results are released immediately after the lottery. Results are sent to the applicant's communication preference, by email and/or text. You can also login to your SchoolMint account to check your status at any time.

How do I accept my offer?

To accept an offer, login to your SchoolMint account. There’s an option under your "Student Dashboard" to "Accept" or "Decline" the offer. If you accept the offer, a button to register will appear. Instructions will follow once you complete your online registration.

Should I reapply if I do not receive an offer?

No. Students who do not get an offer during the lottery are automatically added to the waitlist. We continue to make offers throughout the first semesters based on seat availability. To clarify, 5th & 8th grade waitlist applications will not rollover to the 6th and 9th grade. You must reapply to the 6th or 9th grade to enter our lottery.

I applied last year, but my scholar was not accepted, do I need to re-apply?

Yes. Applications do not automatically transfer from one year to the next.

How does the waitlist work?

Scholars not selected in the lottery, are automatically added to their grade’s waitlist. Any applicable preference is automatically applied.

What are waitlist preferences?

Families will move to the top of the waitlist if they are a:

• Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School sibling family
• Child of an employee

How can I learn more about the school?

You can find information about our program in the drop down sections above or you can attend one of our Information Sessions. All dates for our information sessions are listed on our website on the Admissions page.

How can I tour the school?

You can attend one of our Virtual Information Sessions and/or Virtual Open Houses to tour the school virtually. At the moment, we are conducting learning remotely and do not have access to the school building as per the New York City Department of Education.

What services are available for English Language Learners?

Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School greatly values and recognizes the many benefits of multilingualism for our students and their families, as well as our school communities. Our schools offer integrated English as a New Language programming that is developed to support each MLL student’s unique academic and linguistic profiles. Programming also varies by campus based on their student populations. When possible, Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School provides multilingual students with the opportunity to further develop their home language skills.

If my student is accepted, what documents do I need to have available for registration?

How will I know if my student’s registration is complete?

You will receive an automatic ‘registration complete’ notification via email and/or text that confirms the registration packet is complete and that your student’s seat is safe for the registration period.

How will I know when my student is enrolled?

To complete your student’s enrollment, you must submit the paperwork listed in your ‘registration complete’ notification. Once this is submitted, you will receive a ‘registration verified’ notification.