How to Apply to
Odyssey Charter School
Not sure where to start? Read the steps below.
Four Things Every Family Should Know Before Applying
Free Public Charter School
OCS is tuition free and funded by the State of Delaware. There are no application fees and no hidden costs.
Open to All Delaware Families
No Greek background required. No academic testing. No geographic restrictions within Delaware.
Kindergarten Through Grade 12
OCS serves students from Kindergarten through high school graduation on one campus in Wilmington.
Lottery Based Enrollment
If more families apply than seats are available, placement is determined by a fair, state administered electronic lottery.
What You Need Before You Apply
Incomplete applications are the single biggest operational problem in the admissions process. Having everything ready before you start will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes and ensure your application is complete and entered in the lottery.
Pro Tip
The online application takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes when you have this information ready. Starting without it may result in an incomplete application that is not entered in the lottery.
Your Pre-Application Checklist
Your child's full legal name and date of birth
Your Delaware home address.
This must be your primary residence. Rental, vacation, and business addresses do not qualify.
Your child's current school and grade.
You are applying for the next consecutive grade your child is being promoted into.
Proof of Delaware public school registration.
If your child is not currently enrolled in a Delaware public school, you must register at your School of Residence first. This is required by state law (Senate Bill 82) before your application can be completed.
For Kindergarten applicants:
Confirmation that your child will turn 5 on or before August 31 of the enrollment year. An official birth certificate will be required before enrollment.
For Kindergarten and Grade 1 applicants:
Your Greek program track preference. Greek FLES, Greek Immersion, or both ranked in order.
Your email address.
Lottery results will be sent by email from SchoolChoiceDE.org. Add HelpDesk@SchoolChoiceDE.org to your trusted senders list now to prevent results from going to spam.
Your Step by Step Application Guide
Register at Your School of Residence if Needed
If your child is not currently enrolled in a Delaware public school, register at your School of Residence before applying. This is required by state law (Senate Bill 82) and must be completed before your OCS application can be processed.
Visit SchoolChoiceDE.org to Begin
Go to https://www.schoolchoicede.org/ApplyInfo/Odyssey to start your application. Paper applications are available by request from the OCS Admissions Office if you are unable to apply online.
Complete and Submit Your Application
Confirm your Delaware residency and select the next consecutive grade your child is being promoted into. For Kindergarten and Grade 1 applicants, rank both Greek FLES and Greek Immersion as a first and second choice. Ranking both options is strongly recommended. Submit before January 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Applications submitted after January 14, 2026 will not be included in the lottery. They will be added to the waitlist in the order received.
Watch for Your Results
Lottery results will be emailed by February 27, 2026. Add HelpDesk@SchoolChoiceDE.org to your trusted senders list now to make sure results do not land in your spam folder.
What Happens After You Submit
Submitting your application is just the beginning. Here is exactly what to expect in the weeks that follow.
Immediate Confirmation
You will receive an automated confirmation email from SchoolChoiceDE.org confirming your application was received. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 24 hours contact the OCS Admissions Office at (302) 516-8000.
During January & February
The electronic lottery takes place in late winter. No action is required from your family during this time.
Results Notification
Lottery results will be emailed by the date published on your enrollment timeline. Add HelpDesk@SchoolChoiceDE.org to your trusted senders list now to make sure results do not land in your spam folder.
You will receive one of three outcomes:
Invited
Your child has been offered a seat. You will have until the acceptance deadline to accept or decline. That date is published on your enrollment timeline.
Waitlisted
Your child has been placed on the waitlist in lottery order. Seats do open throughout the year. Being on the waitlist is not the end of the road.
Applied after the deadline
Your child has been added to the waitlist in the order received after all lottery placed applicants.
Missed the Deadline?
Missing the deadline does not close the door. Families who apply after the deadline are added to the waitlist in the order received. Seats do open throughout the year. It is always worth applying, even late.
Waitlists do not carry over year to year. Families must reapply during the next open enrollment period to be considered for the following school year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Apply?
You are ready. Apply today and take the first step toward an Odyssey education.