Dekalb Agriculture Technology & Environment, Inc.
Enrollment
Thank you for your interest in DATE. DATE is a public charter school that serves students in kindergarten through 8th grade who reside in the Dekalb County School District. To be eligible to attend DATE, a parent/guardian of a prospective student must submit an application during the Open enrollment application window. Seats are awarded by lottery in order of the school’s enrollment priorities.
2026-2027 D.A.T.E. Academy's Early Kindergarten Enrollment
DATE: January 16th- February 15th
Welcome to DeKalb Academy of Technology and Environment. We appreciate your interest!
Kindergarten Early Enrollment Information
WHAT ARE THE AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTENDANCE? Students entering Kindergarten must be 5 years of age on or before September 1. – First Grade students must be 6 years of age on or before September 1 – These are State of Georgia mandated laws for school attendance.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND DATE ACADEMY? All current DeKalb County residents are eligible to attend.
WHAT GRADE LEVELS ARE OFFERED TO DATE ACADEMY? Kindergarten- 8th grade.
Documents Required for Completed Submission
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT WITH YOUR EARLY KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
3231 Immunization Form
3300 Eye/Ear/ Dental form
Kindergarten Assessments
Two Proofs of Residence (Dwelling based ie Lease, Water, Power etc.)
2026-2027 D.A.T.E. Academy's Open Enrollment : March 1st - 28th
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND DATE ACADEMY?
All current DeKalb County residents are eligible to attend.
WHAT GRADE LEVELS ARE OFFERED AT DATE ACADEMY?
Kindergarten- 8th grade.
OPEN ENROLLMENT is currently INACTIVE.
The Link will be ACTIVE on March 1st HERE on our Website.
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Is everyone accepted who applied during Open Enrollment?No, we are a Lottery based system.
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When is the Lottery held at DATE Academy?April 14th 2026 at 10 A.M.
It can be viewed LiveStreamed on YT(YouTube), FaceBook , and can be view in person on campus in the Annex. -
Is it possible to Tour the Campus?Yes, Tours are available on EVERY Friday in the month of March EXCEPT on March the 13th, School will not be in session on that day.
Application Process
Open enrollment applications will be available March 1st.
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Who is considered an applicant?Any child that is not enrolled at DATE Academy is an applicant. For your convenience, the application can be translated into over 50 languages. Before submitting your application, please revert to the English version for submission.
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Who is eligible to attend DATE Academy?All Dekalb County residents are eligible to attend.
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What grade levels are offered at DATE Academy?Kindergarten through 8th grade.
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What are the age requirements for attendance?Under-Age Exception Rule
E557 Underage student reported in GRADE LEVEL'KK' or
'01'. Student age should be at least 5 years old for GRADE
LEVEL='KK' or 6 years old for GRADE LEVEL='01' by
September 1
O.C.G.A. §20-2-150 (b) -Exception to UK and U1 Coding:
A child who was a legal resident of one or more other states for a period of two years
immediately prior to moving to this state and who was legally enrolled in a public kindergarten
or first grade, or a kindergarten or first grade accredited by a state or regional association, shall
be eligible for enrollment in the appropriate general or special education programs authorized
in this part if such child will attain the age of five for kindergarten or six for first grade by
December 31 and is otherwise qualified.
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Is anyone given preference in the enrollment process?Yes.
Sibling of current students
Children of Staff members
All placement of siblings will be predicated on space availability.
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How does D.A.T.E. define siblings for purposes of preferences?A Sibling is a person with whom a current or previously attending student shares a maternal connection and shared residency. This connection may also be achieved by adoption or marriage.
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Is there a registration checklist Needed for sibling enrollment and upon acceptance?1- Social Security Card/Copy and Original
2- Birth Certificate/Copy and Original
3- Form 3300/Eye, Ear and Dental
4- Form 3231 Immunization
5- Proof of Residency (2 forms of proof utility, lease, gas, etc.......)
6- Current School Discipline Report/Report Card
*** All documents should be scanned and submitted electronically when applications are complete. No paper documents will be accepted. ***