What is a charter school? Is there a tuition cost to attend the Nap Ford Community School? Who can attend this charter school? Is the school calendar the same as the traditional public school? What grades will the school serve? How can I enroll my child? Is there an after school program? Can community members become volunteers? Is there a dress code policy? What will be taught at the Nap Ford Community School? What is a charter school? A charter school is a non-profit, self-managed public school operating under a performance contract with the local school board. Although charter schools are authorized and monitored by the local school district, they operate independently of the local school district. Charter schools are sometimes referred to as independent public schools. As schools of choice, charter schools are held to strict accountability for the academic and financial performance of the school. Is there a tuition cost to attend the Nap Ford Community School? No. Nap Ford Community School as a free public charter school. Who can attend this charter school? Any Orange County resident who qualifies to attend a regular public school in Orange County may apply to attend the Nap Ford Community School. Is the school calendar the same as the traditional public school? Yes, Nap Ford Community School's calendar is the same as Orange County Public Schools. What grades will the school serve? The school will serve pre-kindergarten through fifth grades. How can I enroll my child? Registration has begun and is on-going at 648 West Livingston Street from 8:00 to 4 p.m. daily. Parents must register their children in person.  The school has an open admissions procedure that utilizes a "first come first serve" policy. If applicants exceed grade level capacity a waiting list is established by a random selection process. Is there an after school program? Yes, an after school fee-based program is available. Can community members become volunteers? Community members are required to volunteer but must submit to the required background check. Parents are expected to volunteer a minimum of 6 hours per grading period. Is there a dress code policy? Nap Ford is a uniform school. The colors are navy blue bottoms, and white or gold school logo tops. What will be taught at the Nap Ford Community School? The core curriculum will consist of the basic academic subjects with an emphasis on "wellness". Traditional subjects will be linked to academic, financial, social and physical health, and wellness. See Curriculum for additional information.