Who Can Enroll?

Govans Elementary is a neighborhood charter school operated by the Baltimore Curriculum Project. Like all charter schools in Maryland, our school is tuition-free and non-sectarian. As a neighborhood conversion charter, our priority is first to serve students living in our neighborhood enrollment zone. Any Kindergarten through 5th grade child living in this zone may enroll at any time, without participating in a lottery.  If you live or are moving to this zone, call or email the school to enroll.

Schedule an information session and school tour:  

Contact: Chevelle Smith, Administrative Assistant
410.396.6396
[email protected]  

Pre-Kindergarten

Developing the confidence, social skills, and academic background to be a successful learner begins in our Pre- Kindergarten program. Our Pre-K program is accredited by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) which recognizes our commitment to providing a high-quality learning environment that supports the growth and development of our students.

To enroll in Pre-K, your child must be 4 years old prior to September 1. Priority is given to students who meet the age requirement and are considered low-income, homeless, or receive special education services. All Pre-K registration must be done online through Baltimore City Public Schools.

Non-zoned students 

We also serve non-zoned elementary students throughout Baltimore City.

If there are no vacancies at the time, students can be added to a waitlist for the current academic year or lottery for the upcoming school year.

Student Lottery Application

As a conversion charter school that serves this attendance area, Govans Elementary School also holds a lottery each year to determine which students may attend from out-of-zone after all in-zone PreK – 5 students are served. To participate in the lottery please complete and return this form.

Application Deadline:
Monday, February 3, 2025, 3:30PM
Lottery Drawing:
TBD
Severe Weather Date:
TBD
Lottery Results Notification:
TBD
Deadline for families to confirm or decline lottery acceptance:
TBD

Lottery Drawing at Govans Elementary
5801 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212

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Prospective Student Name *

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Applying for Grade *Pre-KKindergardenFirst GradeSecond GradeThird GradeFourth GradeFifth Grade

*Pre-K applicants must be four-years-old and Kindergarten applicants must be five-years-old by September 1. Early admissions would require assessment by BCPS office of Early Learning. For questions about early admission, please contact the school.

Current school, if applicable

Sibling Information, if applicable

Siblings are defined as brothers or sisters who reside in the same household and share a common parent, or are legally adopted. ***REMEMBER: We require a SEPARATE APPLICATION for EACH SIBLING you wish to enter in the enrollment lottery. Siblings are listed below for cross-referencing only.***

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Are you the legal guardian of the child? *

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Street Address *

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ZIP Code *

Home Phone

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Email *

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Who We Are

Govans Elementary School is a neighborhood charter school operated by the Baltimore Curriculum Project. In 2015, the Board of School Commissioners approved conversion to a neighborhood charter school.  

About Baltimore Curriculum Project 

Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) is the largest operator of local neighborhood, public charter schools in Maryland. We create safe, supportive learning environments for children PK-8 by providing innovative, research-based educational strategies, intensive teacher training, and extensive support for administration and staff. BCP collaborates with its schools’ staff, families, and community partners to tailor resources and support through community partnerships. 

As one of the longest-running charter operators in Maryland, our schools are regularly recognized as some of the most highly acclaimed neighborhood charter schools in the state. BCP partners with Baltimore City Public Schools to serve all students in our neighborhood zones and to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment of learning for all students, families, and employees. 

BCP’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism