Become a Maya Angelou Scholar Today
If you’re having trouble with the online form, call the following numbers below and we’ll be happy to help:
Maya Angelou Public Charter School ( High School )
Admissions: (202)-536-8766
Young Adult Learning Center (YALC)
Admissions: (202) 289-8898

High School
Checklist
I am:
in a current grade 9-12
in need of high school credit recovery
interested in small class environment
in need of flexible scheduling
in need of supportive services (SPED) or have a disability and are in need of on-site care
If any of the above applies to your scholar, click here to learn more about our High School Program.
Young Adult Learning Center Checklist
I am:
within ages 17-24 without a high school diploma
interested in getting my General Education Degree, G.E.D, with a high school certificate
interested in receiving workforce certifications
interested in morning or afternoon courses
If any of the above applies to you, click here to learn more about our Young Adult Learning Center.
How do I apply?
Maya Angelou Public Charter School (MAPCS)/ Young Adult Learning Center has a rolling and open admittance policy. This means that students are admitted regardless of background or academic record on a first-come, first-served basis at any time throughout the year. However, we do follow citywide application deadlines.
High School
Application Open Date |
12/16/2019 |
Application Close Date (Priority Deadline) |
4/30/2021 |
Application Closes for the Year |
04/30/2021 |
Lottery Date |
03/26/2020 |
Lottery Results Released |
03/27/2020 |
Registration starts for all students |
04/06/2020 |
Young Adult Learning Center
Application Open Date |
12/16/2019 |
Application Close Date (Priority Deadline) |
4/30/2021 |
Application Closes for the Year |
07/09/2021 |
Lottery Date |
03/26/2020 |
Lottery Results Released |
03/27/2020 |
Registration starts for all students |
04/06/2020 |
Think about which campus you want to attend and complete a short application online. Download our registration packet checklist, here and apply to our schools here.
I’ve submitted my application online, now what?
Step 1: MAPCS/YALC Staff will review application to make sure the information is complete and accurate (correct campus, not a duplicate, etc).
Step 2: MAPCS/YALC Staff will make you an offer via Schoolmint and student/guardian must accept the offer.
Step 3: Once the offer has been accepted, a number of forms will appear on the website to continue the registration process. This information is required before the student will be able to attend classes. In addition, there are some documents that cannot be submitted online please feel free to contact the school to schedule an appt. to complete enrollment. Once your status is marked ‘Verified’ in Schoolmint you are all done!
Trouble with the online form? Call the following numbers below and we’ll be happy to help:
Maya Angelou Public Charter School ( High School )
Admissions: (202)-536-8766
Young Adult Learning Center (YALC)
Admissions: (202) 289-8898