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Enrollment at STARS Charter School & STARS Virtual Academy (SVA)

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Virtual Academy Admissions

Tuition-Free Public Charter Education in Sandhills, North Carolina.

We’re excited you’re considering STARS Charter School or our flexible online learning option, STARS Virtual Academy. Whether your family is local to Moore County or located elsewhere in North Carolina, we’re here to help guide you through the enrollment process with clarity and ease. 

STARS Charter School and STARS Virtual Academy will hold a lottery each spring pursuant to North Carolina State Law 115C-218.45(f) 

Our Open Enrollment period begins January 6 th , 2026 and closes March 6 th , 2026.
Lottery Date: Friday, March 6th, 2026
Location: STARS Charter School, 140 Southern Dunes Drive, Vass, 28394​

* You are not required to be physically present at the lottery as the lottery is run by a computer program (Lotterease). Lotterease will communicate results within 24 hours of the completion of the lottery to your registered email address.

Steps to Apply

  1. Choose Your Path
    Select whether you’re applying for our in-person K–8 program at STARS Charter School or the virtual 4–9 program through STARS Virtual Academy.
  2. Complete the Online Application
    Fill out our secure, user-friendly online form. You may apply to both programs if you’d like to keep your options open.
  3. Receive Confirmation or Lottery Status
    If the number of applications exceeds the number of available spaces for a grade, a lottery will be held to fill vacant seats, via Lotterease, an automated program. After available seats are filled, the drawing will continue to determine the order of a waiting list.
  4. Attend Orientation (if accepted)
    In-person and virtual students will be invited to attend orientation to prepare for a successful school year.
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Who can apply to STARS?

  • Any child who is qualified under the laws of the state for admission to a public
    school is qualified for admission to a charter school. In order to apply to a charter
    school, a parent or guarding must be physically living-“domiciled”-in the state of
    North Carolina at the time of application. Non-domiciled families must wait until
    having moved to NC to apply to the school. STARS Charter School or STARS
    Virtual Academy may refuse admission to any student who has been expelled or
    suspended from a public school until the period of suspension or expulsion has
    expired N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115C-218.45(i).
  • To be eligible for kindergarten admission, students must be 5 years old prior to
    August 31 st of the enrollment year.
  • STARS Charter and STARS Virtual Academy will follow all rules and regulations
    regarding enrollment priority as specified in North Carolina charter school law
    115C-218.45. Priority Enrollment is given to the following groups in the order
    listed: children of the school’s full time employees; and children who have
    siblings currently enrolled at STARS.

Required Documents

To complete your enrollment, once you have accepted a seat at STARS Charter School
or in STARS Virtual Academy, please have the following documents ready:

  • Proof of North Carolina residency (utility bill, lease, or driver’s license)
  • Birth certificate or proof of age
  • Immunization records
  • Academic records (for grades 4–9)
  • IEP/504 Plan (if applicable)

Lottery Process

  • Lottery procedures will comply with NC Open Meeting Law provided in G.S.
    143-218.10(a) by publicizing the date and location in advance of the meeting and allowing anyone to attend. 
  • If the number of applications exceeds the number of available spaces for a grade, a lottery will be held to fill vacant seats. After seats are filled, the drawing will continue to determine the order of a waiting list.
  • Any application received after the Open Enrollment period is NOT entered in the lottery, but is added to the end of the grade level waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • The lottery drawing is randomly generated by Lotterease. 
  • If a student has been selected in the lottery the parent/guardian of the student will receive an acceptance notification via email.
  • Grade level waitlists will update any time a person accepts a seat or declines a seat at STARS Charter School or STARS Virtual Academy, and parents will immediately be notified of these changes via email.
  • Applying for STARS Virtual Academy does not impact your waitlist status for the
    in-person program at STARS Charter School—you may remain eligible for both.
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FAQ’s

Got questions? Find quick answers to common queries about STARS Charter School

Is STARS Charter School free?
Yes! Both our in-person and virtual programs are tuition-free public charter schools.
Can my child apply for both STARS and SVA?
Absolutely. Families are encouraged to apply to both the in-person and virtual programs.
What grade levels does each program serve?
  • STARS Charter School: Grades K–8
  • STARS Virtual Academy: Grades 4–9
What is the laptop incentive for SVA students?

Students who complete a full academic year at SVA may keep their school-issued laptop (valued at $400+).

What if we’re on the waitlist?
You’ll remain eligible should a seat become available. Waitlisted families are prioritized as space opens.

Still have a questions?

For help or questions, please contact our enrollment team

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