Open Enrollment Is Almost Here!
2027–2028 Open Enrollment Begins November 2, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.
Get ready to take the next step toward joining the Leman community!
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Both Parker Stroh and Bayou Gulch participate in Douglas County School District’s Open Enrollment process.
Follow the steps below to apply for the 2027–2028 school year.
Steps to Apply
Apply Beginning November 2
Open Enrollment begins November 2, 2026 at 8 a.m. Submit your application by December 1 at 4 p.m.
Select Your Leman Campus
Sign in to the EngagED Parent Portal, select your school and submit a separate application for each scholar.
Check for an Offer December 8
Log into EngagED beginning December 8, 2026 at 8 a.m. to view enrollment offers.
Accept by Dec 15, 2026
If your scholar receives an offer, accept it in EngagED by December 15, 2026 at 4 p.m.
Parent Portal Instructions
- Current DCSD Families: Use their existing Infinite Campus login.
- Families New to DCSD: Create an EngagED account.
Second Round Open Enrollment runs from January 22, 2027 at 8 a.m. through August 2, 2027 at 4 p.m.
Offers are made based on space availability. Watch the email address you provided when applying and respond by the deadline included in your offer.
Watch the email address you provided when applying and respond by the deadline included in any offer.
Current Leman scholars: Scholars continuing at their current campus do not need to complete Open Enrollment. Your campus will provide instructions for its Intent to Return process.
Eligibility
Kindergarten
Pursuant to C.R.S. 22-54-103, children are eligible for admission to kindergarten if they are five years old before October 1 of the current school year.
First Grade
Pursuant to C.R.S. 22-54-103, children are eligible for first grade if they are six years old by October 1 of the current school year.
Parents interested in K-8 enrollment at Leman Academy need to complete DCSD Open Enrollment for their child to be eligible for openings.
Enrollment Preferences
Preference will be given to scholars who meet the following criteria in the order listed:
- Applicants who are siblings of an already-enrolled Leman scholar. Note: this includes the following: If two or more siblings submit completed application packets during the open enrollment period, and a sibling is randomly selected by lottery for enrollment, the other sibling(s) will be given preference in the enrollment process.
- Applicants who are children, grandchildren, or legal wards of:
- Employees of the school
- Employees of the charter holder
- Members of the governing body of the school
- Directors, officers, partners or board members of the charter holder
- Founding Family members. (Note: These scholars will not exceed 20% of the school population.)
- Transferring scholars moving from one Leman school to another Leman school.
- In-District (DCSD) Scholars
Join our Interest List
Families can join our Interest List today. It’s quick and commitment-free, and ensures you’ll receive updates and notifications about important dates.
Contact Information
If you are seeking enrollment at Leman Academy for the current school year, please contact the office Managers.
Bayou Gulch:
Stroh:
We do not enroll scholars after September of each year.