Tyler participates in the DCPS early childhood and out-of-boundary lottery system to allocate available preschool and Pre-Kindergarten spots as well as for out-of-boundary new students.
Preference for Early Childhood and Out-of-Boundary Lottery
- In Bounds with siblings
- In Bounds no siblings
- Out of Bounds with siblings
- Out of Bounds no siblings but lives with proximity to school (i.e. within 3* blocks)
- Out of Bounds no siblings and without proximity to school
Lottery Dates
- December 11, 2017 – 2017-2018 My School DC lottery application available
- March 1, 2018 – PK3 – Grade 8 application deadline
- March 30, 2018 – Lottery results released
- April 2, 2018– Enrollment for the 2018-2019 school year begins
- May 1, 2018 – Deadline to secure lottery seat
All returning Tyler students in all grades will receive a placement for the next academic year and need NOT apply through the lottery.