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See Why You Belong At A.D. HENDERSON

Thank you for your interest in A.D. Henderson University School , at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. We understand the importance of choosing a school with the educational opportunities and experiences you value.

A.D. Henderson University School utilizes a lottery-based selection process for student admissions and requires the submission of a complete application. The selection process is designed to ensure class sizes are aligned with state guidelines and to maintain a student body that reflects the racial, ethnic, and economic diversity required for all Florida laboratory schools. The lottery is conducted on an ongoing basis as openings become available.

If your child is selected through the lottery process, you will receive an email notification inviting you to the next phase of the process conducted in the spring. Due to the high volume of applicants and limited openings, unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate everyone. Applicants who are not selected will receive an email notification in late spring.

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Admissions Timeline

 

Applications Open
September 1st
Admissions Application Deadline
January 1st
Lottery Process is Conducted and Selected Candidates Receive Invitations to Participate in the Next Phase of the Process
April/May
Admissions Decisions Delivered
Beginning in the spring and continue as seats become available

 

Lottery selections and enrollment invitations are contingent upon parent provision of the required enrollment documentation and subsequent school review of the documentation. An invitation does do not guarantee enrollment. Enrollment may be denied based on the criteria outlined in the admissions policy


Program Cost

A.D. Henderson University School, part of the Florida Atlantic University Lab School District, operates as a public developmental laboratory school affiliated with Florida Atlantic University. As a public institution, it follows the statutes and regulations set forth for Florida public schools.

In accordance with Section 1002.32, Florida Statutes, the school may charge an activity and service fee. This annual fee is used to support a range of student activities and resources that enrich the educational experience. Families are responsible for this fee, which contributes to the diverse opportunities available to students.

See a summary of these costs here.


Campus Tours

Thank you for your interest in learning more about our school. Unfortunately, we do not offer campus or school tours in order to prioritize the safety, learning environment, and focus of our students. For an inside glimpse of what our school and programs look like, feel free to find us on our social media channels.

We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to reach out to coepk12@fau.edu with any questions.

Should you encounter any issues logging in or have questions about the application, please contact us at coepk12@fau.edu for assistance.