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Grades 1-8 Admissions

Join Legends at any grade level. Same tuition-free education, same commitment to liberation and excellence.

Same Lottery Process

1

Applications Open November 2, 2026

Submit applications for any grade level (K-8) through PGCPS ScribChoice system. No application fee.

2

Random Lottery Drawing

Fair, transparent lottery drawn in early spring. Siblings of current Legends scholars receive priority consideration.

3

Enrollment & Onboarding

If selected, complete enrollment. We offer transition support to help scholars adjust to Legends.

2027-28 lottery deadline

Applications close February 5, 2027 at 5 PM.

A PGCPS student ID is required and must be requested through SYNERGY ParentVUE at least 48 hours before the deadline. PGCPS lists February 3, 2027, 5 PM as the last time to request one, and ID requests are not available February 4 to 8, 2027.

Dates published by PGCPS; check their site for any extensions.

What to Expect at Your Grade

Grades 1-2

Foundation building with two teachers per classroom

Focus Areas:

Literacy and numeracy foundations, social-emotional development

Grades 3-4

Project-based learning and critical thinking

Focus Areas:

Multi-step problem solving, research skills, collaborative learning

Grade 5

Transition year with enriched curriculum

Focus Areas:

Leadership development, financial education depth, STEM projects

Grades 6-8

Middle school excellence with one teacher per subject

Focus Areas:

Content expertise, advanced Financial Education, college prep

Consistent Excellence K-8

Two-Adult Model (K-5)

K-2 classrooms follow our Two-Adult Model—a certified lead teacher and a trained Legends Fellow (AmeriCorps)—with strategic support extending into ELA and Math across grades.

  • Small group instruction
  • Immediate behavioral support
  • No pull-out instruction

Financial Education K-8

Integrated throughout curriculum at every grade level.

  • Budgeting & saving
  • Investing concepts
  • Entrepreneurship

Rigorous Academics

High expectations aligned to state standards and beyond.

  • ELA, Math, Science, SS
  • Project-based learning
  • Data-driven instruction

Mid-Year Openings?

Occasionally seats open mid-year. For current openings or waitlist information, contact our admissions office.

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Email admissions@legendsschools.org or call 240-455-5900.

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