For your child entering Kindergarten through Grade 6:

- Merrick Academy is a FREE public school. (The student's family is responsible for the cost of uniforms, field trips, lunches if the student does not qualify for free school meals, etc.)
- Merrick Academy does not require an entrance exam.
- Students are admitted to the school by lottery.

The deadline for completed applications to be RECEIVED from applicants (by mail) at Victory Schools was April 1, 2010. However, you may still pick up an application at Merrick Academy's front desk, or print one from the enrollment page at www.victoryschools.com; your child's name will not be included in the lottery drawing but will be added to the end of a waiting list in the order it is received.

The lottery drawing for the 2010-2011 school year will take place at Merrick on April 13, 2010, at 6:15 pm. (The drawing is open to the public, but it is not a requirement that applicants be present.)

The mission of Merrick Academy is to become one of the finest public schools in America. The Academy will be built on the philosophy that all children can learn and the Academy will ensure that all students meet or exceed New York State performance standards.

The focus of the Academy will be on the core skills of reading, language and mathematics. The Academy will be organized to provide an extended day, a high degree of individualized instruction and an innovative research-based academic curriculum.