Albany High academy lottery applications due Thursday

A reminder to eighth-grade students and their families: Applications for the Albany High School academy lottery are due on Thursday.

Apply here.

The lottery is open to all incoming freshmen and new students, as well as to current Albany High students wishing to change academies for next school year. Students need to submit a lottery application to increase their chances of entering the academy of their choice.

Albany High has four academies, each with its own theme: Citizenship, Discovery, Innovation and Leadership. These physically smaller learning environments are designed to help students feel connected, involved and engaged. Students are assigned to each academy through a lottery they are encouraged to enter.

Albany High held a virtual information night about the lottery last week. If you missed it, you can still watch it here.

The lottery will be held on Dec. 10.