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Apply & Enroll at Cornerstone
We are excited to welcome families to Cornerstone! All application and enrollment forms are completed through our secure Alma Start portal. Alma will guide you step-by step through:
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Submitting an application
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Completing enrollment forms
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Submitting required documents
Begin the Application Process in Alma
The first step is to create an account. Click the button below, choose "Create Account," then follow the directions to verify your email address. Make sure to save your login information as you will go back to Alma to complete registration if required later.
Need assistance?
If you need help creating your Alma account or completing forms, please contact us at [email protected]. We are happy to assist you.
Application Process
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Cornerstone follows a blind admissions process as required by New Hampshire Charter school law.
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Applications will be accepted during the Open Enrollment Period each year.
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If applications exceed available seats, a public lottery will be held.
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If space is still available after the Open Enrollment Period, applications will continue to be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Applicants will receive confirmation once their application is received.
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Families who are offered admission will be notified in writing and must confirm acceptance by the stated deadline.
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Students placed on the wait list will be notified of their position and will be contacted if a seat becomes available.
*For complete procedures, please refer to the Board-approved ADM-01 Application, Admission, and Enrollment Policy here.
Enrollment & Registration Process
Once a student has been offered admission, families must complete all enrollment paperwork by the specified deadline. Required documents include:
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Two proofs of residency within the last 30 days (for NH students) - Examples: Lease agreement, mortgage statement, property tax bill, utility bill
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Birth certificate or proof of age, must age 5 by September 30 of current school year
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An up-to-date immunization record (students must meet the immunization requirements set by the NH Department of Health and Human Services)
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A record of your child’s physical exam completed within the past 12 months
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If applicable: A copy of your full Custody/Parenting Plan (for divorced or separated parents)
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If applicable: A signed Records Request Release Form in order for Cornerstone to request your child's records from their previous school
