Apply to Momentum Academy Today! All applications received will be in the applicant pool for the lottery. Momentum Academy is more than a place where we teach our scholars. It is also the families, faculty and staff that focus on those scholars each and every day to make them the best leaders they can be. Apply Today! Momentum Academy is one of 13 St. Louis public charter organizations working together to simplify the initial application process into a single, easy-to-use form, SchoolAppSTL, which can be filled out on any electronic device. The application enables you to apply to our school in under 3 minutes, making the process of applying to schools easier, more accessible, and more transparent. To apply to our schools, go to SchoolAppSTL. Apply for Enrollment Interested in applying to Momentum Academy? Fill out an application form today and start your scholar’s journey toward academic excellence. Apply Today Important Dates 2026-2027 School Year Applications Open: October 1, 2025 Submit Early Applications By*: March 1, 2026 Receive Offers By: March 9, 2026 Select One School By*: March 22, 2026 *Families may choose to remain on waitlists Note: If you have been waitlisted, you may choose to remain on our waitlist until you are made an offer at a later date Parent + Family FAQs Learn more about the Momentum experience! FAQs Does Momentum Academy offer a virtual learning option? Yes! See the MOCAP homeschool program. We also provide short-term virtual learning for scholars/with Covid-19 or other major illnesses. Why does Momentum Academy have a shortened school day on Fridays? We have a shortened schedule on Fridays to accommodate weekly teacher and staff professional development. Our staff members receive additional training and development each week and are also given the opportunity to collaborate with their colleagues during that time. Is before and after school care available? What are the hours and the cost? Yes! Momentum Academy does provide before and after-school care options for our scholars. Our before-school care program is run and supervised by our school staff members. Scholars may be dropped off for before-care beginning at 6:30 am. After-school care is available, on-site, at each Momentum Academy campus and is open from the end of the school day until 6:00 pm. There is a fee for both before and after-school care. We work with families to ensure that their scholars are able to access any services they need regardless of the cost. Does Momentum Academy offer a preschool or K4 program? What is the kindergarten age cut off? Momentum Academy now offers a full-day preschool program for three and four-year-old scholars. Scholars must be three years old before August 1st to be eligible for enrollment. This program is located at our Momentum Academy – Tower Grove South campus. New scholars must turn 5 years old before August 1st to be eligible for kindergarten at Momentum Academy. I can’t find solid black shoes. Can my scholar wear shoes that are not solid black? We prefer for scholars to wear solid black shoes with black socks because it is the most uniform look and helps avoid distractions during the school day. However, if you are unable to acquire a solid black pair, please contact the Dean of Scholars at your scholar’s school. The Dean of Scholars will make the final determination on acceptable shoes. Are Momentum scholars provided with technology to use at school? Yes! All Momentum scholars are provided with a school Chromebook which they use during class to participate in blended-learning and supplemental reading and math programs. Our upper academy (middle school age) scholars also use their school Chromebooks for academic research and to complete their homework assignments.