PODER utilizes a standard lottery system when required.
A lottery is required if there are more applicants than there are open seats in each class. It is a random selection process used to ensure that students have an equal chance of being admitted.
After seats are filled for each class, the lottery will continue to establish waitlist order for the remaining students. Parents will then be notified when a seat opens up.
The student application deadline is May 6th. The lottery for academic year 2026-27 is set for May 13th.