Open House, School Tours & More…
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES
Welcome to Billingsville-Cotswold Elementary School (BCE). BCE is an award-winning International Baccalaureate (IB) magnet school, focused on preparing students to be the internationally-minded leaders of tomorrow. IB curriculum is based upon a worldwide philosophy of teaching that aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who are lifelong learners. BCE is committed to character development and encourages students to become responsible citizens of the world.
You will find information below that will guide you through the process of participating in our Open House events and applying for a lottery seat via the CMS School Choice lottery. BCE is a partial magnet school which means our student population is comprised of students attending their neighborhood zoned school, as well as students from across Charlotte attending BCE in a magnet capacity. All students, neighborhood and magnet, share the same classrooms and participate in the same IB curriculum.
OPEN HOUSE EVENTS
We invite you to attend an Open House and learn more about BCE. You will hear from our principal, teachers, students, and parent representatives. Location: Billingsville Campus (124 Skyland Drive) in the Media Center/Library. Pre-registration not required.
- Tuesday, October 17 at 5:30 pm
- Thursday, November 2 at 9:30 am
SCHOOL TOURS
School tours will be offered for families unable to join Open House on the following date(s):
CMS SCHOOL CHOICE LOTTERY for the 2024-25 school year
- New student enrollment period for the lottery: September 12 – November 13, 2023 (Students new to CMS)
- Magnet fair: October 14, 2023
- Magnet lottery Application Period: November 27 – December 29, 2023 (Lottery requests due Dec 13)
- Lottery notification letters: Mid January, 2024
Please continue to visit the CMS School Choice website for additional information and updates.
