Next Steps: Application, Enrollment, and Onboarding

Thank you for your interest in MARS!

Below is an overview of the application, enrollment, and onboarding process so you can plan accordingly.

Founding families (returning students) will enroll in February to secure their spots for the upcoming year. 

New families may begin enrolling on March 1. We will continue to accept applications until we reach our full capacity of 20 motivated high school Trailblazers in Huntsville. At that point, applications will close, and we will move to a waitlist system.

MARS Application & Enrollment Checklist

✅Step 1: Submit Application & Fee (February–Until Full)

• Complete the online application.

• Pay the non-refundable $50 application fee.

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all spots are filled.

✅Step 2: Enrollment Invitation & Fee Payment(February–Until Full)

• If accepted, families will receive an official enrollment invitation via email.

• Pay the $375 enrollment fee.

• Once the enrollment fee is paid, the student’s spot is officially secured.

✅Step 3: Tuition & Agreements (July 1st)

• Families will sign all required agreements:

  • Volunteer / Parent Participation Form

  • Code of Conduct & Behavior Agreement

  • Liability & Identification Form

  • MARS Media Release

  • MARS Parent Handbook & Acknowledgement

  • MARS Technology & Internet Use Agreement

  • Student Information & Emergency Contact Form

  • Transportation & Pick-up Form

  • Financial Agreement (Tuition Payment Terms: July–April)

• Tuition is paid in monthly installments from July through April, but it is NOT a subscription. All tuition is NON-REFUNDABLE.

✅Step 4: Orientation & Student Onboarding (August 1st)

• Families receive access to MARS onboarding materials.

• Attend the Trailblazer Not-Back-to-School Event in Mid-August.

• Students receive Microsoft logins and access to learning platforms.

✅Step 5: First Day of School! (Thursday After Labor Day)

• MARS officially begins the new school year on the Thursday after Labor Day. Many families begin their math curriculum in August. This is recommended.

If you have any questions during this process, please reach out to [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming your family to MARS! 🚀