Admissions Policy
Students enrolling at the A+ Arts Academy are accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. Our only restrictions are:
1. Child’s ability to assimilate into the A+ Arts Academy’s “traditional approach” to education which includes daily/weekly homework and tutoring schedule.
2. Space restraints. (Our Middle School facility at 270 S Napoleon Avenue can accommodate approximately 150 students comfortably.)
Admissions Process
1. Parent/guardian completes an enrollment packet and furnishes the following additional information:
a. Birth Certificate.
b. Immunization Records: must be up to date. (see pg. 9 for information)
c. Social Security Card.
d. Custody Papers, if applicable.
e. Proof of address.
f. Most recent report card showing last grade successfully completed.
g. All previous school records, if possible.
2. Once the application is received, along with aforementioned paperwork, an appointment is scheduled for the prospective student and parent/guardian to come in for an interview with an A+ panel. The panel consists of the Principal and/or member of the administrative staff and at least one teacher.
3. During the interview the student is given a basic reading comprehension and math test to determine what the student’s strengths and weaknesses may be.
4. The panel interviews the parent/guardian while the child is being tested. The purpose of the interview is to gather as much information as possible about the student academically, socially, and physically and to determine the parent/guardian expectations of A+ Arts Academy.
5. After the interview, the parent/guardian is reminded that a letter will be mailed within a week informing him/her of the child’s official status at A+.
6. The A+ Panel meets to discuss the results of the parent/guardian interview, child’s test scores, information student provided concerning previous school attendance, behavior, physical or mental challenges student might have and to make sure A+ is the best fit for the student. In some cases, a second parent/student interview may be required.
7. When it is determined that the A+ Arts Academy can meet all of the child’s needs a letter is mailed informing the parent/guardian of same.
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