Admission Policies for Grow Kedungu
- Eligibility Criteria
- Age Requirement:
- Grade 1: Students must be 6 years old by September 1 of the academic year.
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Grade 2-6: Age-appropriate placement based on the previous academic grade completed.
Children are placed into classes based on their age as of September 1 of the academic year. For children that have birth dates close to the cut-off date, we can work with the family to determine which age group is best for placement. We have a strong focus on the child’s needs, including academic skill level and emotional maturity. Any decisions made to place children otherwise are based on how Grow – Kedungu can best support your child, providing them with a classroom environment that nurtures their confidence and allows their academic, social, and emotional skills to flourish.
- Previous Academic Records:
- Submission of the previous year’s report card or equivalent documentation.
- Proof of successful completion of the prior grade level.
- Health Requirements:
- Up-to-date immunization records.
- A recent physical examination report.
- Age Requirement:
- Application Process
- Application Form:
- Completion of the school’s official application form.
- Submission of the form within the specified application period.
- Supporting Documents:
- Birth certificate or other proof of age.
- Previous academic records.
- Health and immunization records.
- Proof of residency (utility bill, lease agreement, etc.).
- Application Fee:
- Payment of a non-refundable application processing fee.
- Application Form:
- Admission Assessment
- Entrance Examination:
- For Grade 2-6 applicants, a standardized entrance exam to assess the student’s academic level.
- Assessment areas include language arts, mathematics, and reading comprehension.
- Interview:
- A brief interview with the student and parents/guardians to discuss the child’s needs and the school’s offerings.
- Entrance Examination:
- Enrollment Priorities
- Siblings:
- Priority admission for students with siblings currently enrolled in the school.
- Local Residents:
- Priority for students residing within the school district or local community.
- Alumni:
- Consideration given to children of alumni.
- Siblings:
- Admission Decisions
- Notification:
- Written notification of admission decisions will be sent to all applicants within a specified timeframe.
- Acceptance and Enrollment:
- Parents/guardians must confirm acceptance of the admission offer by submitting a signed enrollment agreement and paying any necessary fees.
- Waitlist:
- Qualified applicants not initially offered admission may be placed on a waitlist and notified if space becomes available.
- Notification:
- Special Considerations
- Special Needs:
- The school welcomes applications from students with special educational needs and will provide reasonable accommodations as per the schools resources and policies.
- Language Support:
- Language support programs are available for students whose first language is not English.
- Special Needs:
- Policy Review
- Annual Review:
- The admission policies are subject to annual review to ensure they meet the evolving needs of the school community and comply with state and federal regulations.
- Annual Review:
