Visions In Education Charter School

• Students who live in any of these nine counties may apply:
  Amador, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Sutter, or Yolo.
• Students who will have their fifth birthday before December 2, 2011 and those who are under the age of 20 are eligible to apply.

Step 2: Start Application

The quickest and most convenient way to apply is to create an account and complete your application online.

OR

If you prefer, you may choose to download, print, and mail a paper application instead.

You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view and print this application. You can download Adobe Acrobat Reader free from Adobe.com.

Step 3: Submit Documents

Your application is not complete until all necessary documents are received. Please send copies and do not send originals.

If you are completing the online application, you will be given directions about how and when to submit these documents. If you are completing the paper application, please follow the directions on the application form.

1. Legal proof of age

   We need legal proof of age for the student (e.g. birth certificate, baptismal certificate, passport, or immigration certificate. If none of these documents are obtainable, the parent may complete the Affidavit of Birth Date).

2. Proof of Residency

   Since we need to have proof that you live in one of our nine counties (Amador, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Sutter, or Yolo), please submit a copy of a cable, lease or utility (electric, telephone or gas) bill showing the name of the applicant's parent or guardian. If your cable or utilities are in someone else's name, you may submit both a copy of their bill and a signed letter from them stating that you live at their address.

3. Academic Records (grades 7-12 only)

   Students applying for grades 7 through 12 must submit copies of academic records:

   • For middle school (grades 7 or 8), submit a copy of your most recent report card.
   • For High School:
     • If you are applying for high school grade 9, either submit a copy of your most recent report card (if this will be your first ninth grade enrollment) or a copy of your high school transcript (if you have alread attended some ninth grade).
     • For grades 10, 11, or 12, submit a copy of your high school transcript.

4. Immunization and Health Records

   All students must submit a copy of their immunization record.
   *Note for 2011-12 school year: All students entering 7th through 12th grades will need proof of an adolescent whooping cough booster shot (Tdap) before starting school.

Step 4: Attend Orientation

After your application has been processed, you will receive a call to schedule your orientation meeting.

Most students come to our center to meet our staff and complete their enrollment. If you need special accommodations to complete your enrollment let us know. -- We will help you.

The orientation meeting is for both the student and the student’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s). During this orientation you will learn more about our program and meet with a counselor to schedule classes. Depending on your location, your orientation may be at one of Visions' centers, or a staff member may come to you. All students except those in Kindergarten and first grade will also take a short reading test.

Health Notifications:

• Students entering Kindergarten or 1st grade must provide a Health Examination Form that has been completed by their doctor no earlier than 18 months prior to the December the student will attend 1st grade.

• Students entering their first year of public school in either Kindergarten or 1st grade must have a licensed dentist or other licensed or registered dental health professional complete and submit an Oral Health Assessment/Waiver Form prior to May 31st of the student’s first year.

• For the 2011-12 school year only, all students entering 7th through 12th grades will need proof of an adolescent whooping cough booster shot (Tdap) before starting school.