24-25 and 25-26 Student Admissions Interest Form

Student Admissions Interest Form

PLEASE READ COMPLETELY-This is the only way that we consider potential students for admission.

25-26 Student Admissions: Please utilize this form if you are interested in a spot for the upcoming instructional year. In December 2024, we will start the reenrollment process for current students. In January 2025, we offer spots to siblings first before we open up spots to students on our waitlist, then our 25-26 Student Admissions Interest Form We are a small school, so we do not expect many openings but we will contact those families that have completed this form and are interested in 24-25 enrollment in mid January to the first part of February 2025.

24-25 Student Admissions: Thank you for your interest in the 24-25 Instructional Year. We are a small, holistic faith based school. Currently, we have the following openings for the 24-25 instructional year:

Inclusion Classes Due to opening up new classrooms over the summer, we are happy to announce we have one opening in each of the following grades:

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th

What is an inclusion classroom? At our school, an inclusion classroom means that some students may need additional academic supports (remedial or gifted-not behavioral) & all students benefit from our faith based, holistic (hands on, project-based learning with lots of outside time for all grade levels-weather permitting) education model. Additionally, our student/staff ratio supports optimal learning opportunities.

Additional Supports Classroom (formerly called the ESE Classroom) At our school, an Additional Supports Classroom (ASC) is comprised of 4th-12th grade students that may have one or more learning disorders, intellectual disability, or just need more academic (not behavioral) support than our inclusion classroom setting can provide. ASC students benefit from our faith based, holistic, hands on, project-based learning model.Most students in our ASC are working at a 2nd to 5th grade level. During core instructional time and other times of the day (as deemed necessary), this classroom will break up into small groups of 6 or less. This classroom has an instructor and a paraprofessional thorugh the entire instructional day (baring sickness, etc. which can occur from time to time).

Waitlist We do our best to update this form as often as possible, however, there may be other classes that go on waitlist.

Inclusion: Kindergarten, 6th-12th Additional Supports Classroom: 4th-12th

Before/After Care We do not offer before and after care, however, ONG’S TAEKWONDO ACADEMY does offer before and aftercare (and transports students to/from their location) for a fee. Please visit their website for more information by clicking here.

To Be Considered For Enrollment You must submit our Student Admissions Interest Form filled out completely to be considered for enrollment for openings now or in the future. Also, all students seeking admission must spend at minimum one week "trialing" in a classroom and complete STAR assessments to determine if Ocala Preparatory Academy is a good fit. During the summer, a minimum of two weeks trialing is requirement. If your child has a 504, IEP (noting we are not required to follow IEPs), or any other supports needed, this must be disclosed on our form.

SUFS Choice Scholarships Accepted We accept SUFS (we do not accept AAA Scholarships) FTC, Empowerment, HOPE and the Unique Abilities Scholarship. Please note that parents are required to pay out of pocket costs for tuition and fees. If you are unable to pay out of pocket costs for enrollment, please make sure that you talk to family, churches or businesses to make sure that someone can pay these costs or kindly do not submit a student interest list form. Thank you.

Parent Partnership (exerpt from our policy) We believe that a positive constructive working relationship between our staff & a student’s parents/guardians is essential to the fulfillment of our mission. As a community, it is important that we all collectively engage in an affirming, encouraging atmosphere. The expression of negative feelings & even supposedly "constructive" criticism can do much to undermine any school’s atmosphere. end exerpt from policy All parents/guardians must be in agreement with our parent partnership to start the enrollment process. Furthermore, all parents/guardians need to understand that your conduct/behavior and attitude are considered in the admissions process and at all times in your relationship with us.

Hours of Operation August-May 8:45am-2:15pm Monday-Friday June 8:40am-12:15pm Tuesday-Friday.

We are closed during the following times and will not respond during these periods: Spring Break, Good Friday (1/2 day), the last week in May, the entire month of JULY, the first TWO weeks in August, Thanksgiving Week, Christmas Break, staff work days major holidays,inclement weather, etc.

2024-2025 TUITION AND FEE SCHEDULE

ANNUAL TUITION

K-3rd grade 11,000 (1) 4th-12th grade $10,500 (1)

(1) ESE & Extended Student Needs-please see miscellaneous fees for additional fees required for these supports.

MISCELLANEOUS FEES

Application Fee $150 (2) Registration Fee $150 (2)

Testing Fee $125 Supply/Curriculum Fee $300

ESE Instruction $1500 (3) Extended Student Needs $3500 (3)

Uniform Shirt $25 Uniform Sweatshirt $35 Uniform Bundle $160 (4) Uniform Hat $15

(2) Sibling Discounts apply for Application & Registration Fees

(3) Additional fees that may be added if your student is in need of additional supports.

(4) A New Uniform Bundle consisting of 5 uniform shirts and a zippered sweatshirt is required for all

Tax deductible donations accepted to assist low income students. Please contact our office for more information.

Tuition & other program fee credits are not available for vacations, holidays, or illnesses. A 45 day notice applies to any student withdrawals (tuition must be paid during the 45 day notice).

Our 25-26 Tuition and Fee Schedule will be released by no later than December 15, 2024.

Student Name*

First NameLast Name

Are you interested in a spot for

24-25 Instructional Year (noting that if we are on wait list for the grade you are interested in, you will not receive a call until a spot becomes available or until we start trialing students for the 25-26 Instructional Year)25-26 Instructional Year (noting we are not accepting interest list forms for instructional years beyond 25-26 at this time).

Student Grade (for 23-24 instructional year)*

Student Grade (24-25 Instructional Year)*

Student Date of Birth*

Date

Parent/Guardian completing this form*

First NameLast Name

Phone Number to contact you for a 15 minute phone appointment IF there is a spot available (please see the top portion of this form or our website for the most up to date availability for 24-25)*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Parent/Guardian Email*

example@example.com

Parent/Guardian completing this form-As of July 23, 2024 (we update as often as possible-we get requests currently every day), the only spots we have available (due to our renovation) are the following: 1 spot each of the following grades: Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade and 3rd grade. We may have one spot in our ESE class depending on supports needed (see above for more information). If you are inquiring about a spot in another grade, you will be added to our waitlist. We will be in contact with you if we have a spot available & you have a scholarship in place (or can make tuition payments quarterly as well as our incidental fees). Please initial below that you understand this.*

COMPLETE ONLY If your child will be entering in Kindergarten for the 24-25 or 25-26 instructional year: Has your child been in VPK, preschool or another classroom setting (not daycare)? SKIP this question if you are not seeking a spot in kindergarten.

My child is currently in VPK or has completed VPK.My child is currently in preschool.My child is in another classroom setting.My chlid is currently in daycare.My child has not been in a school setting.

If your child is entering kindergarten for the 24-25 or 25-26 instructional year-please elaborate on your child's current academic placement (or if you child is at home and has not been in any classroom setting-pleas let us know what you are doing at home), and whether your child is a full or part time program:

All students seeking admissions must spend one full week "trialing" with us during the instructional year (full day), or two weeks trialing (half day) during the month of June to make a final admissions decision.

I understand this. My child is available to "trial" with Ocala Preparatory Academy to be considered for admission.

To your best understanding, is your child working at, above or below their grade level?*

At their expected grade levelAbove their expected grade levelBelow their expected grade level

Has your child ever been suspended from a public or private school OR been arrested?*

YesNo

If your child has ever been suspended, arrested or has behavior issues, please explain here. Honesty is best, noting that every child's concerns (academic, behavioral, or otherwise) are considered on a case by case basis but this information must be disclosed. *

There are incidental fees and parent participation monthly tuition fees not covered by choice scholarships (rare exceptions apply). Out of pocket costs for incidentals for the 24-25 instructional year (subject to change for the 25-26 instructional year) total $760. Non Refundable Application fee is $150 (due if we consider your child for "trial" enrollment), Non Refundable and Registration Fee is $150 (due if your child is accepted for admission to Ocala Preparatory Academy), No. Refundable Supply/Book Fee $300 (due if your child is accepted for admission to Ocala Preparatory Academy) and Non Refundable Uniform Bundle $160 (due if your child is accepted for admission to Ocala Preparatory Academy), plus parent portion tuition (billed monthly) that is charged after scholarship funding is confirmed (there is more monthly parent financial participation for FTC and EO scholarship recipients, less parent financial participation for UA recipients). Please confirm that you are interested in being added to our 24-25 interest list, knowing that there will be out pocket costs associated with enrollment that are due in full if your child is accepted to Ocala Preparatory Academy (admissions application fee is due if we consider your child for "trial" enrollment).*

YesNo

Does your child have an IEP or 504 Plan or other supports we need to be aware of? Please note, that we are not required to follow IEPs, but we do use this information solely as a guide (we will not guarantee that supports will be able to be provided). We must have this information provided prior to a child being considered for enrollment-no exceptions (we reserve the right to unenroll any student immediately if this information is not disclosed)*

No, my chlld does not have an IEP, 504 plan or any other supports required by a medical or therapeutic provider (examples include-allergies, behavior plan, pyschoeducational evaluation for learning disabilities,etc).Yes, ,my child has a 504 plan. I will attach it below.Yes, my child has an IEP. I will attach it below.Yes, my child has an IEP and a 504 plan. I will attach both it below.Yes, my child has other supports that are needed and I will provide this information from a medical or therapeutic provider. (examples include-allergies, behavior plan, pyschoeducational evaluation for learning disabilities,etc)

If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, or any other medical, therapeutic (examples include-allergies, behavior plan, pyschoeducational evaluation for learning disabilities,etc), this must be uploaded below to be considered for enrollment with OPA. Though we are not legally required to follow IEP plans, we do our best to follow whenever possible. Skip to next question ONLY if this does not apply to your child.

Please initial below that you understand that you must disclose if your child has an IEP or 504 plan, or any other medical, therapeutic (examples include-allergies, behavior plan, pyschoeducational evaluation for learning disabilities,etc) have this information provided prior to a child being considered for enrollment-no exceptions (we reserve the right to unenroll any student immediately if this information is not disclosed)Initials*

Please list your child's current grades in each subject (alternatively, you can submit a report card through the upload area below-noting we must have this information unless your child is requesting admission to kindergarten).

Please attach any other documents (report cards, letters of recomendation, etc. that will be helpful to us (honesty is important in our preadmissions process.

Please indicate the choice scholarship you have in place noting we only accept SUFS (we have chosen not be a provider for AAA)*

Empowerment EO or FTC-SUFSEmpowerment Unique Abilities SUFSI have applied for the Empowerment EO or FTC- SUFSI have applied for the Unique Abilities SUFSI am cash pay (no scholarship) and am able to pay in full or quarterly.

Please acknowledge you do not need before or aftercare or that you will accept a referral for before/aftercare to be considered for enrollment. Our instructional day is 8:45am (drop off starts at 8:30am) to 2:45pm (pick up ends at 2:59pm).*

I do not need before or aftercare and can pick up/drop off my child on time.I need aftercare and will accept a referral for an aftercare program that picks up at Ocala Preparatory Academy (noting there is a charge for this-you must Ongs Taekwondo to discuss their fees-this is not a service that our school provides.

Does your child have any food or other allergies we need to be made aware of (this information is requested to be aware for a possible trial at a future date):*

If you have more than one student you are requesting enrollment for more than one student, please provide this information here, noting you must submit a request for each child you wish to be considered for enrollment with OPA.

Please acknowledge that you understand that Ocala Preparatory Academy is a private religious school. We choose curriculum based on the needs of our student population. We pray with students, have a weekly Bible/Religious studies class and share our faith. Please acknowledge you understand this.*

I understand that Ocala Preparatory Academy is a religious private school.

If you have anything you would like to upload to help us learn more about your child, please do so here.

One of our staff members will contact you within 5 working days for your 15 minute phone appointment. If you are unavailable at the time called, we will email you to try to set up a time for a 15 minute phone call. If you are requesting admission for a grade that is currently full, we will email you to let you know you will be added to our waitlist.*

I understand that a staff member will contact me within 5 working days for my pre admissions 15 minute phone appointment. I further understand that if I am unavailable, that I will receive an email to set up a time in the future. Finally, if there is not a spot available for the grade I am interested in that my child will be added to the waitlist (you will not receive a call until a spot opens up if you are going on our wait list).

IMPORTANT: Supplying this information helps us to get to know your child better. We have limited spots so please provide as much information as possible. Please tell us why you feel Ocala Preparatory Academy would be a good fit for your child after reading through our website (which provides information about our holistic faith based education model). Additionally, please tell us more about your child so that we can be prepared for our 15 minute appointment with you once a spot is available. *

How did you find out about Ocala Preparatory Academy?*

Parent Partnership (exerpt from our policy) We believe that a positive constructive working relationship between our staff & a student’s parents/guardians is essential to the fulfillment of our mission. As a community, it is important that we all collectively engage in an affirming, encouraging atmosphere. The expression of negative feelings & even supposedly "constructive" criticism can do much to undermine any school’s atmosphere. end exerpt from policy All parents/guardians must be in agreement with our parent partnership to start the enrollment process. Furthermore, all parents/guardians need to understand that your conduct/behavior and attitude are considered in the admissions process and at all times in your relationship with us. Initial below that you understand this and will abide by this policy in your interactions with our staff.*

Please sign below that you: 1. Understand that Ocala Preparatory Academy is a religious school and what this entails. 2. You have been forthcoming regarding your child's needs (suspensions, arrests, IEPs, 504 plans, medical or therapeutic needs, etc) and why you feel that our faith based holistic education model would be a great fit for your child. 3. Your child is enthusiastic about our faith based holistic education model, 4. That we have limited spots so please provide as much information as possible to help us get to know your child better. 5. If we do not have an open spot available for the grade you are seeking admission, you will be added to our waitlist (our staff will reach out to you when a spot opens). 6. All fees are non refundable. *