The goal of the Ventura Charter School is to attract, enroll, and retain the broadest spectrum of students and families representative of the rich diversity existing in the County. The School will be nonsectarian in its programs, admission policies, employment practices, and all other operations. Ventura Charter School does not charge tuition and does not discriminate in admissions or outreach against any student on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, gender, or disability.

The School is open to any student in the state and if the number of students who wish to attend the Charter School exceeds the School's capacity, enrollment will be determined by a public random drawing. Preference shall be extended to pupils currently attending the School and the following preferences, which are listed below in order of priority:

1. Children of staff and governing board members (not to exceed 10% of the total student population)
2. Siblings of students currently enrolled in the school
3. Children of Open Classroom or Ventura Charter School alumni
4. Applicants who completed the pre-admissions procedures on time, who reside within the boundaries of the district in which the school is located.

Admission Steps for 2008-09 Enrollment download PDF
In order to be eligible for the lottery on May 23, 2008 each family must complete Steps 1, 2, and 3 by May 21, 2008.

Step 1: Attend an Informational Meeting
Information meetings are held several times throughout the year. The school philosophy, curriculum, and parental commitment are explained. Meetings are held at the school located at the back of the DeAnza Middle School campus at 2060 Cameron Street in Ventura. It is recommended parents/guardians attend this meeting without their children. Interested parents/guardians must attend one of the following meetings:

Step 2: Attend a School Tour
Interested parents/guardians will visit the classrooms and have questions answered by classroom teachers and parents of students. Tours meet on campus in front of the office. It is recommended parents/guardians attend this tour without their children. Parents/guardians must attend one of the following tours:

Step 3: Submit an Application
Applications are available at the end of each tour. Applications must be received no later than May 21, 2008 by 4:00pm, to be considered for the lottery for the 2008-2009 school year. A random lottery will be held on May 23, 2008. Acceptance to the school is based on availability of space. Priority is given to siblings of enrolled students. Applications and waiting lists are valid for one year only. Students not admitted during the school year must submit a new application for the lottery each year.

Step 4: Attend a Visitation with Your Child
Applicants may be contacted to schedule a morning visitation in an age appropriate classroom.

For further information please email us at info@venturacharterschool.org or call us at (805)648-5503 ext. 2004 and an enrollment coordinator will return your call.

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