Almond Acres Charter Academy open enrollment starts Jan 15

Open enrollment for Almond Acres Charter Academy(AACA) in San Miguel starts Jan 15. Those interested in attending the academy during the 2018-2019 school year are encouraged to submit a request for enrollment. Enrollment forms can be found on the AACA website.

Requests for grades K-8 are being accepted. Open enrollment will extend through Mar 15. If at the end of open enrollment there are more applicants than spaces available in any grade level, then a random public lottery will take place. After Mar 15 requests will be taken and classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

The academy is hosting campus tours and enrollment presentations in the coming months. Tours will provide the opportunity to meet with Executive Director, Bob Bourgault, and learn about AACA’s philosophy and framework. Tours and presentations are at AACA, 1601 L Street in San Miguel on the following dates and times:

  • Jan 25 at 8 a.m.
  • Feb 7 at 5 p.m. This is an enrollment presentation and the location will be announced.
  • Feb 15 at 8 a.m.
  • Mar 1 at 8 a.m.
  • Mar 8 at 8 a.m.

For more information, please visit the AACA website or call the office at (805) 467.2095. Almond Acres Charter Academy is a public, tuition-free K-8 school that employs credentialed teachers and administers state-mandated testing to provide families in northern San Luis Obispo County an additional choice in public education. The school is located in San Miguel and is open to all students in all communities. The academy’s mission is to help students succeed academically and socially by educating the whole child: heart, mind, body and soul.

via: Paso Robles Daily News

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