Question 1

Do you offer a Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program?

Accepted Answer

Students must turn 5 between September 2-December 2. Kindergarten age-eligible students are allowed to choose TK if their 5th birthday is between June 1st-September 1st; however, they must sign the Kindergarten Continuance Form verifying that the parent/guardian agrees to have his/her child continue in kindergarten for one additional year. Students may not be promoted directly from TK to 1st grade.

For students with their 5th birthday after December 2nd, they must enter TK on or after their 5th birthday. If a student turns 5 after September 1st, entering kindergarten is not an option, they must enroll in TK.

To enroll in Kindergarten, students must turn 5 on or before September 1st.

Question 2

What documents are required?

Accepted Answer

Excel is free to those who reside within our servicing counties.

What documents are required to enroll?

- Proof of Residency
- Birth Certificate
- Immunization Records
- Transcripts (High School only)
- Oral Health Report Form or waiver (TK, K and 1st Grade only)
- Health Exam Form/Waiver (TK, K and 1st Grade only)
Translated documents are available upon request.

Question 3

When can my child start Kindergarten?

Accepted Answer

Student must turn 5 years old on or before September 1st.

Question 4

Will I be able to choose what grade level my child will be enrolled in?

Accepted Answer

Student enrollment is based on your child's date of birth, per the California Department of Education. Unless your child has repeated a grade previously, or has official school district documentation stating why he/she should be retained or advanced, they must be placed in the grade level that their birth date reflects. We cannot adjust a child's grade level based solely on parent request.

Question 5

I am currently homeless, can I still enroll my kids in Excel, and if so, what do I submit for the Proof of Residency?

Accepted Answer

Yes, You can definitely still enroll! Please email admissions@excelacademy.education and ask for a copy of the McKinney-Vento form. All you need to do is fill that form out and send it back to us. We will accept it as your Proof of Residency.

Question 6

can you guarantee enrollment?

Accepted Answer

No. Enrollment is based on a first come, first served basis, depending on the date a completed application is received and approved AND the space and availability we have of a ToR in your geographic area. A student is officially enrolled when the parent AND student have signed a Master Agreement with a ToR.

Question 7

My student has an IEP, do you service Special Education students?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We have a Special Education program, and we provide a variety of services based on a student'sIEP. Students with IEPs cannot participate in independent study unless it is deemed an appropriate instructional placement. The CDE provides explicit rules regarding the admission of students with IEPs into independent study:

A. Special education students may not participate in independent study unless it is specified as an instructional method in their individualized education program (IEP). EC Section 51745(c)

For more information, please see our Special Education page.

Question 8

Must I include an original copy of my child's birth certificate?

Accepted Answer

No, a copy of the original will be sufficient.

Question 9

Where can I get a copy of my childs immunization records?

Accepted Answer

You can obtain a copy of immunization records from your child's physician. In most cases, they can email you a copy.

Question 10

Where do I get the Report of Health Exam filled out?

Accepted Answer

You may take the form to your child's physician or clinic. The physician will complete and sign the form for you. If you cannot make it to the doctor or choose to waive the exam, you may fill out the waiver portion of this form.

Question 11

What do I need for proof of residency?

Accepted Answer

You must provide a current utility bill such as gas, electric or cable. Other acceptable forms of residency include a property tax bill or rental/lease agreement. All items must be dated withing 6 months of the current date.

Question 12

I live with someone and none of the bills are in my name. How do I show Proof of Residency?

Accepted Answer

Email our Admissions Lead (admissions@excelacademy.education) for the Shared Residency Affidavit. You can fill out this simple form and turn it in with a copy of the proof of residency from the residence you are residing at.

Question 13

I registered online, now what?

Accepted Answer

Your application will be reviewed and verified by our Admissions Department. If there is anything missing or incomplete, you will receive an email explaining specifically what is needed. Once the application is verified and approved, you will receive a Welcome Letter which will contain further information, including dates and times for you to attend a mandatory New Family Orientation Meeting. Your student will not be assigned to a teacher until after you've attended one of these New Family Orientation Meetings.

Submitting the application does not constitute automatic enrollment.

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