Enroll in SFCS
Sierra Foothill Charter School is a free, publicly-funded, TK-8 elementary school. Space is limited at SFCS. We encourage you to enroll as soon as possible to ensure a spot for your student(s).
Enrollment
Intent to Enroll forms for the 2024 – 2025 school year are linked below and available in the office:
New Student Intent to Enroll Form>
Current Student Re-Enrollment Form>
Home School Program Re-Enrollment Form>
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Timeline & Process
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January: Open enrollment period opens on January 22, 2024.
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April: Open enrollment period closes on April 15, 2024.
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April: Public Lottery held at 4 PM on campus if necessary on Thursday, April 18, 2024.
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April: Students will be notified of admission or position on waiting list by mail; Registration Packets made available.
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May: Completed registration form, proof of residency, and proof of age requirements are due back to SFCS.
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August: Remaining registration documents, including proof of immunizations and proof of withdrawal from prior school and district of residence, are due back to SFCS.
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Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Eligibility​
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In 2023–24, children are eligible for TK if they turn 5 between September 2 and April 2.
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In 2024–25, children are eligible for TK if they turn 5 between September 2 and June 2.
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Note: Existing students are guaranteed enrollment in the following school year and are exempt from the lottery, as long as an enrollment form is completed and submitted during the open enrollment period.
Siblings of enrolled students are also exempt from the lottery and will be offered admission if space is available (taken in order that enrollment applications were received).
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Wait List
If your child(ren) are on the waiting list, you will be contacted as soon as space becomes available. You will then have 48 hours to get back to SFCS to confirm your spot. After 48 hours, if you do not respond, your child will be placed at the end of the waiting list and the next potential student will be notified. Wait lists are for the current school year only. They do not carry over from year to year.
Prospective
Parents & Students
SFCS is nonsectarian in its programs, admission policies, and all other operations, does not charge tuition, and does not discriminate based on disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.
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If you have questions, please consult the SFCS Admission Procedures. You may also email us with any further questions.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
209-742-6222