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 is 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.

If the number of students who wish to attend Ventura 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:

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

Admission Steps for 2010-2011
At this time we have completed our lottery for the 2010-2011 school year and are still accepting applications for our waiting lists.  If you would like to apply, please contact us at (805)648-5503 ext, 2004 or at admissions@venturacharterschool.org.  

Admission Steps for 2011-2012
In order to be eligible for the lottery on February 25, 2011 each family must complete
Steps 1, 2, and 3 by February 23, 2011.

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.  Space is limited, please RSVP at (805)648-5503 ext. 2004 or admissions@venturacharterschool.org. Interested parents/guardians must attend one of the following meetings:

• October 14,    7:00-8:00 p.m.
• November 15, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
• December 2,   7:00-8:00 p.m.
• January 5,      7:00-8:00 p.m.
• February 2,     7:00-8:00 p.m.

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 at 9:00 a.m. Space is limited, please RSVP at (805)648-5503 ext. 2004 or admissions@venturacharterschool.org. It is recommended parents/guardians attend this tour without their children. Please note that tours may have to be cancelled if it is raining. You can call us at (805) 648-5503 ext. 2004 to listen to updated information.

• October 19,   9:00-10:00 a.m.
• November 16,  9:00-10:00 a.m.
• December 9,   9:00-10:00 a.m.
• January 6,     9:00-10:00 a.m.
• February 3,   9:00-10:00 a.m.

STEP 3: Submit an Application
Applications are available at the end of each tour after Steps 1 and 2 have been completed. Acceptance to the school is based on availability of space. Priority is given to siblings of enrolled students and those students residing within the Ventura Unified School District. 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: Visitation
Families who are offered placement will be contacted to schedule a morning visitation with their student in an age appropriate classroom.

For further information or to RSVP for one of these events, please email us at admissions@venturacharterschool.org or call us at (805)648-5503 ext. 2004 and an enrollment coordinator will return your call.

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