2016-2017
All applicants for admission are considered without regard to sex, race, age, or national origin.
The Application/registration fee of $200 for one student and an additional $100.00 per additional student for K - Grade 12 is due at time of registrationand is non-refundable.
Student’s FULL Name ______Age ______Date of Birth______
County of Residence ______Child Social Security Number ______- ______-______
Home Address: ______
Last School Attended ______Phone of last school ______
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Child’s Living Arrangements: { } Both Parents { } Mother { } Father { } Grandparent { } Other _____
Child’s Legal Guardian(s): { } Both Parents { } Mother { } Father { } Grandparent { } Other ______
Mothers Name and Address: ______
Fathers Name and Address: ______
ManateeLearningAcademy strives to communicate on a regular basis with our parents via email. Please provideemail addresses below so you can stay in touch with your child’s education.
Father’s Name ______Address______
Home/cell Number: ______Work Number: ______
Email Father ______
Mother’s Name ______Address ______
Home/cell Number: ______Work Number: ______
Email Mother ______
Guardian Name ______Address______
Home/cell Number: ______Work Number: ______
Email Guardian ______
If student has a phone or email:
Student Phone # ______Student Email Address ______
PHOTO RELEASE PERMISSION TO PUBLISH PHOTO IN YEARBOOK, WEBSITE, BROCHURES,
ADVERTISEMENTS ETC. YES ______NO _____
Please list below in order of who can be contacted for the student beginning with the first person to becontacted for emergency. The student may be released to thepersons stated below and the persons below may be contacted in case of emergency. List name and phone number.
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Child’s Physician Name: ______Phone #______
Health Insurance Policy # and Group # ______
Has the student ever been suspended or expelled from any school? ____No ____Yes
My child has the following special physical, psychological or educational need(s):
(Specify noneif there are none).
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My child has the following pre-existing illness, allergies or health concerns (physical or psychological):
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I certify I am the enrolling parent/guardian and have received a copy of the parent/student handbook and will abide by the terms and conditions set forth by ManateeLearningAcademy including payment of tuition, attendance policies and behavior policies.
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Parent/Guardian Signature Date
Available State of Florida Scholarships
The State of Florida offers three different scholarship opportunities to Florida residents. MLA accepts the Step Up for Students (formerly the Florida Pride Scholarship), AAA Scholarship Program, and the McKay Scholarship.These are administered through the State of Florida and each has its own set ofqualifying criteria. Each scholarshipis subject to change by the state, and the parent owes any fees
unpaid by any of the scholarships.To learn more or to begin the application process, please visit the following websites.
Step Up For Students ......
AAA Scholarship Program ……………………………………………………..
McKay Scholarship ......
PLSA/GARDNIER Scholarship…………………………………….……………………. or
The parent is ultimatelyresponsible for all tuition to the student account, if unpaid by the scholarship program. The parent is also responsible foreach student’s scholarship management partnering with ManateeLearningAcademy. The parent contacts the State Agency for allscholarship questions.
TUITION/ FEE STRUCTURE FOR 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR
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KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE …………………………………………..………………………. $6500.00
*** Full tuition payment without scholarship includes free wrap around care
FOURTH THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE ………………………………………………………………………………$7500.00
*** Full tuition payment without scholarship includes free wrap around care
NINETH THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE …...……………………………………………………..……………….$8500.00
*** Full tuition payment without scholarship includes free wrap around care
- STEP UP FOR STUDENTS AND AAA SCHOLARSHIP can be awarded to parents based on income level. They may pay over $55886.00 of your yearly tuition costs ifyou meet the requirements and follow all the policies set forth. The parents must be current with all thetuition fees owed by them toremain in the program, and the student must follow the attendance policy.
- MCKAY SCHOLARSHIPS are awarded based on a current IEP in the school district. Parent is responsible for payment of the difference between the McKay and published rates.
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*** Discounted wrap around fees are provided to scholarship students at a rate of $195.00 per month payable on the first of each month ~ subsidized funding also accepted and payable monthly in advance
- *** Registration due with enrollment application
Elementary School hours are 8:30 am until 3:00 pm and Middle and High School hours are 7:50am until 2:35 pm. Seventardies equal one absence.
School Days Off:
See ourcalendar for a schedule of our school year. There is a $20/day chargefor childcare during breaks or days off from school.
Lunch Policy:
Students are required to bring their own lunch/drink from home. We do not use a refrigerator so plan wellwhen sending lunches. SODA or energy drinks are not allowed under anycircumstances. Each student will have one snack time per day so pack accordingly. We encourage parents tobring healthy lunches and snacks. Please no candy, cakes, chocolate, etc.
ManateeLearningAcademy also offers a cold lunch choice. Lunches are $2.00 per day with the option to purchase a beverage for .50.
School Uniform Policy:
Students must wear either a red, white or blue polo or tee-shirt each day. School tee-shirts are available for purchase. Students can wear any bottom as long as it is appropriate. Skirts must have shorts underneath and shorts cannot be shorter than two inches above the knee. Any student out of uniform will get a violation sent home.Socks andclosed toe shoes must be worn daily. Tennis shoes must be worn on PE days. No sandals, crocks, heels, or flip flops at anytime.
Enrollment Policy:
When a child is enrolled at ManateeLearningAcademy, a space is held for the entire school year. In the child’s best interest, we ask parents tomake every effort to complete each quarter or semester before making changes in their child’s school.When a change is unavoidable, tuition charges will be prorated on a monthly basis.New students will be charged for the entire month when they are first enrolled, and transferring students willbe charged for the entire month during which they are last enrolled. Report cards and transcripts are releasedto students, parents, or other schools only when the student’s account is current.
Volunteer Hours:
All parents are required to volunteer a minimum of 20 hours per year (30 for multiple students). Hours can be earned by volunteering in the classroom, during recess, helping with lunch, fundraising, chaperoning field trips and many other ways throughout the year. A list of opportunities will be sent home at the beginning of the year. The parent liaison will be in contact with parents for scheduling.
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Statement of Nondiscrimination
ManateeLearningAcademy is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community and to ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on individual’s abilities and qualifications. Consistent with this principle and applicable laws, it is therefore Manatee Learning Academy’s policy not to discriminate in offering access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Such a policy ensures that only relevant factors are considered and that equitable and consistent standards of conduct and performance are applied. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????
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