What we wanr to be

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Elementary School
Many different kinds of students are successful at Balboa Academy. There is no typical applicant. We are looking for dedicated students who want to learn and contribute to our learning community. Balboa Academy is an international school where students from many different countries and cultures can pursue a variety of diverse interests and grow into knowledgeable and independent thinking young adults.


What is the Admission Process

When the enrollment application, report cards, letters of recommendation, and other documents are received, these documents are presented to the Admissions Committee at their weekly Thursday meeting. After a thorough review of the documents, the Admissions Committee will determine if the student is a good candidate for enrollment. The parents will be notified by e-mail. If the student is a good candidate, an appointment will be made for admissions testing and interview by the Education Specialist. The results of the admissions test and recommendation of the Education Specialist will be presented to the Admissions Committee at the next meeting. The parents will be notified of the final decision by e-mail and a start date will be determined.

What the Admissions Committee considers in order of importance:
1. English speaking ability. English proficiency is required as all class content is in English.
2. Space and services must be available to meet needs of enrolling student.
3. Siblings of enrolled students.
4. Students must meet age requirement for corresponding grade, i.e. 3, 4, or 5 years of age as of August 1st  for entry into the PK3, PK 4 and Kindergarten programs.

Elem Class

Middle School

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High School
How Admission Decisions are Made

The admission of students to Balboa Academy defines who we are and what we aspire to be as a school. The goal of the admission process is to determine if the personal and academic strengths of the prospective student will fit with the vision and values of the school. We also want to ensure that a U.S. education is right for the student and that the school offers an environment in which the student will be happy and successful. School records, teacher recommendations, and application materials provide the Admissions Committee with important information about how the student functions in school and what his/her learning style, achievements, and social behavior are in an academic environment. In addition, the interviews with the Education Specialist and faculty members, as well as admission testing, are all used to assess the student. What matters most, however, is the overall impression that is revealed by the applicant. While the degree of expectation varies from grade to grade, certain desirable qualities and standards remain constant:
· Character - leadership, cooperativeness, honesty, capacity for friendship

· Work Ethics - willingness to take risks, perseverance, and discipline in completing tasks

· Competence - academic promise and achievement, the love of learning

· Language Ability –the ability to converse, read and understand English as the instructional language.
What the Admission Committee Does:

The Admissions Committee will:

1. Review the student’s records.
2. Determine if a student is a good candidate for enrollment.
3. Determine if space is available and, if so, establishes an evaluation date.
4. Makes the final decision to accept or reject each applicant.

It is a Balboa Academy's policy not to provide the reason for denial of admission. Notification of acceptance for enrollment will be by e-mail.
   
   
Applications are accepted year round. Please download and complete the forms. You may scan and send to admissions@balboa-academy.org or bring to the main office.
Enrollment Form
Recommendation Form
Certification of Immunization
 
Calendar
 
 
 

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