Mt. Everest Academy is a public school within San Diego Unified School District.
A few things to note:
- We are not an online school (although web searches will incorrectly state that). We are a blended program, meaning our curriculum is a blend of independent study and in-person classes; which may include on-line work, book work, collaborative projects, and presentations. Classes meet in-person one time/week.
- We have a rolling admissions process, meaning we enroll all year long.
- If you are interested in a fully online program, please contact [email protected] (K-12 daily online instruction) or iHigh/Virtual Academy, the online independent study school for San Diego Unified School District.
- Due to the nature of our school, you must reside in San Diego County to enroll. If you live outside of San Diego Unified School District you will need to obtain an inter-district transfer from the district where you reside.
MT. EVEREST ACADEMY enrolls students who show promise of success in a home-based education. The program requires students and their parents to make a commitment to work independently to meet state standards.
The 3 steps to the admissions process are outlined below.
1. APPLICATION
- Complete the application online:
- School year 2022-2023 - At this time we are no longer accepting new students for the current school year.
- School year 2023-2024 Application - Applicants will be contacted in May for an pre-enrollment meeting for the 23-24 school year. Please email [email protected] with questions in the meantime.
- You will need to collect, scan, and upload all required documentation to the online application:
- Birth Certificate and/or Passport
- Immunization Record
- Current address verification (current utility bill, cable bill, rental agreement)
- Most recent I.E.P. (Individual Education Program), 504, or ISHP, if applicable
- Most recent reading assessment test score (for grades 1-2)
- Transfer grades or most recent progress report (for grades 1-6)
- Most recent standardized reading test score (for grades 3-12)
- Transcript and the most recent grade report (for grades 7-12)
- Up-to-date attendance record (if the school year is underway)
2. SCREENING
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Once your application is received and approved, you will be contacted to arrange a meeting with the counselor and/or principal. This meeting allows us to get to know you and for you to ask questions about the program to ensure we can meet your needs.
3. ENROLLMENT / ONBOARDING
Note: Students are reminded to remain in school until notified of an enrollment date at Mt. Everest Academy.
- Once a student is accepted into the program, an enrollment appointment will be made. For students enrolled during summer, appointments will occur in late August. For students enrolled after the start of school, appointments generally occur on the first Monday of our academic month, until April, as we enroll all year long.
- Please arrive at the school office 30-45 minutes before your scheduled appointment to complete enrollment forms and be sure to bring:
- Dental assessment form signed by a licensed dentist (for students entering their first year in public school either in Kindergarten or 1st grade).
- Health check-up verification form signed by a physician (for students entering their first year in public school either in Kindergarten or 1st grade).
- Withdrawal slip if the school year is underway. Do not withdraw until notified of an enrollment appointment.
- Inter-district Transfer if a student resides outside San Diego City Schools’ district.
- At the enrollment appointment students and parents will:
- Fill out all required enrollment forms for the school office.
- Sign the master agreement for independent study.
- Pick up all textbooks and related school materials.
- Meet with the grade level supervising teacher (K-12) and content area teachers (6-12) for orientations.
CAMPUS TOUR
Prospective students are invited to take a school tour, which is offered the first Tuesday of each of our academic month AT 10:00 AM.
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Questions? Please contact us at 619-605-8700 or [email protected]