Live Oak is currently accepting applications for the 2008-2009 school year, for grades Kindergarten through Six. We will enroll students through the eighth grade in the 2009-2010 school year.  

ADMISSIONS STATEMENT
As a public charter school, Live Oak does not discriminate in its admission of students on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, or economic status.

PARENT PARTICIPATION
Live Oak seeks to recruit an informed parent community, comprised of adults who understand and support the vision and values of the school. Parents provide the volunteer time and financial support necessary for the school to offer a rich program inspired by Waldorf education, which includes diverse and rewarding language arts, math, science, arts, movement, and Spanish-language experiences for students in all grades.

ADMISSIONS PRIORITIES
Live Oak Charter School admits students according to the following admission priorities:

  1. Returning students.
  2. Children of the school’s Founding Families as defined by the School Charter.
  3. Siblings of currently enrolled or returning students.
  4. Children of the school staff and Board of Directors.
  5. Children residing in the Petaluma Elementary School District with at least one parent who has completed a three-hour Admissions Orientation to Live Oak Charter School.
  6. Children with at least one parent who has completed a three-hour Admissions Orientation to Live Oak Charter School.
  7. Children residing in the Petaluma Elementary School District.
  8. Children residing in the following Districts: Cinnabar, Cotati-Rohnert Park, Dunham, Old Adobe, Two Rock, Waugh, Wilmar, Wilson, Liberty.
  9. Children residing in Sonoma and Marin counties.
  10. Children residing in the State of California.
  11. All other applicants.

KINDERGARTEN ADMISSIONS
Live Oak Charter School encourages first grade readiness by allowing adequate time in Kindergarten. Children who turn five between December 2 and May 31 are eligible for one year of Kindergarten. Children who turn five between June 1 and December 1 are eligible for two years of Kindergarten. The Kindergarten Faculty and the Director of Educational Programs determine first grade readiness.

ADMISSIONS ORIENTATION 
To improve a child’s admission preference status, parents may choose to attend a multi-session Admissions Orientation Workshop, held in February and March, that is designed to introduce families to Waldorf education and the vision and values of the Live Oak school community. 

ENROLLMENT PROCESS

  1. The application deadline for the 2007-2008 school year was March 16, 2007.  However, we are still accepting applications for all grades. If a class is full, you will be placed on the waiting list.
  2. A completed application should be turned in to the School Office as soon as possible.
  3. You will receive a confirmation letter acknowledging the receipt of your application.
  4. If you receive subsequent requests for additional information, please respond quickly. Failure to do so may delay your admissions process, or disqualify you from enrollment.
  5. In consideration of other students, if at any time during the enrollment process you decide not to enroll your child, please notify the school office immediately.
  6. Students will be notified of their teacher and classroom assignments in early August.

QUESTIONS
If you have any questions at any time during the application and admissions process, please do not hesitate to contact the School Office at 707-762-9020.