admissions
Aveson is a tuition-free public school of choice with a unique instructional program. It is very important that prospective parents become familiar with our model in order to decide if it meets the needs of their child and family. We encourage you to take every opportunity to learn more about our program prior to submitting an application for enrollment. We invite you to read our charter petition, speak to current families, and attend an information session. Making an informed decision is the first step to ensuring a great educational experience for your child.
For an inside peek at what it's like to be an Aveson student read students' "Day In The Life" pieces.
2010-2011 Application Process
Aveson is currently accepting waiting list applications for grades K-12 for the 2010-2011 school year. Waiting list applications are available in our main office and on our website. You may hand deliver or mail your waiting list application to 1919 Pinecrest Ave. Altadena, CA 91001. If hand delivered while our office is closed, you may place your application in the orange box located in front of our main office. Please note: You must attach a copy of a utility bill to each application submitted.
Download K-5 Waiting List Application
Download 6-12 Waiting List Application
2011-2012 Application Process (quick step-by-step overview)
- Register and attend an Information Session/Campus Tour. (dates listed below)
- Complete and submit a Lottery Application. Note: Must attach a copy of a utility bill to each application submitted.
- Lottery Application deadline February 13, 2011.
- Lottery Drawing March 5, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.
- Lottery results will be emailed to all applicants by March 11, 2011.
- An updated waiting list will be emailed to all applicants every 3 weeks.
Information Sessions/Campus Tours
All information sessions/campus tours will be held from 9:00am to 10:30am. It will include an introduction to the Aveson education model, questions and answers and a campus tour of our classrooms and facilities. Lottery applications will be available at the end of each session. Please note: Children are welcome to attend, however, no childcare will be provided.
2011-2012 Information Session/Campus Tour Schedule
November 6, 2010
December 4, 2010
January 8, 2011
February 5, 2011
To register for an Information Session/Campus Tour, you must send an email to admissions@aveson.org indicating the following:
- Indicate in the subject line the date of the tour, i.e., December 4, 2010
- Your child’s name
- Grade level entry for school year 2011-2012
- Total number of people in your group planning to attend the information session
Due to the high volume of calls, information session/campus tour registration will only be conducted via email. Please consider yourself enrolled for the date you requested unless you receive an email indicating that the date is full. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Lottery Application Deadline
All enrollment applications for the 2011-2012 school year must be received in the main office of Aveson Charter School located at 1919 E. Pinecrest Drive, Altadena, CA 91001, by Sunday, February 13, 2011. You may hand deliver or mail your waiting list application. If hand delivered while our office is closed, you may place your application in the orange box located in front of our main office. Please note: You must attach a copy of a utility bill to each application submitted.
Lottery Date
A public lottery will be held on the Aveson campus on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 10:00a.m. On that date, applicants’ names will be drawn randomly to fill available seats at each grade level. Once every seat has been filled, the lottery will continue until the final name is drawn to establish a waiting list. Parents need not be present at the lottery but are welcome to attend.