Full-Time Elementary Admissions

Additional Admissions Information

Selecting Courses

• Child is attending school full-time (public, private, homeschool) while applying to VLACS:

If a child is taking courses through another educational program, they must enroll in a minimum of one course in a core academic area (Math, English/Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, World Language).

• Child is not enrolled in an approved program

If a child is only taking courses through VLACS, they must enroll in a minimum of three courses, including Math and English/Language Arts.  

A list of course requirements is provided below. 

Transcripts from Previous School(s)

After receiving a student’s application, VLACS requests report cards from the previous school(s). Families are also welcome to send report cards to [email protected] Families may also send any additional documentation that may be helpful in determining their child’s grade level placement.

Individual Meeting with a Counselor

Parents/guardians and students are required to meet with an admissions counselor to review full-time program requirements, discuss the student's interest in the full-time program, and collaborate on course selections and goals. At this time, the admissions counselor can also answer any questions that your family has. 

Understanding of Full-Time Enrollment Agreement

After attending an Information Session, families will receive an Understanding of Full-Time Enrollment Agreement. If any questions arise from the information session or this agreement, families should reach out to their Admissions Counselor prior to submitting the Agreement.

Length of the Admissions Process

The length of the admissions process varies depending on individual circumstances. Some students may progress through the process in fewer than four weeks. The process may take longer for a variety of reasons, including: 1) If the student is not enrolled in courses when they apply; 2) If a student is struggling to submit consistently in required courses ; 3) If the admissions team is waiting for a report card from a student’s previous school(s); 4) If the student has not yet scheduled or attended an information session or submitted the Understanding of Full-Time Enrollment Agreement.

*For answers to more admissions-related questions, please see: Admissions FAQs.  

Becoming a Full-Time Student

Once an elementary school student has completed the steps required to become a full-time student, including working consistently in courses for four consecutive weeks, notification and accompanying forms are sent to the family. When forms are returned, the student is officially enrolled in the full-time program.

Full-Time Elementary School Course Requirements

Elementary students are required to take a core academic course in each of the disciplines listed below during each year (K-5) of enrollment:

• English Language Arts
• Mathematics Course
• Social Studies
• Science
• Physical education
• Technology
• Art

Elementary classes are numbered to indicate the grade level at which the course is typically taken. When appropriate, there may be flexibility/discretion involved in course selections. Parents should keep in mind that placements will determine grade level if their child is enrolled in the full-time program.

Specials are not full-year courses. Enrollment in these courses can be dispersed throughout the year. Students do not need to take them all at once unless they would like to.

Standardized Assessments

All NH resident students, grades 3 - 8, must take the NH SAS Assessment for ELA and Math.  Additionally, students in grades 3, 5, 8, and 11 are required to take the NH SAS Assessment for Science.