Mission Vista Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school serving transitional kindergarten through 11th grade students in portions of Riverside, Orange, San Diego, and San Bernardino Counties. We serve all portions of Riverside County west of, and including, the Coachella Valley* as well as the portions of San Bernardino County that are within 20 miles of our Riverside County service area.
To learn more about whether MVA directly serves your location, contact our Enrollment Team at enrollment@missionvistaacademy.org or call (951) 395-8943, Press 1.
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*Coachella Valley includes the following cities: Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio, and Coachella
Steps for 2021-2022 Enrollment
April 1, 2021
Open Enrollment
The Open Enrollment form is now available. Once submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation. We will keep your form submission on file until the Open Enrollment period ends.
You can email the Enrollment Department at enrollment@missionvistaacademy.org with enrollment questions.
Please feel free to reach out to our local Family Liaisons for further information about our programs. You may find our Family Liaisons by visiting the School Leadership page on our website.
April 30, 2021
Open Enrollment Closes
Once the Open Enrollment period ends on April 30, 2021 at 4 pm, we will confirm if space is available for your student(s).*
If space is available, the Enrollment Team will email you a link to complete the Registration process. Please look for detailed instructions from your Enrollment Specialist after April 30.
May 14, 2021
*Lottery
If the number of applications we receive during the Open Enrollment Period exceeds the number of spaces available, we will hold a lottery on May 14, 2021 at 10 am.
In-person attendance is not required to participate in the lottery.
Following acceptance through the Lottery students who are offered admission at the School at the time of the Lottery will have five (5) calendar days to complete the registration process. If a student fails to timely complete the process, the spot may be filled from the waiting list.
May 1, 2021
Waitlist
New enrollment applications submitted beginning May 1, 2021, will be placed on the 2021-2022 waitlist, as the Open Enrollment period will have concluded.
Our Enrollment Team will reach out to you as spaces become available.
Should you receive a spot for the 2021-2022 school year, you need to provide a full copy of the following documentation:
- Student Enrollment Application (A full application will be sent to you with the offer letter.)
- Proof of minimum age requirement (Birth Certificate, Passport, etc.)
- Proof of Residency within the counties we serve - Please provide one of the following in its entirety:
- Utility bill (examples: Gas, Electric, Home Phone or Cable)
- Property tax receipt from the current year
- Current mortgage/rental agreement (Agreements must have the signature page.)
- Current home or rental insurance agreement. Contracts must have the signature page. Contracts older than 90 days, must be accompanied by documentation from the landlord stating the agreement is still in effect
- Correspondence from a government agency such as CalWORKS, Social Security, Medi-Cal
- Immunization Records (Vaccinations are NOT a requirement of enrollment in a non-classroom based charter. All students must provide a copy of immunization records or fill out the immunization card as it applies.)
- Academic Records for students in 8-11th grades (report card and/or transcripts)
- Copy of 504 and/or IEP (if applicable)
- Caregiver Affidavit (if applicable)
Additional Documentation required for TK/Kindergarten:
- Oral Health exam (for incoming TK, Kindergarteners, & 1st graders who did not attend Kindergarten at a public school.)
- Kindergarten Health Exam or Waiver of Health Exam
Enrollment FAQ
How do I know my enrollment form was successfully submitted?
You will receive an automatic confirmation email with a copy of your enrollment form answers. If you cannot find the email in your inbox, please check your spam or junk folders.
What counties do you serve?
Our school serves transitional kindergarten through 11th grade students in portions of Riverside, Orange, San Diego, & San Bernardino Counties. We serve all portions of Riverside County west of, and including, the Coachella Valley* as well as the portions of San Bernardino County that are within 20 miles of our Riverside County service area. *Coachella Valley includes the following cities: Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio, and Coachella
How do I learn more about the programs offered?
You can learn more about our program offering by contacting a local Family Liaison. You may find our Family Liaisons by visiting the School Leadership page.
What is your Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Policy?
Transitional Kindergarten is the first year of a two-year Kindergarten program. Students must be 5-years-old between September 2, 2021 and December 2, 2021 to qualify for Transitional Kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is your Kindergarten Policy?
Students entering Kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year must be 5-years-old on or before September 1, 2021.
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