The Miraloma Preview is an important, adult only, informational session about the school
for all prospective families. This session is a great opportunity for parents
to see the school, gather more information about our application and enrollment
processes, find out what it means to be part of a cooperative, learn about
member responsibilities, and determine if Miraloma is the right school for
their families.
Please
note that these informational sessions are for parents only (no extended family), as we'd like to
accommodate as many families as possible and our meeting space is limited. Although these are adult only events, infants in slings/carriers are welcome.
How can I register to attend a Miraloma Preview?
Registration for Miraloma Previews will begin in August 10, 2010 at 8 am. Check back on this page at that time and you will find a link to our new Online Inquiry Form.
To be eligible to register for a preview, your child must be at least 2 years
9 months old by the beginning of September 2011 (i.e., the start of the 2011-2012 school year).
Please note that the Miraloma Preview sessions are for parents only, as we'd
like to accommodate as many families as possible and our meeting space is limited.
Registration will be first come, first served; the previews are limited. If
there is no space available for you to attend a Miraloma Preview, you will
be put on a wait list and contacted if space becomes available for either session. Children are
invited to join their parents on school tours.
Siblings
Applications for continuing and alumni families in good standing are due Wednesday, January 15th 2011. The application can be obtained from the your program director after you have toured—please send an email to enrollment@miraloma.org with “Alumni” in the subject line to schedule a tour prior to January 15th 2011.
Listed below, you'll find the answers to many frequently asked questions about the school's enrollment process. If you need further information about Miraloma, or if you'd like to receive a school brochure, please email enrollment@miraloma.org or call the school and leave a message for the enrollment coordinator if you do not have email access.
School Tours
I am interested in touring Miraloma. Can I schedule a tour at anytime?
Tours and Previews are scheduled together. Please make your preferences clear on your Inquiry Form
Can I bring my child on the school tour?
Yes. In fact, you must bring your child to the tour. Each tour lasts approximately 1-2 hours and provides time for you
to meet with the Program Director, paid teacher in each program and a co-op parent while seeing the school in action with your child.
Applications
Where can I get an application?
Parents will receive an application from the Program Director at the end of
their school tour. Parents must submit the completed application with a $30 non-refundable application fee, picture and a short paragraph about your family and why you chose Miraloma.
How are admission decisions made?
Our goal is to ensure both the morning and afternoon programs are balanced
for age, gender, and diversity. At the discretion of the Program Director,
the following applicants are given preference during the applications process:
- Siblings of currently enrolled children;
- Siblings of children who have previously graduated from Miraloma, and
whose families are in good standing with the school.
Children of former Miraloma students receive special consideration during
the applications process.
If we're a returning alumni family, how do we apply?
Alumni families in good standing receive priority, along with continuing families.
Please contact the Program Director at the school for our application. Applications
for enrollment of the following types of children for the 2011-2012 school
year are due no later than Wednesday, January 15th, 2011, namely:
- Siblings of currently enrolled children
- Siblings of children who have previously graduated from Miraloma, and
whose families are in good standing with the school.
Decision Letters
When will I know if my child has been accepted to the school?
Families will be notified of their enrollment status in March. Acceptance letters
will be mailed with an enrollment confirmation form.
Wait Pool/Wait List
What happens if my family's application is turned down?
It is not unusual for Miraloma to have a greater number of applicants than
available openings. Families who are not accepted into Miraloma in the first
round will be placed in an unranked waiting pool. If an opening becomes available
after March, we pull applications from the wait pool based on program balance
(i.e., age, gender, diversity).
My child will be ready for preschool in two years. Can I put my name on
a waiting list now?
Miraloma does not maintain a waiting list for enrollment. We encourage families
interested in the co-op to contact us in the year prior to the one in which
their children are eligible for enrollment (e.g., if you would like to enroll
your child for the 2012-2013 school year, contact us to register for a Miraloma
Preview next year, in September 2011.
