Admissions Inquiry Enrollment questions Name of Child Date of Birth Name of Parent/ Guardian Phone number of Parent/ Guardian What grade is your child currently in? Type of schooling? When is your preferred start date? ImmediatelySummer 2023Fall 2023 Why are you considering Rifugio Austin? To offer my child a more hands-on, self-directed learning environmentMy child is currently stressed and overwhelmed with their current schoolTo offer my child a curriculum that challenges them cognitively with supportWe are interested in a heavy art-focused curriculumTo find an aligned communityTo give my child an enriching social-emotional education and experienceSmall class size and teacher ratioOther What type of schooling has your child been in? Does your child have an IEP, 504 plan, or private neurophysiological or psycho-educational evaluation? Does your child receive any related service such as OT/PT , speech therapy, special education services, or counseling? (If yes, please explain) What did the early years of your child's life look like? (0-5) Did they crawl? Walk? What age did they first speak? Is your child a self-directed learner? Please explain. What is your family's philosophy in regards to early childhood education throughout your child's life? How has it evolved? Please explain what is most important to your family when it comes to your child's education. Does this align with how your child views their school life? If not, please explain. What challenges has your child faced at school and how have they handled/ overcome them? If your child has attended school before, what subjects did they gravitate towards? What subjects proved to be an area of dislike/ challenge? What is your desired level of Rifugio Austin community engagement? NoneA little bit of involvementWe will attend end of semester conferencesWe will attend monthly parent meetings and all eventsOther Do you have any reservations about enrolling your child at Rifugio Austin? Yes, I don't understand how school is done without grades and tests to measure academic achievementYes, I am not sure if my child is an independent, self-motivated learnerNo, I understand and accept that this school is the best environment for my child to thrive inOther How many siblings does your child have? 1234Other
