1.  How are students selected?
Students are selected in an equal opportunity lottery.

2.  If one of my children is selected in the lottery, are my remaining children automatically selected?
No.  However, siblings will be placed at the top of the waiting list for their grade levels.

3. If my child is not selected, will they remain on the waiting list?
Yes. Students who are not selected will remain on the waiting list for the remainder of the current school year. If space becomes available in a grade level, the next student on the waiting list will be contacted and offered the opening.

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Please note that applications and waitlist placements do not carry over from one school year to the next. Every student must submit a new application each year to be considered for enrollment.

4.  Do you accept ESE, ESOL, and children with special needs?
We will need to revie the information and confirm our ability to appropriately support the student’s educational needs.

5.  What time does school start and end?

Preschool
Arrival: Full Day Preschool/VPK with Wrap-around Program
The school’s hours of operation is from 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. There is a 30-minute arrival window from
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Children will not be permitted to enter prior to 7:30 am.
Dismissal: Full Day Preschool/VPK with Wrap-around Program Students must be picked up prior to 3:30 p.m. A per minute fee ($1 per minute) will be charged if your student has not been picked up by 3:30 p.m.

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Arrival/Disnissal: VPK Half Day Program The school’s hours of operations morning VPK program are from 12:25 p.m.– 3:30 p.m. 

K-5 Grades
Arrival: School is in session from 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Students should arrive no earlier than 7:00 a.m.
To ensure a positive beginning to the day, students should plan to be in their classrooms no later than
7:50 a.m.

Dismissal: 2:30 p.m. Students must be picked up no later than 3:00 p.m. or are subject to
becoming paying participants in the Extended Day Program. After 3:00, parents should report to the
main office to pick up their child. 

 

6-10th Grades

Arrival: School is in session from 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Students should arrive no earlier than 7:00 a.m. To ensure a positive beginning to the day, students should plan to be in their classrooms no later than 7:30 a.m.

 

Dismissal: 2:00 p.m. Students must be picked up no later than 3:00 p.m. or are subject tobecoming paying participants in the Extended Day Program. After 3:00, parents should report to themain office to pick up their child. 

*Extended Day Program K- 9:

• Preschool does not provide an extended day program.

• The Extended Day Program is available Monday-Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For pricing and further information, visit the www.academyatthefarm.com or call the school.

6.  Does AATF's calendar coincide with Pasco County School District's calendar?
Yes, AATF students have the same vacations as the other Pasco County Schools.

7.  What grades do you offer?
Academy at the Farm currently offers Kindergarten through 10th grade. 
AATF Preschool serves age 3 through Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten.
Next year we will be offering 11th grade to our High School.

8.  What is your enrollment school wide?
Our enrollment for Kindergarten through 10th grade is 975.

9.  What is the Dress Code?
The AATF uniform consists of an Academy at the Farm shirt (red, white or navy blue) purchased through the official school vendor and solid colored black, light tan (khaki), denim, or navy shorts, pants, skirts, or skorts.  Click here for more details.

10. What is the tuition cost? 
There is no tuition for Kindergarten through 10th grade. For Preschool (ages 3-4), the tuition is $760.00 per month.
      
11. If you have a student at preschool do I need to fill out apply again for the Lottery?
No, if you already have a student in preschool you will receive a VPK letter in the summer. 

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12. If my child is graduating from Academy at the Farm VPK and going to Kindergarten, are they guaranteed a spot?

Yes, they are guaranteed a spot in Kindergarten. However, an application is required because the paperwork for Kindergarten is different from Preschool.

13. If my child is already a current student moving up to the next grade level, do I need to complete an application?

No, Once a student is registered they do not need to fill out a new application for the next year. They will automatically roll over.  (This does NOT apply for the Preschool)

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14. If I can’t remember whether I applied previously, should I submit another application?

If you’re unsure whether you already submitted an application, please check your email first. After you complete an application, the system sends a confirmation copy to your email. Be sure to look in your inbox as well as your spam or junk folder. Only submit a new application if you cannot find that confirmation.

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15. When will I find out if my child is accepted?

Academy at the Farm experiences very little student turnover, so available seats are limited. Openings are filled based on the order of the waitlist as they become available.

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When a seat opens in a grade level—such as when a student declines an offer or withdraws—the next student on the lottery list is contacted via email. Placement offers are made strictly in lottery order. For example, if your child is number 18 on the waitlist, 17 students would need to be offered a spot before your child is considered.

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Please note that waitlist movement depends entirely on seat availability, so it can vary throughout the school year.

We look forward to welcoming your family to Academy at the Farm!