FACS 2024-2025 Admissions Lottery

FoundationAcademies
7 Mar 202420:36
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TLDRJoanna Sto, Director of Operations at Foundation Academies, hosts the 2024 admissions lottery for kindergarten and 9th grade, with 140 and 12 seats available respectively. Siblings of current students are prioritized, leaving 92 and 8 seats for lottery. Roxan Kanasu explains the random selection process, emphasizing the importance of quality education. Successful applicants will be contacted by March 21st, with further details on parent meetings and next steps provided.

Takeaways
  • 📅 The event is the 2024 admissions lottery for Foundation Academies, focusing on kindergarten and ninth grade enrollment for the 2024-25 school year.
  • 🏫 Foundation Academies is holding the lottery only for kindergarten and ninth grade as there are no spaces available for other grades.
  • 🌱 There are 140 seats available for kindergarten, up from previous years, with 232 applications received.
  • 👨‍👧 Sibling priority has been given, resulting in 48 siblings being granted seats, leaving 92 seats available for the lottery.
  • 📈 For ninth grade, there are 12 available seats with 132 applications, but sibling priority accounts for 4 of those, leaving 8 seats for the lottery.
  • 🎲 The lottery system randomly generates a list of results for kindergarten and ninth grade, with the first 140 and 12 students respectively receiving seats.
  • 📝 Students not selected will be placed on a waiting list, and the order will be determined by the lottery system.
  • 📞 Successful applicants will be contacted by the admissions office by March 21st with instructions on the next steps and paperwork deadlines.
  • 📆 Parent meetings are scheduled for selected students: May 10th for elementary school and May 23rd for high school.
  • 🔍 The lottery results will be posted on the Foundation Academies website and YouTube page for review at one's own pace.
  • 👀 If a student's ID number is unknown, it can be found in the email sent on March 5th, 2024, or by contacting the admissions office.
Q & A

  • What is the event being described in the transcript?

    -The event is the 2024 admissions lottery for Foundation Academies, specifically for kindergarten and ninth-grade students for the 2024-25 school year.

  • Why is there no lottery for grades 1 through 8 and 10 through 12?

    -There is no lottery for those grades because there are no spaces available for those levels, despite having many applications.

  • How many kindergarten seats are available for the 2024-25 school year?

    -There are 140 seats available for kindergarten enrollment.

  • How many applications were received for kindergarten, and how many were from siblings of existing students?

    -There were 232 applications for kindergarten, with 48 of those being from siblings of children already enrolled, who have been given priority seats.

  • What is the process for the lottery system as described by Roxan Kastu?

    -The lottery system randomly generates a list of results. For kindergarten, the first 140 numbers listed receive seats, and for ninth grade, the first 12 numbers listed receive seats. Remaining students are placed on a waiting list in the order their numbers are generated.

  • What is the deadline for returning paperwork after gaining enrollment?

    -The deadline for returning paperwork is by March 21st, as stated by Roxan Kastu.

  • How can parents find out their child's position on the waiting list?

    -Parents can log into their school M account starting March 15, 2024, to see their child's waiting list number.

  • When are the incoming parent meetings for K5 Elementary School and the high school?

    -The K5 Elementary School's incoming parent meeting is on May 10th at 5:00 p.m., and the high school's meeting is on May 23rd at 5:00 p.m.

  • What should parents do if they cannot find their child's student ID number?

    -Parents should check the email sent on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, or reach out to the Admissions Office at 609 920 9200 extension 2 for assistance.

  • How will the lottery results be made available to the public?

    -The lottery results will be posted on the Foundation Academies' website and the video of the event will be available for replay on their YouTube page.

  • What should parents do if they do not receive the email with their student's lottery number?

    -Parents should call Miss Martinez or Miss K at 609 920 9200 extension 2 for assistance.

Outlines
00:00
👋 Welcome to the 2024 Admissions Lottery

Joanna Sto, the Director of Operations for Foundation Academies, welcomes attendees to the 2024 admissions lottery for kindergarten and ninth grade. She explains that while there are many applications for other grade levels, only kindergarten and ninth grade have available spaces. This year, there are 140 kindergarten seats and 12 ninth grade seats available. Joanna emphasizes that education should not come down to luck and encourages parents to keep fighting for quality education for their children.

05:02
🎲 Explanation of the Lottery Process

Roxan Kanasu from the Admissions Office explains how the lottery system works. For kindergarten, the first 140 children will receive seats, and for ninth grade, the first 12 will get seats. All other students will be placed on a waiting list. If a seat becomes available, families will be contacted in the order they appear on the waiting list. Roxan also mentions that families will be contacted by March 21st if their child gains enrollment and provides instructions for checking the waiting list starting March 15th.

10:24
📊 Understanding Lottery Results

Miss D. Williams, the Operations Manager, explains how to interpret the online lottery results. She describes the columns in the results: student ID number, lottery order, resulting status (seat offered or waitlisted), and priority status (sibling, in-district, etc.). She also provides instructions for finding student ID numbers and explains that the first four students listed for ninth grade are siblings, so parents should look for their child's ID starting at number five.

15:28
📋 Kindergarten Lottery Results

The kindergarten lottery results are announced, with the first 48 students being siblings of existing students. Parents are instructed to begin looking for their child's ID number starting at number 49. The full list of lottery results will be posted on the Foundation Academies website, and the video of the event will be available for replay on YouTube. Instructions for finding student ID numbers and contacting the admissions office if needed are reiterated. The event concludes with a welcome to the new FA family members.

Mindmap
Keywords
💡Admissions Lottery
An admissions lottery is a process used by schools to fairly distribute available spots among a large number of applicants. In the context of the video, Foundation Academies is holding a lottery for kindergarten and ninth grade enrollment due to high demand and limited spaces. The lottery system ensures that all applicants have an equal chance of being selected.
💡Director of Operations
The Director of Operations is a senior management role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of an organization. In the script, Joanna Sto, the Director of Operations for Foundation Academies, introduces the event and provides important context about the lottery process and the school's commitment to quality education.
💡Kindergarten Enrollment
Kindergarten enrollment refers to the process of registering children for their first year of formal education. The video script highlights that Foundation Academies has 140 seats available for kindergarten, out of 232 applications, indicating a competitive intake process.
💡Sibling Priority
Sibling priority is a policy that gives preference to siblings of students already enrolled in a school when allocating admissions spots. In the script, it is mentioned that 48 siblings of existing students have been given seats, leaving fewer spots available for others in the lottery.
💡Ninth Grade
Ninth grade typically refers to the first year of high school in the United States. The script specifies that there are 12 available seats for ninth grade out of 132 applications, showing another competitive enrollment scenario.
💡Available Seats
Available seats refer to the number of student places that are open for enrollment in a given school year. The script details the number of available seats for both kindergarten and ninth grade, which is crucial for understanding the lottery's stakes.
💡Waiting List
A waiting list is a queue of applicants who have not been admitted but are placed in order of priority should a spot open up. The script explains that after the initial lottery selections, the remaining applicants are placed on a waiting list for potential future enrollment.
💡Quality Education
Quality education is an overarching theme in the script, referring to the provision of a high standard of teaching and learning opportunities. Joanna Sto emphasizes that every child deserves access to quality education and that the school is committed to fighting for this right.
💡Deadlines
Deadlines are specific dates by which certain actions must be completed. In the context of the lottery, deadlines are set for returning paperwork and meeting other enrollment requirements. Missing these deadlines can result in the loss of a secured spot.
💡Principal
A principal is the head of a school or educational institution. The script introduces the principals of the elementary and high school sections of Foundation Academy, who welcome potential new students and their families.
💡Operations Manager
An operations manager is responsible for coordinating and supervising the operational activities of an organization. Miss D. Williams, the operations manager for Foundation Academies, guides viewers through the online lottery system, explaining how to interpret the results and what steps to take next.
Highlights

Joanna Sto, Director of Operations for Foundation Academies, welcomes attendees to the 2024 admissions lottery for kindergarten and ninth grade.

Enrollment lottery is only for kindergarten and 9th grade due to no spaces available for other grades.

This year, there are 140 seats available for kindergarten, an increase from previous years.

232 applications received for kindergarten, with 48 sibling priority seats already allocated.

For 9th grade, there are 12 available seats out of 132 applications, with 4 sibling priority seats accounted for.

Roxan Kastu from the admissions office will explain the lottery process.

Lottery system randomly generates a list of results for kindergarten and 9th grade.

Siblings of existing students have priority in the lottery.

Unsuccessful applicants are placed on a waiting list in the order of the generated numbers.

If a space opens, the admissions office will contact families in the order of the waiting list.

Miss Jacqulyn Martinez or Roxan Kastu will contact successful applicants by March 21st with next steps.

Families can log into their school M account starting March 15, 2024, to see their waiting list number.

Berney Greco, Principal of K5 Elementary School, invites families to an incoming parent meeting on May 10th.

Isabelle Gos, Principal of the high school, invites families to an incoming parent meeting on May 23rd.

Miss D. Williams, Operations Manager, guides families through the online lottery system interface.

The lottery results for 9th grade are displayed, with the first four being siblings of existing FA students.

For kindergarten, the first 48 students listed are siblings, with the rest being new applicants.

The full list of lottery results will be posted on the FA website and available for replay on YouTube.

D. Williams concludes the 2024-25 enrollment lottery, welcoming new families to the FA community.

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