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How to Apply

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The mission of Nelson Mandela Elementary is to provide quality instruction that demonstrates ALL scholars can learn and develop academically, emotionally, socially and physically. Nelson Mandela Elementary is committed to maximizing the educational success of all scholars and bridging the learning and achievement gaps.

The online application for kindergarten enrollment is available December 1st-31st each school year.

Application Steps

  1. Complete online application.
  2. Attend a mandatory informational meeting.
  3. Pick up and complete all required paperwork.
  4. Attend Kindergarten Round Up/Tour NME Campus.
  5. Schedule a parent interview.

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Application Timeline

  • December: Online application open.
  • January: Mandatory informational meetings
  • February: Kindergarten Round Up, paperwork, parent interviews.
  • March: Interviews conclude. Applications reviewed.
  • April: Applicants contacted with their status in the enrollment process.
  • June/July: Selected scholars participate in Kindergarten Jump Start.
  • Mid-July: Accepted scholars welcomed at Acceptance Night.
 

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Summer Programming

Kindergarten Jump Start

Selected scholars will participate in the full-day Kindergarten Jump Start program, which is Monday through Friday, 8:00-3:30 PM in June and July, at the Nelson Mandela Early Childhood Development Center. They have lessons in and enrichment in the afternoons. They will visit the elementary school for breakfast, lunch, and selected enrichment activities to familiarize themselves with the school. 

A scholar is brushing a goat.