Enrollment

The Pre-Enrollment Lottery
Students intent on enrolling at AMCS are offered admission through a public lottery. Each year applications for the admission lottery are accepted from January 8 to January 31.

The lottery may be held as early as the first Friday in February to as late as the last week in May to fill enrollment vacancies in specific grades and classes. Only students eligible for grade-specific openings are included in the lottery. Students not chosen in this initial lottery remain on the waiting list. When vacancies occur during the school year they may be filled by a lottery to be announced at that time.

Students currently enrolled at AMCS are guaranteed re-enrollment each year they are eligible. Priority placement for vacancies is given to siblings of current students. If there are two or more eligible siblings, a drawing is held between them.

Click here to download lottery registration form

The Enrollment Process
Once admission is offered these steps occur.

1. One or both parents visit the school and interview with a school administrator.

2. Once the student is accepted for admission all registration forms shall be completed. These are the Social Security Number, Birth Certificate, Emergency Information forms, Home Language Survey, Parent Involvement Agreement, Parent Volunteer Form and Contract; such forms as may be deemed necessary.

3. After completion of steps 1 and 2, above, and upon the first day of attendance the student is considered to be officially admitted and enrolled.

4. The school office must receive the Medical froms within 30 days of admission.

Non-Discrimination Policy
The AMCS admission policy does not discriminate on the basis of sex, national origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, academic, artistic, or athletic ability. In accordance with the code this policy functions as in the district the child would otherwise attend.

The Enrolled Child

Uniforms
AMCS primary students are required to wear uniforms Monday through Friday. Uniforms consistent with style may be purchased at Wal-Mart, Target or elsewhere. If your child does not adhere to the uniform policy, the parent will be notified in writing or by telephone.

Colors for the required uniform:

Pants, shorts, rompers, and skirts will be navy or khaki color
Shirts will be white, red, or navy color
Shoes will be sneakers, or rubber soled shoes

AMCS elementary students are required to wear uniforms Monday though Thursday.

Only elementary students have the option of not wearing a uniform on Friday.

Change Of Clothing
For the health and comfort of your child, every primary child is required to have at school a complete change of clothing including underwear and socks. The clothing should be in a clear plastic box with the child’s name on it. Please bring it the first day of attendance.

School Supplies
School supplies are purchased by the school for the students for the entire school year.

Pre- Kindergarten 3 and 4 - School Supply Fee - $90.00

Kindergarten - School Supply Fee - $110.00

Elementary - School Supply Fee - $110.00

Backpacks are not required for the primary students. Backpack are required for the elementary students.

Lunch Program
AMCS participates in the Free/Reduced lunch program as a public charter school. If your child qualifies for reduced lunch, the charge is $.40/day (at date of publishing). If your child does not qualify for the free or reduced lunch program, a school provided lunch is available at a reasonable cost, or parents may send lunch. (Please note that the lunch program is subject to change.)

Medical Records
The State of Texas requires schools to keep an up-to-date immunization record for each child. All new students must have a health form completed by their physician. returning students must have immunization boosters on record. All students must list a physician who can be contacted in case of emergency medical care. Students should have a documented visit with their doctor prior to enrolling in school every year.

Vision and Hearing Screening
The State of Texas requires that all students 4 years and older have both a vision and hearing screening. At the beginning of the school year parents will have the option to use professional vision, and hearing screenings here at the school to help identify potential concerns. The medical provider may charge a small fee for this service.

Visits and Observations
The school has an open door policy and welcomes visits and observations by appointment only. When you visit the school, check in first with the building principal and then wait in a common area such as the hallway to avoid interrupting the classroom work cycle. When allowed to step into a classroom please be aware of the mood and respect the work of the class. Please refrain from interacting with the children in a way that might interrupt classroom activities.

Communicable Illness
The School must be informed in cases where a communicable illness may have been transmitted to other children in the school. The school will send notices to parents informing them of any communicable illness reported to the school.