On Monday, June 6 Old Town Academy received its demolition permits; and we are happy to announce: The renovation of our new K-8 “Small School” campus has officially begun!

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The Old Town Academy Lottery was held Wednesday, May 11.  Over a dozen parents attended at the future site of Old Town Academy K-8 Charter.

Parents who received a winning lottery number should receive their acceptance notices by the end of this week. Please reply by Friday, May 27 to reserve your child’s place. If you are not planning to enroll your child at OTA for the 2011-2012 school year please let us know as soon as possible so our team can notify parents on the waiting list.

Thank You,

The Old Town Academy Team

La lotería del Old Town Academy termino el miércoles, 11 de mayo. Más de una docena de padres asistieron a la futura sede del Old Town Academy K-8 de la Carta.
Los padres que han recibido un número de lotería ganador, debe recibir sus notificaciones de aceptación en los próximos dos días. Por favor, responda antes del viernes, 27 de mayo al que nos den tiempo para notificar a los padres en lista de espera si no va a matricular a su hijo en la OTA para el año escolar 2011/2012.

Gracias,

El Equipo Old Town Academy

If the grade or grades for which you applied by the Mar 31 enrollment deadline had openings, you will receive an email today (or postcard if you requested) asking you to confirm your acceptance. Please reply promptly so we can secure your child’s place!

If you applied for Kindergarten or 3^rd Grade, we have a lottery situation. A lottery will be held at the OTA Campus (2120 San Diego Avenue) on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 3:00 p.m.  The public is welcome.

Thank you, The OTA Team

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Las notificaciones de aceptación están saliendo. Por favor, responda rápidamente para asegurar su lugar!
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Way is Paved for Approvals/Permits to Remodel
OTA Sept 2011 Grand Opening Firmly in Sight

The City of San Diego Planning Department has informed Old Town Academy that the CUP (Conditional Use Permit) process is complete, and that as soon as the building owner submits its paperwork (which should be within the next few days), Old Town Academy can now apply for building permits to begin construction of its tenant improvements.

“This is great news for our families and students,” announced Board Chair Christopher Celentino.  “This is the reward for those who jumped on the bandwagon and believed that our team would defy the odds and move the project forward toward opening in September 2011.”

“The Board has asked the Site Selection Committee to move with all deliberate speed to finalize the lease and site plans, to retain a design/build team for the tenant improvements, and to pull the permits as soon as reasonably practical,” said Anna Sick, Board Member.  “Since most of the work will be cosmetic, we expect the beginnings of our improvements and building facelift to begin in weeks”

Our 2011-2012 Application Window Closed March 31: What Happens Now?

NOTIFICATION AND FOLLOW-UP

If your child is accepted to Old Town Academy, you will be notified by May 15, 2011 by email; or, again, by postcard if you so request.  You will be required to respond to your acceptance in order to reserve and maintain your place in Old Town Academy. If your child is accepted, you will be invited and must attend a special tour/orientation for new parents and children before the beginning of the new school year (most likely in August, 2011).

AFTER THE ENROLLMENT PERIOD CLOSES

After the enrollment period closes we will continue to accept applications for the wait list.  If there are openings in any class thereafter, we may conduct a lottery to fill such opening.  If we do conduct a lottery for such additional admissions, we will notify of such additional acceptances in July 2011.    Continue reading →