Enrollment

2023/2024 Enrollment Information

Applications for the 2023/2024 school year will be accepted beginning at IN PERSON from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, October 30th. We are not able to accept applications prior to this time. All applications will be time stamped and dated in order of receipt.

Emailed applications will be dated and time stamped in order of submission beginning October 31st, giving priority to those that come in person on October 30th.

A $100, non-refundable application fee is required for the application to be complete. Submission of an application does not guarantee enrollment. Application acceptance will be confirmed by the HTLS Administration after the in-house re-enrollment time period.

Tours will begin in October. To schedule a tour, please call our Admissions Director, Cathy Douglas beginning September 15th.

Admission Criteria

It is the aspiration of Holy Trinity Lutheran School to give the benefits of a Christ-centered education to as many children as possible. It is also the sincere desire of the administration and faculty to insure that each student enrolled at HTLS has the opportunity for academic success. Consequently, all applicants are required to participate in the admission process outlined below. In accordance with county and state requirements, a copy of a birth certificate is required as proof of age when enrolling a student in the following grades:

2/3 Pre-Kindergarten (Cubbies): 2 years, 6 months of age and young 3s (must be 3 by September 1 of the follwoing school year) (Children MUST be toilet trained or nearly toilet trained in pull-ups.)
Pre-Kindergarten: 3 years of age on or before September 1 (Children MUST be toilet trained.)
Pre-Kindergarten: 4 years of age on or before September 1 (Children MUST be toilet trained.)
Kindergarten: 5 years of age on or before September 1
First Grade: 6 years of age on or before September 1
Second Grade: 7 years of age on or before September 1
Third Grade: 8 years of age on or before September 1
Fourth Grade: 9 years of age on or before September 1
Fifth Grade: 10 years of age on or before September 1

Admission Process

HTLS follows the schedule as outlined below for those families who are interested in potential enrollment. Each parent/guardian must:

Submit an Application for Admission for each child with a non-refundable $100.00 Application Fee for each child
Supply copies of any previous report cards and/or standardized test scores, where applicable. If the applicant has been home schooled, copies of letters of intent and termination as well as the portfolio of records and copies of annual educational evaluations and nationally normed achievement tests as required by Florida Statute 1002.41 need to be provided.
Copies of any diagnostic evaluations including psychological, psychiatric, speech, aptitude, screenings, and therapy reports must be furnished.
Students that hold a current IEP or 504 plan must present a copy of the document with their application for enrollment consideration.
The Parent/Guardian will receive notification of acceptance or denial from the Admissions Director.
Applications do not carry over from one year to the next. If you are on a wait list and do not receive a spot, a new application will need to be submitted to enroll the following year.
Students that have been either expelled from another school or suspended more than twice will not be eligible for enrollment at HTLS.

Important

Receipt of a completed Application for Admission will result in your child being placed on the waiting list. The Admissions Counselor will notify each parent/guardian of acceptance/denial.

NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY

HTLS does not discriminate and admits students of any race, color, nationality, and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, activities and in the administration of its educational policies and athletic and other school-administered programs.