Enrollment

Thank you for your interest in The Villages Charter School.

Our school was created to provide a quality education as a benefit to the children of the employees who have dedicated themselves to the success of The Villages. We operate under a charter agreement approved by the Sumter County Board of Education and the Florida State Department of Education. Unlike traditional county schools, our enrollment criteria are based on the place of employment of one of the parents/guardians rather than their home’s geographic address, as The Villages Charter School (VCS) is a Charter School-in-the-Workplace (see also School of Choice).

VCS is comprised of two campuses: Buffalo Ridge, serving students in grades K-8, and Middleton, consisting of a K-8 Center and The Villages High School (VHS). Total enrollment capacity across both campuses is approximately 6,500 students.

School Board Policy

The expectations of The Villages Charter School are high and these high standards are reflective of the core values and vision of the larger corporation that we serve. Parents have the opportunity to choose the best educational facility for their children, either within the charter school system or outside our area of influence. Read the policy that covers eligibility and enrollment below.

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Qualifying Employment

Employment is verified at the time of application and is verified monthly for all enrolled students. Placement and campus preference selection is based on the parent’s category of employment and priority is given to full-time employment (40 or more hours) versus part-time employment (under 40 hours). Priority is also given to students who have siblings already enrolled in The Villages Charter School.

Qualifying Employment Categories

CATEGORY I – A Villages’ Company or Salesperson under contract with Properties of The Villages.

CATEGORY II – Business Partner Sub-Contractors -Business Partners under direct contract, other than a lease, with a Villages’ Company providing independent contractor, construction, maintenance, consulting, or other similar services in support of Villages’ Projects. Under “direct contract” refers to the relationships between Category 2 Business Partners and a Villages’ Company. The work and/or services provided to a Villages’ Company must be regular and ongoing, and that work must be paid for directly from a Villages’ Company. Business Partners in Category 2 whose book of business meets the Minimum Threshold Percentage for Villages’ Projects may qualify for employee categorization that isn’t solely dependent on the hours worked on only Villages’ Projects. For businesses who perform regular and ongoing services to a Villages’ Company but who also performs services for other businesses and or the after-market consumer (non-Villages’ Company), only that work provided to and paid for by a Villages’ Company will be considered when determining eligibility, and only those employees performing those services on behalf of the Business Partner under direct contract are eligible for the benefits of The Villages Charter School.

CATEGORY III – Business Partners who lease directly from one of the commercial real estate entities in a Villages’ company.

CATEGORY IV – Business Partners that own or lease a permanent business site from a non-Villages’ entity, from which they operate their business within The Villages. The Villages Charter School Enrollment Committee will review each applicant in this Category to confirm, in its sole discretion, that the Business Partner participates in and benefits the development and operation of The Villages.

Change of Employment

It is the parents’ responsibility to notify the Admissions Office immediately should your employment status change. In the event there is a change of employment, both forms are to be completed and returned to the Office of Admissions. Parents can complete this process by completing the online form or paper form:

The Proof of Employment (Paper Copy, First Page) – the qualifying employer (business) is to complete and notarize.
The Authorization for Release of Employment (Paper Copy, Second Page)- the qualifying parent (Parent/Legal Guardian) is to complete and have notarized.

Please submit pages 1 and 2 together, as incomplete forms will not be accepted.

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Petition for Continued Enrollment

This form is required when the qualifying parent no longer has qualifying employment.

SECTION V – Individual Loss of Eligibility

If an employee/parent whose employment at a Villages Company or at a qualifying Business Partner has ended, any child/children qualified through that employee/parent will become ineligible immediately.

Any child/children who become ineligible may be dismissed immediately. The employee/parent may petition for continued enrollment through the end of the next school term. Please see the form below. Completed forms are to be submitted to the Enrollment Office.

Continued enrollment will be at the discretion of the building principal and the Director of Education, based upon a number of criteria, i.e. qualified students on a waiting list, time of year, etc.

The child/children’s eligibility for enrollment will be revisited each year and may take into consideration the fact that the child/children have been placed on behavior and/or attendance contracts during the previous school year.

Any loss of enrollment eligibility may result in a student reentering the enrollment matrix at the bottom of their designated Business Category – Employee Category. Compliance with the employment requirements is at the sole discretion of the Enrollment Committee.

Completed petitions forms are to be submitted to the Office of Admissions or by scanning and emailing to Tara.Milow@tvcs.org

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Uniform Policy

In order to cultivate unity and a positive learning environment,
VCS has adopted a school uniform policy. This ensures all students have the opportunity to learn and grow in an environment that is focused on learning.

Please see our current policy below or visit our School Uniform page for more information.

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Parental Involvement Requirement

An essential element for the success of students at The Villages Charter School is the inclusion of parents in varied capacities. Research indicates that the involvement of parents in the academic areas of a child’s life can greatly increase the child’s chances of success.

While involvement may take many forms, our charter and the Charter School Advisory Board have determined a minimal acceptable level of participation for each family as well as specific areas where involvement has the largest impact on student success.

Parent involvement is mandatory for your child to attend The Villages Charter School, a “Charter School-in-the-Workplace” and we hope the following information will prove helpful as we journey through the school year together.

FAQs

How will parents select which campus their children will attend in grades K-8?

Each spring, VCS Families will have the option to select which campus they would prefer their child/children to attend for the new school year. Priority of placement will be based on the parents’ category of employment (see Section VII of VCS Enrollment Policy). We anticipate that for the 24-25 school year all families will likely get their preferred campus locations.

Note: VCS reserves the ability to make final placement decisions based on available staffing. This may impact which campus has open slots.

Enrollment Sequence Matrix

Employee Category 1A

Employee Category 2A

Employee Category 1B

Employee Category 3A

Employee Category 4A

Employee Category 2B

Employee Category 3B

Employee Category 4B

What do parents need to do to re-enroll their children for the next school year?

By selecting their preferred campus selection or not attending. This process will be found in your portal when you’re signed in. Sign in now.

Is my campus selection guaranteed each school year? For example, if my children attend Middleton in the 2024-2025 school year are they guaranteed a seat at Middleton the following school year?

Students enrolled and qualified within Enrollment Sequences 1-5 (Employee Categories 1A, 2A, 1B, 3A, 4A) will have guaranteed continuous enrollment including campus location into the next school year provided all other conditions outlined in this policy have been met.

Students enrolled and qualified within Enrollment Sequences 6-8 (Employee Categories 2B, 3B, & 4B) will have guaranteed annual enrollment through the current school year only, provided all other conditions outlined in this policy have been met

When can new families start applying for the new 2025-2026 school year?

Open enrollment will begin for new families and rising Kindergarten students (from The Villages Early Childhood Center or new to VCS) on around the first week in March. Current K-11th grade families do not need to submit a new application, as their response to Campus Preference Selection through their PI portal will be their re-enrollment.

What if I want to switch campus locations throughout the school year? (Grades K through 8th)

VCS will ask parents to commit to their decision for each year and reevaluate in the spring for the upcoming school year. In the event there is a seat available throughout the school year, and for good reason, the school leadership will give the final approval on any mid-year transfer.

Will homeownership or home address (including Middleton) have any factor into which campus a student is placed?

No. Unlike traditional county schools, our enrollment campus placement is based upon the category of employment of one of the parents/guardians rather than the geographic address of their home.

Will transportation between the two campuses be provided?

No. VCS will open the west parking lot (see map here) of the current high school for commuters, rideshare opportunities, and private, third-party transportation companies. Parents wishing to use the commuter lot will need to complete a waiver form outlining the guidelines.

Transportation Scholarship Information

Workman Transportation & Travel

Will the two K-8 campuses offer the same classes, after-school programs, sports, etc.?

Both campuses will offer similar world-class curriculum and courses. There may be some differences in electives and after-school programs based upon interest.

Will both campuses provide exceptional student education services?

Yes, all VCS campuses will offer the same inclusion model that is currently offered.

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Hurricane Milton

All campuses will be closed October 9th & 10th due to the hurricane.

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Thank you for your interest in The Villages Charter School.

Qualifying Employment Categories

Note: VCS reserves the ability to make final placement decisions based on available staffing. This may impact which campus has open slots.

Enrollment Sequence Matrix

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Primary Center (K-1st Grade)

Intermediate Center (2nd-3rd Grade)

4th & 5th Grade Center

Middleton Campus

K-8 Building

Buffalo Ridge Campus

Middleton Campus

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Thank you for your interest in The Villages Charter School.

Qualifying Employment Categories

Note: VCS reserves the ability to make final placement decisions based on available staffing. This may impact which campus has open slots.

Enrollment Sequence Matrix

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