INCOMING FRESHMEN (Current 8th Graders)

THE APPLICATION FORM LINK IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE. PLEASE SCROLL THROUGH AND READ THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE BEGINNING THE APPLICATION PROCESS.

  • OPEN ENROLLMENT:

    • January 2023

    • Open enrollment is a procedure to provide your student with the opportunity to apply for admission to a District school of choice. Students residing within the FJUHSD boundaries may apply for enrollment in any FJUHSD schools.

    • Through open enrollment, parents choose a school - not a program. additional criteria, such as testing, may be required for special programs.

    • YOU DO NOT NEED TO APPLY for open enrollment IF YOU WISH FOR YOUR STUDENT TO ATTEND THE SCHOOL OF RESIDENCE.

    • All potential HONORS/AP Heritage students must still apply online for the program.

  • Application Deadlines:

    • FOR FALL 2023:

      • Early ACtion Window: January 2 - 31, 2023

      • Regular Application Window: February 1 - 28, 2023

      • Late Application Window: MARCH 1 - March 31, 2023

    • For a more detailed explanation between "Early ACtion," "General Application," and "Late Action" windows, go to the "Frequently Asked Questions" page.

Incoming Freshmen (Honors/AP Only):

Procedure:

  1. Obtain a digital copy (AERIES screenshot or scanned document) of transcripts to upload online. It must either be a .PDF file or image file (ex: .JPG, .JPEG, .IMG). Transcripts must show the student's CUMULATIVE GPA (Grade Point Average), CLASS RANK, and CURRENT CLASS LETTER GRADES through the most recently completed term.

  2. Submit a 450 - 500 word essay in the online application. It must be in digital format (.pdf, .doc, or .gdoc). The essay prompt is in the online application form below.

  3. Obtain TWO evaluations (one from current English teacher and one from current history teacher) to be submitted online (see "Instructions for Evaluations" below).

  4. Fill out the application form below, attach all required digital documents, and submit everything online by the proper deadline. Follow up with the evaluating teachers that the online evaluation forms have been completed and submitted within ONE WEEK of receiving your request.

Instructions for Evaluations:

    • Forward to each teacher the link to the evaluation form. The form is password-protected and can only be opened by the evaluating teacher. If the teacher needs the password to open the encrypted file, they must contact the Heritage program coordinator at echar@fjuhsd.org.

    • Each teacher should complete and submit the evaluation form within ONE WEEK of receiving the candidate's request for an evaluation. Remind and follow up with the evaluating teachers to complete and submit the evaluation form. Failure to provide this critical information may jeopardize your admission into the program!

Links to forms:

NOTE: Acceptance letters will be sent out before the end of the school year in an email addressed to the primary email address on the application form. These letters will only notify you of whether or not your student has been accepted to the program. All acceptances are conditional and contingent on final trimester/semester grades, attendance, and discipline records.