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Enrollment & Admissions Process:

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Our enrollment capacity is 232 students ( K -3rd grade capacity is 72, and 4th - 8th, our capacity is 160 students)

SAA's Kindergarten through 8th Grade classes conform to the Florida  Class Size Ammendment. There will be a maximum class size of 18 students in Kindergarten thru 3rd grade and other classes range from 18 - 22 students.


If you wish to be placed on the waiting list, please contact the administration office between 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday thru Friday at 941-377-2278.


ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2025-2026 sCHOOL yEAR:
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SAA does not discriminate in admissions or enrollment practices regarding student race, religion, ethnicity or sexual preference.

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Initial Enrollment Period for the 2026-27 School Year will run from January 8th, 2027 to February 26th, 2027
 

ENROLLMENT & ADMISSIONS PROCESS

The initial enrollment period started on January 8, 2027 and runs through February 26th, 2027.
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Students who currently attend SAA will be asked to submit a re-enrollment form to ensure their spot for the 2026–20267school year.

A separate application form must be filled out for each applicant. Parents are responsible for ensuring that information submitted is accurate and up to date.

All new applicants will be entered into a lottery that will select students for enrollment and generate a wait list for classes exceeding the maximum class size.  Students who withdrew from SAA must re-apply through the lottery system if they wish to return.

As wait lists roll over from year to year, we will place students on the list for the grade they would attend, assuming that they are promoted one grade each year.
 
Children of SAA employees and sibling preference is granted to siblings of students who are enrolled at SAA for the 2025-2026 school year.  If the class is full, they will be moved to the top of the waiting list.

Students will be given preferential treatment if they meet any of the following exceptions:
  1. Dependent children of active military personnel whose move resulted from military orders.
  2. Children relocated due to a foster care placement in a different school zone.
  3. Children who moved due to a court-ordered change in custody due to separation or divorce, or the serious illness or death of a custodial parent.
The exception must be circled when the application is turned in along with validating paperwork to prove the criteria is met, in order to be considered.
 
As spaces become available throughout the summer and next school year, SAA will invite applicants on the waiting list to enroll. It is the responsibility of applicants to assure that the school has up to date contact information. Applicants that cannot be reached will be removed from the wait list. Once notified, applicants will have three business days to schedule an enrollment appointment. Applicants who fail to make the appointment or enroll will be removed from the waiting list. The seat will be offered to the next applicant on the waiting list.

Parents (or a family member) are expected to volunteer a minimum of 10 hours for the school year. Single-parent families are expected to volunteer a minimum of 5 hours for the school year.  Attending PTO Meetings counts toward this requirement when applicable.   Parent contract volunteer requirements may be reduced or waived for families due to economic hardship or extenuating circumstances.  Parent Contract does not give families the option to donate funds to the school in lieu of completing the expected volunteer hours.
 
Please Note:
  • This application must be returned to the SAA main office, or submitted online and date stamped by 5:00 PM on February 26th, 2027, to be entered in the Lottery for the Initial Enrollment Period. 
  • More detailed on-line enrollment for Sarasota County Schools that will need to be filled out at a later date.​


​Policies and PRocedures: click links​
​Sarasota COunty School District Student and Family Handbook/PARENTAL RIGHTS IN SCS
Parental Rights: Restroom Policy
SARASOTA ACADEMY OF THE ARTS STUDENT AND FAMILY HANDBOOK

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  • About Us
    • Why SAA?
    • FAQs
    • Virtual Tour
    • Board of Directors >
      • SAA Board Meetings
      • Archived Board Minutes
    • Business Partners
  • ADMISSIONS
    • Enrollment & Admissions/Policies
    • District Registration
  • SCHOOL INFO
    • Faculty
    • Calendar
    • Campus Map
    • Location
    • PARENTS >
      • School Supply Lists (2025-2026)
      • School Lunch
      • Extended Care & Club Info
      • Transportation
      • Parent Portal
      • PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)
      • School Health
      • Volunteering & Visiting
    • ARTS/ACADEMICS >
      • Elementary School Curriculum
      • Middle School Curriculum
      • Music & Performing Arts Program
    • Employment Opportunities
    • School Grade Information
    • School Improvement Plan
  • Contact Us