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Policy: P.K. Yonge Admissions Policy
FAQs: P.K. Yonge Admissions Frequently Asked Questions
Foreign Exchange Student Policy: P.K. Yonge Foreign Exchange Student Policy

Admissions Application Access Windows

We accept applications ALL YEAR-ROUND; however, to be included in the FIRST round of selections, applications must be received within the Application Access Window deadlines.

Grade Level to be enrolled Next School Year	Application Access Windows*	Notifications Sent:
6th Grade	Oct. 1 — Jan. 30 (11:59 PM)	End of February
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Grade	Oct. 1 — Jan. 30 (11:59 PM)	End of February
Kindergarten, VPK	Feb. 1 — Feb. 28 (11:59 PM)	End of March
4th Grade	March 1— April 1 (11:59 PM)	End of May
Other Grade Levels 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 8th High School Applications are accepted year-round	March 1— April 1 (11:59 PM)	during May through August if spaces become available

*Note: To be considered in the FIRST ROUND of selections, applications MUST be RECEIVED by the Applications Access Window Deadlines.

*Submit transcripts that include final grades and test scores from the LAST and CURRENT school years.

Applications received after the Application Access Window will not be included in the first round of selections; However, they will be included in additional rounds of selections completed May through August if spaces become available. 

All Applicants

The admissions application provides clear instructions on how to apply to P.K. Yonge DRS. We recommend you read the P.K. Yonge Admissions Policy and P.K. Yonge Admissions Frequently Asked Questions before submitting an application to participate in our lottery selection. Incomplete applications will be declined and a new application will be required.

Pre-Kindergarten Applicants

Pre-kindergarten applicants MUST be 4 years old on or before September 1st of the school year they are beginning kindergarten. Applications are accepted from February 1st  to February 28th the year the child starts pre-kindergarten. 

Kindergarten Applicants

Kindergarten applicants MUST be 5 years old on or before September 1st of the school year they are beginning kindergarten. Applications are accepted from February 1st  to February 28th the year the child starts kindergarten. 

Kindergarten applicants need to submit ONLY a copy of the Birth Certificate. AND, if applicable, copies of ANY Educational Service/Plan/Accommodations the child is receiving in or outside the school. Please, submit required documents for ESE, IEP, 504, EP/Gifted, ELL/ESOL, Speech/Language Plans. Copies of ANY initial evaluation in progress and/or physician’s report(s), including, but not limited to, any psychological or medical diagnosis/report(s), social/emotional/behavioral data and/or speech/language evaluative data that the student has/had.

Selected Applicants

Students who have been selected to attend P.K. Yonge will receive an invitation via email. This notification email will contain the instructions for enrollment.

Unselected Applicants

Unselected applicants (KG, 4th, 6th, 9th only) will receive notifications via email. Only applicants that submitted a complete application during the Access Window will receive a notification email.

Applications that were not selected during the first round of selections or that were submitted after the Application Access Windows will remain active and included in future selections during the applied school year (if spaces become available.)

How to Reapply

Parents must reapply every year within the Application Access Window to remain active in the application pool and to be considered during the selections for the next school year. PKY admissions applications remain active for 1 school year.

Every year, all applicants with a complete application on file MUST submit a new application with the MOST recent records during the Application Access Window. All required documents MUST be submitted. Incomplete applications will be declined and parents will need to resubmit the application.

Before Applying

• Collect all the documents applicable to your student, scan them, and have them ready to be uploaded when requested in the application.
• Use quality images of the documents to be uploaded. Blurred and unreadable pictures will NOT be accepted, and your application will be declined. You may use Adobe Scan  or a similar app to upload your documents.
  • Download Adobe Scan App.
• Kindergarten applicants MUST be 5 years old on or before September 1st of the school year they are planning to begin kindergarten. 

Collect and scan the following documents:

BEFORE applying, COLLECT and SCAN all required documents (1 through 5) :
If missing a document(s), upload/attach a letter explaining the missing document.

1. Transcripts/Academic History (most recent records)
   Kindergarten Applicants: No academic records needed
   Elementary Applicants: Upload records from KG to current grade level
   Middle School Applicants: Upload records from Grade 3 to current grade level
   High School applicants: Upload records from Grade 3 to current grade level
   Homeschooled applicants: Upload the Verification Letter from the Alachua County Home School Office stating that your child has been enrolled in a Homeschool Program, and copies of the Yearly Homeschool Evaluation from a Certified Teacher (at the end of every homeschool year)
2. Birth certificate
3. Discipline Report / Behavior Letter from the previous / current school
4. Standardized Test Scores / FSA Scores / other state mandate exams
5. Attendance Records (from the last and current school year)

Educational Services: All students receiving educational services (including kindergarten applicants) MUST submit all documents related to each educational service (IEP, 504 Plan, EP/Gifted, ELL/ESOL, Speech Therapy, and any other educational services/therapies being received in or outside the school). The following are documents requested for  IEP, 504 Plan, EP/Gifted:

• Notice/Consent for Initial Placement Form
• Eligibility for placement into the program form
• Initial evaluation / physician’s report(s) considered by the eligibility team, including, but not limited to any psychological or medical report(s), social/emotional/behavioral data and/or speech/language evaluative data
• The student’s most recent Educational Plan
• Any subsequent evaluation/re-evaluation reports (if applicable)
• Any documents related to “in progress” of requesting services.

During the Application

• Click this link P.K. Yonge Admissions Application  to request the application. Use an accessible email address. 
• You will receive an email with the link to the application, please save your login and username password information; you may need it to login again in case you need extra time to complete your application.
• You need ONLY 1 account per family. The same login information allows you to apply for several students (from the same family, living in the same household/address).
• Use the full legal name of the student. Carefully check the spelling, phone numbers and address. You CANNOT make changes after submitting the application.
• Complete each step, save, and move to the next step until your application is complete. If you need more time, or if you do not have ALL required documents, you may save your application to complete it later. Submit your application when ALL documents have been uploaded and ALL forms and steps have been completed. Do NOT submit an incomplete application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. If any document/information is missing, your application will be DECLINED, and a new application will be required.
• If you are having difficulties completing your application or have lost your login information, send an email to admissions@pky.ufl.edu
• If you need technology support to complete an application, please visit our Main Office Monday to Friday from 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm. The Admissions Officer will be able to provide you with technology and support for you to complete your application.

After Completing the Application

• Only complete applications will be reviewed. If any document/information is missing, your application will be declined and you will need to resubmit the application. 
• You will receive a follow up email only if your application is incomplete. 
• You will NOT be able to edit or make changes after the application has been submitted.

Tips for a Successful P.K. Yonge Online Application

• Check your Application Access Window Before Applying. 
• Collect ALL requested documents and information
• Scan all documents
• Use quality images
• Upload requested document(s) or a letter explaining the missing documents
• Request the application using an accessible email address
• Create only 1 account per family 
• Use the full LEGAL name of the student
• KG applicants MUST be 5 years of age by Sept 1st of the applied school year 
• Applications CANNOT be edited/changed after they have been submitted
• Submit a COMPLETE application. Incomplete applications will be DECLINED, and a new application will be required.
• For questions or lost login information, send an email to admissions@pky.ufl.edu
• Requiring technology support to complete an application, please visit our Main Office Monday to Friday from 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm.

Performing Arts Auditions

P.K. Yonge offers a Performing Arts Center Pathway for high school students. Within this pathway, students can focus on Vocal & Dramatic Arts, Band, and Modern Music. Students interested in being a part of these programs must complete an audition for enrollment consideration. We also offer middle school electives that prepare students for the Performing Arts Pathway. Rising middle and high school students may audition.

Audition Date:
Saturday, January 25, 2025
10 am- 3 pm
P.K. Yonge Performing Arts Center

Learn more about Performing Arts Auditions.

Ready to Apply?

Click the link below if you are a current P.K. Yonge family WITH PKY Skyward access. You will use your PKY Skyward Family Access credentials to login. Complete the application that is located on the top left of the menu. 

Current PKY Families Click Here for Application

Click the link below if you are a New Family WITHOUT PKY Skyward Access. You will request an admissions application and you will receive the login information via email to complete the online application.

New Families Click Here to Request an Application

If you are having difficulties completing your application, or have additional questions about steps in the application, please send an email to admissions@pky.ufl.edu to request help.

If you need technology support to complete an application, please visit our Main Office Monday to Friday from 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm. We will provide you with the technology and support to complete your online application. Visitors please use the 1080 SW 11th Street entrance or the 1200 SW 6th Street entrance.

Applications and Information

KG-12 Admissions Applications: P.K. Yonge Online Admissions Application 
Learn more about our Policy: P.K. Yonge Admissions Policy
Questions? Visit P.K. Yonge Admissions Frequently Asked Questions
Foreign Exchange Student Policy: P.K. Yonge Foreign Exchange Student Policy

Important Notes

This is an application to participate in the P.K. Yonge lottery selections. ONLY complete applications will be considered for selections. Guardians completing the P.K. Yonge Admissions Application acknowledge that this application and/or enrollment may be terminated or revoked if the information provided is incomplete, inaccurate, false, or any information has been withheld.

The school reserves the right to modify the admissions policy in response to changes in requirements by the State, University, or its auditors to meet the requirements of a specific research study or project, or to reflect changes in State or University regulations.

Incomplete Applications will be declined.

Questions?

Please review our P.K. Yonge Admissions Frequently Asked Questions. If you still have questions after reviewing our Admissions FAQs, please contact our Admissions Office: admissions@pky.ufl.edu