There still is time for parents to enroll their children for the 2025-26 school year at Denair Elementary Charter Academy, but some popular programs only have a few spots left.
Here is what parents should know:
- Transitional kindergarten: This is for students whose fifth birthday occurs between Sept. 2, 2025, and Sept. 1, 2026. TK is almost at capacity and a wait list has been started.
- Traditional kindergarten: Students whose fifth birthday occurs by Sept. 1, 2025, are eligible to enroll in kindergarten.
- Dual Language Immersion kindergarten: Like transitional kindergarten, this program in which students are taught in English and Spanish is almost full. The same age requirements as traditional kindergarten apply. Parents also must attend a mandatory DLI orientation meeting.
- Preschool: Youngsters who are 3 years old are eligible for preschool.
To begin the registration process, families must complete a two-step prccess.
The first step is to fill out a Google form to request the official registration link. The form is available via a QR code (seen at left). It also can been seen on DECA’s website and social media platforms (Parent Square, Facebook or Instagram). A printed QR code also is available at the DECA office.
Once the Google form is completed and submitted, families will receive an Aeries link to DECA’s enrollment forms. This link will allow families to enroll in Aeries and upload the following required documents:
- Birth certificate
- Current immunization records
- Proof of residence such as a utility bill
The DECA office staff will be available to assist with registration until May 23. Parents with questions are encouraged to call the DECA office at (209) 632-8887.
More about DECA
At DECA, students are exposed early on to the importance of attending college. There is a wide range of fun and important electives and after school activities, and an emphasis is placed on being safe, responsible, respectful and kind.
All this occurs on a pretty and well-maintained campus under the direction of an experienced staff who are passionate about educating students.
The Dual Language Immersion program will be heading into its 11th year next fall and is available at every grade through Denair Middle School. At Denair High School, dual immersion students continue their instruction in both English and Spanish to ensure they are eligible for the Seal of Biliteracy at graduation.
At DECA, immersion means just that. In kindergarten, 90% of the instruction is in Spanish, in first grade it drops to 80%, then 70% in second grade, 60% in third grade, and 50% in fourth and fifth grades.
Dual immersion teachers in kindergarten through second grade only speak Spanish in front of their students. English instruction takes place with other teachers.
It’s not just DLI students who learn a second language. Students on the traditional track also receive Spanish instruction one to three times a week in the language lab.
In addition, DECA provides a variety of fun and challenging Academic Adventure electives, such as:
- Drama/Performing Arts
- Technology
- Engineering design
- Health and nutrition
- Art
- Horticulture
- Music
- Science
