How to Enroll

Step 1: Speak With a Specialist

Speak with a specialist and learn more about our programs! Complete our online Inquiry Form.

Step 2: Begin Your Digital Application

The application for the 2024-2025 school year is now available!

To apply please complete the online application below.

  • Dimensions is only accepting applications for students residing in San Diego County.

ENROLLMENT PROCESS

Enrollment will be completed through a lottery then applications will be processed as they are received outside of the lottery window. Please complete an online application during the open application period from February 5th - February 29th, by clicking the link provided above. As part of the online application, please upload your child's supporting documents, outlined in the enrollment checklist linked below. Once your online application is received, the Registrar’s Office will contact you at the email address provided in your child’s application to request any missing supporting documents needed to complete your child’s enrollment packet and provide you with the next steps for enrollment.

Supporting Documents: To complete your child’s enrollment packet, in addition to the application you will need to submit copies of your child’s supporting documents, outlined in the checklist below, which can be uploaded with the online application or emailed to esnow@myelement.org. Additional required supporting documents include:

Questions:

If you have any questions regarding the enrollment process or requirements, please contact the Registrar, Emily Snow, at esnow@myelement.org. 

If you'd like more information regarding Dimensions programs and curriculum options, please contact one of our program managers.

LOTTERY INFORMATION AND IMPORTANT DATES

Lottery Timeline:

Thank you for your interest in applying for the 2024-2025 lottery. It is strongly suggested that you attend an informational tour at your preferred Learning Center location or a virtual informational meeting before March 22, 2024. See Events for upcoming dates.

You may contact the representative at your preferred learning center/program for other needs:

Below is a general timeline and important dates regarding the lottery process. Please mark your calendars and note that the majority of our communications will be via email. With that in mind, please be sure that the email used to create the online application is a valid email that is checked regularly and please add the following email addresses to your contacts to ensure that future emails do not get automatically filed in your “junk” or “spam’ folders:

  • - registrar@myelement.org

  • - esnow@myelement.org

February 5th – February 29th: Open Application Period

Parents can complete a Dimensions Collaborative application online through the main admission page. Online applications must be completed by 5 PM on February 29th to be included in the lottery.

March 4th: Lottery

The lottery will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams at 2:30 PM. Parents are welcome to attend, but attendance is not required. Please note, that student placement in the lottery will not be announced at this time, only the drawing of numbers.

By March 8th: Status Email

Parents will receive an email at the primary email listed on the student’s application indicating the status of their student(s). This email will include details on how to accept/decline the enrollment offer and the next steps.

March 22nd: Deadline for Parents to Accept/Decline

If the Registrar’s Office does not have confirmation of acceptance by this date, the student(s) will be removed from the waitlist. Families that accept admission to Dimensions Collaborative will receive an email outlining the next steps regarding turning in supporting documents and scheduling a time to meet with an Educational Facilitator.

April 1st: Deadline for Supporting Documents

If parents have accepted a spot for Dimensions Collaborative, they will be asked to submit the required supporting documents to complete enrollment by April 1st. Parents can email documents to esnow@myelement.org.

TBD: Introductory Meeting with an Educational Facilitator

August 5th: Deadline for Updated Immunization Records, Health Check and Dental Forms

Any students missing updated immunization records at the time of document submission are asked to submit updated immunization records by August 5th. Students without up-to-date immunization records will not be permitted to attend Learning Center classes. For information regarding immunization requirements, please visit CDPH Resources for Parents.

Additionally, any TK, Kinder, or 1st-grade students who have not previously attended a California school will be asked to submit the health check and dental check forms by August 5th. These forms will be part of the initial enrollment packet sent out by the Registrar’s office

“Being in your element is not only about aptitude, it's about passion: it is about loving what you do...tapping into your natural energy and your most authentic self.”

~ Ken Robinson
Finding Your Element

Onboarding

The basics of the Onboarding Process:

  • Parents meet with Educational Facilitator for Initial Parent Meeting.

  • Parents confirm contact and medical information in Aeries Portal Step 1

  • Parents follow step-by-step instruction guides provided in the initial welcome email to set up accounts and gain access to the various digital learning application, such as Clever, Power Traits Assessment, Parent Square, and Facebook group.  Accounts also facilitate gaining access to virtual classes, Educational Facilitator virtual meetings, as well as connecting with the learning community. 

  • Parents review the EF/Parent handbook. This handbook provides additional school procedures, including online curriculum options, community learning plan vendor support, and school program information.  

Our goal is to support families from day one of their enrollment.

Elisa Hilliard
ehilliard@dimensions.org