Admissions Information
Considering City View Charter School?
We’re so glad you’re exploring City View for your family. As a public charter school of choice, we want to provide families with a clear picture of what makes our community unique—and what to consider when applying.
What Makes City View Unique?
💡 Engaging Academic Environment
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We offer a project-based learning model with fieldwork and real-world application.
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Our curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration.
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Students engage deeply with concepts through hands-on exploration and multi-disciplinary studies.
👨🏫 Support for Students with IEPs or 504 Plans
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City View serves a broad range of learners, including those with IEPs and 504 plans but has a resource room only supports.
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While we aim to provide inclusive supports, some services typically offered by larger districts (e.g., dedicated specialists on-site daily) may differ at our small school.
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Important: If your child has an IEP or 504 Plan, please inform us at the time of enrollment so we can plan support accordingly.
🤝 Attachment and Transition Support
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Because we’re a K–8 school, we prioritize long-term relationships with students and families.
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Transitions to our school can be challenging if your child is already attached to another school community. We encourage families to consider whether a change is the best fit for their child at this time.
Additional Considerations
👨👩👧👦 Siblings
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Admission is based on a lottery system. It is possible that one sibling may receive an offer while another does not.
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Once a student is enrolled, their siblings receive priority on the waitlist for their respective grade levels.
🚗 Commute & Transportation
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City View does not provide bus service. Families must plan for reliable daily transportation.
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Carline drop-off and pick-up procedures require punctuality and patience.
🌿 Fieldwork & Outdoor Learning
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Our students regularly leave campus for fieldwork and community engagement. While enriching, this requires flexibility, signed permissions, and at times, parent chaperones.
📅 School Schedule
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Our school calendar differs from the Hillsboro School District’s. Please review it to ensure alignment with your family's scheduling needs.
Financial Commitment
💰 “Bridge the Gap” Fund
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As a charter school, City View receives approximately 80% of the per-student funding that district schools receive.
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To maintain our robust programs, we ask families—if able—to contribute to our Bridge the Gap Fund.
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Donations are voluntary but essential. These contributions support staffing, fieldwork, arts, and technology.
Ready to Apply?
Visit our Admissions & Lottery Info Page for important dates, application instructions, and FAQs.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us directly—we’re happy to help.
