Enrollment

Background:

A successful DLI program consists of students who create language models for one another.  The opportunity to engage with a classmate whose primary language differs from their own will strengthen and deepen the second language acquisition process and development.  Therefore, enrollment in the DLI kindergarten classrooms at Conejo Elementary for the 2022-2023 school year will be made up of approximately 40 students, split between English-only students, Spanish-only students and students who are established English-Spanish bilingual, to the extent possible.  Therefore, enrollment in DLI will require a few steps to ensure the classes are made up of language balance among the students.  

To develop the skills to become bilingual, biliterate and bicultural, one school year is insufficient.  Therefore, CVUSD is seeking at least a six (6) year commitment from parents/guardians to enroll in the DLI kindergarten classes at Conejo Elementary School beginning August 2022.

Enrollment Procedures for Conejo Elementary Neighborhood Students:

Step 1 (Beginning 1/18/22): Complete the online “pre-enrollment” process for your kindergarten student at Conejo Elementary.  If you require assistance, please feel free to contact Conejo Elementary School’s main office at 805-495-7058, and/or go in person, the address is 280 N. Conejo School Road, Thousand Oaks, CA  91362. 

Step 2 (Jan/Feb 2022): Attend an “enrollment commitment meeting” hosted by Conejo Elementary School.  You will receive an invitation directly from the school site staff.

Step 3 (Feb/March 2022): Participate in an individual meeting with the Principal of Conejo Elementary School to review the six (6) year commitment requirement.

Step 4 (March-May 2022): To ensure the required balance of peer language models, a primary language proficiency interview with your child will be scheduled and completed.

Step 5 (April-June 2022): CVUSD notifies you, via email, of final enrollment.

Enrollment Procedures for CVUSD School Choice (Conejo Elementary is not your neighborhood school, yet your child does reside within CVUSD boundaries):

Step 1 (Beginning Nov. 1, 2021): Complete the online CVUSD School Choice Application for your kindergarten age student and select “Dual Language Immersion Program” as primary school choice.

Step 2 (March 2022): Receive pre-approval for DLI based on the initial School Choice lottery

Step 3 (March-April 2022): Complete the online “pre-enrollment” process for your kindergarten student at Conejo Elementary, if not already completed for your neighborhood school.  If you require assistance, please feel free to contact Conejo Elementary School’s main office at 805-495-7058, and/or go in person, the address is 280 N. Conejo School Road, Thousand Oaks, CA  91362. 

Step 4 (March-April 2022): Attend an “enrollment committee meeting” hosted by Conejo Elementary School.  You will receive an invitation directly from the school site staff.

Step 5 (March-April 2022): Participate in an individual meeting with the identified certificated staff of Conejo Elementary School to review the six (6) year commitment requirement.

Step 6 (March-May 2022): To ensure the required balance of peer language models, a primary language proficiency interview with your child will be scheduled and completed.

Step 7 (April-June 2022): CVUSD notifies you, via email, of final enrollment.

Enrollment Procedures for Interdistrict (does not reside within CVUSD boundaries) School Choice:  

Step 1 - Families who reside outside of CVUSD boundaries and wish for their student(s) to attend a CVUSD school will need to complete an Interdistrict Transfer Agreement form. This form must be obtained from and submitted to your district of residence for approval (the form may vary based on your district of residence) Please visit our Enroll CVUSD/Interdistrict Transfer webpage for further information.

Step 2 (November 1, 2021); Interdistrict applications will be accepted beginning November 1, 2021, through January 31, 2022 to be considered on time. 

Step 3 (April 1, 2022): Parents/Guardians will receive notification on results of interdistrict-transfer request based on availability in program

Step 4 (April-May 2022): If approved, complete the online “pre-enrollment” process for your kindergarten student at Conejo Elementary.  If you require assistance, please feel free to contact Conejo Elementary School’s main office at 805-495-7058, and/or go in person, the address is 280 N. Conejo School Road, Thousand Oaks, CA  91362. 

Step 5 (April-May 2022): Attend an “enrollment committee meeting” hosted by Conejo Elementary School.  You will receive an invitation directly from the school site staff.

Step 6 (April-May 2022): Participate in an individual meeting with the identified certificated staff of Conejo Elementary School to review the six (6) year commitment requirement.

Step 7 (April-May 2022): To ensure the required balance of peer language models, a primary language proficiency interview with your child will be scheduled and completed.

Step 8 (April-June 2022): CVUSD notifies you, via email, of final enrollment.