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Thank you for your interest in the Bay School. Recognizing that this is a big decision for your family, we have designed our admissions process to facilitate your exploration of our school program as well as enable us to get to know you and your child. The Bay School program supports children with an average range of intellectual, emotional and physical needs and does not offer a special education program; however, we are happy to meet with families to discuss the needs of any child with special requirements. The Bay School seeks to broaden diversity in our school community, is non-sectarian and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity and expression, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or national or ethnic origin in its admissions or educational policies. Early Childhood Applicants Our early childhood program is for children ages three to six years. Children eligible for early childhood must be at least three years old by July 1st prior to school entrance. All early childhood students are placed in one of two multi-age classrooms for three, four or five days. Children considered Kindergarten age must be at least five years old by July 1st prior to school entrance and will be enrolled in a five-day school week. First Grade Applicants First grade applicants must be six years old by July 1st prior to school entrance.  Upon request, the faculty will assess readiness for a child with a summer birthday applying to the first grade. Transfer and Home-Schooled Applicants In the case of a student transferring from another school into the elementary grades, class placement depends on grades already completed and a child`s academic progress and social development. Home-schooled students may be asked to provide information about home-based curriculum and examples of their work.