Admissions | Vine Academy

How to Apply

Tuition and Payment

Start by contacting our team. Arrange a tour to chat with teachers and explore our Gilroy facility firsthand. This allows everyone involved to verify a perfect match for the learning path.

We look forward to welcoming you back. Check all requirements below to start the new year off right.

Finish all necessary forms and pick your classes, then submit your registration fee. Class fees will be calculated by our bookkeeper and sent to you in an invoice.

Enrollment Requirements

To ensure a smooth transition into our collaborative program, we require the following documentation and verification for every student. Our team is available to assist you throughout this checklist.

Current Student Records and Academic History

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Additional Student Application (siblings)

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New Student Application

New Student for the 2026/2027 School Year

Student First name

Student Last name

Student Birthday

Month

Day

Year

Student Entering Grade Level

Primary Phone Number

Physical Address (student's primary address)

Country/Region

Address

Address - line 2

City

Zip / Postal code

Father's Name

Father's Email

Father's Cell Phone

Mother's Name

Mother's Email

Mother's Cell Phone

Our Mission:

Vine Academy is a Christian Organization that is a unique fusion of "home & school." At Vine, we believe that parents are responsible for their children's education, spiritual development, and character under God's guidance. Vine's purpose is to come alongside you as parents to assist in your endeavor to educate your students to become godly men and women.

About Your Family

How did your family hear about Vine Academy? If somone referred you, please let us know who.

Describe your family's philosophy of education. Include why you are choosing to homeschool, if both parents are in favor of enrollment at Vine, and why you are changing the way your child is currently being schooled.

Why would you like your child to attend Vine Academy?

Have you been a part of a homeschooling group or ISP?

If yes, which one(s)?

How long do you plan to homeschool your child?

For example: We plan to homeschool (student) until he/she enters into high school. At that time, we will enroll our child in a private school.

What schools/educational option(s) has your child been a part of in the past years?

Share any stresses or circumstances that would affect your child's learning environment (ex: new baby, new job, illness in the family).

This helps us create a smooth transition for your child.

About Your Student

Does your child want to attend Vine Academy? How do they feel about entering a classroom environment?

Please write a brief appraisal of your student's character, qualities, and maturity level (both strengths and weaknesses).

How does your child handle conflict at home? Has your child been corrected for behavioral difficulties by another school or program?

Describe your student's study habits; are they self-motivated, easily distracted, or other? Please describe.

About your students grade level (click all that apply).

My student has had academic testing.

My student is at grade level in all core subjects.

My student is above grade level in all or some subjects.

My student is below grade level in all or some subjects.

Please explain.

Does your student have any physical, emotional, behavioral, or special needs? If yes, please explain.

This prepares teachers create a supporitve enironment for your student.

Is your student regularly involved and connected to a church community? If so, where?

Describe ministries that your student is currently involved in. Type "none" if they are not involved in a ministry.

Example: Youth Group, Awana, etc.

About You as a Parent

Marital Status

If divorced, do you have:

Sole custody

Shared custody

Are you regularly involved and connected to a church community? If so, where?

Describe your commitments outside of work and traditional homeschooling (ex: ministries, co-ops, sports, side jobs).

Lead parent support name.

Vine Academy's classes are taught 2 & 3 days per week. As the parent, you will be expected to teach your student on the days they are home and help meet any needs that arise at Vine.

Will it be difficult for you to provide in-person time needed for parental support?

Please answer "yes" or "no" and give a brief explanation.

Service hours.

I agree that I or a responsible adult will serve a minimum of the required hours per family. 25 hours for one student. 40 hours for two students. 50 hours for three or more students. If I do not meet the requirement, I will be billed $25.00/hour per student before the last billing cycle of each semester.

10 hours must be in person.

Are you interested and available to teach at Vine? If so, what are you passionate about, and how have you used your gift of teaching in the past? Are you willing to provide references?

I have read and agree to Vine Academy's "STATEMENT OF FAITH."

I confirm I have read the Statement of Faith.

Please list the best days and times both parents/guardians are available to meet for a family interview.

Let us know about any thoughts, concerns, or questions you may have about Vine Academy.

I hereby request enrollment of my child listed above as a student at Vine Academy. I agree to pay all fees and fulfill all requirements of enrollment. I certify the above information is truthful, complete, and accurate.

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From Your Student

Do you want to attend Vine Academy? Why or why not?

Tell us about yourself: what are your strengths, interests, things you are involved in, etc?

Do you have a relationship with God? Please explain.

How do you think Vine might be able to help you develop (educationally, socially, spiritually)?

Vine Academy Sibling Application

Please complete this form for all additional students applying to attend Vine Academy.

Student First Name

Student Last Name

Student Birthday

Month

Day

Year

What grade will your student be entering next fall?

Mother's Name

Mother's Phone

Father's Name

Father's Phone

Most Used Email

Does your child want to attend Vine Academy? How do they feel about entering a classroom environment?

Please write a brief appraisal of your student's character qualities and maturity level (both strengths and weaknesses).

How does your child handle conflict at home? Has your child been corrected for behavioral difficulties by another school or program?

Describe your student's study habits; are they self-motivated, easily distracted, or other? Please describe.

Has your student had academic testing?

Yes

No

Is your student at grade level in all core subjects?

Yes

No

If no, please explain.

Can your student read at grade level?

Yes

No

If no, please explain.

Does your student have any physical, emotional, behavioral, or special needs? If so, please explain.

Is your student taking any medications? If yes, please explain.

Does your student attend church regularly? If so, what church? If not, please explain.

Describe ministries that your student is involved in if any.

I hereby request enrollment of my children listed above as (a) student(s) at Vine Academy. I agree to pay all fees and fulfill all requirements of enrollment.

By signing this, I certify that the information provided on this application is truthful, complete, and accurate.

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From Your Student

Would you like to attend Vine Academy? Why or why not?

Tell us about yourself: What are your strengths? What are you interested in? What are you involved in?

Do you have a relationship with God? Please explain.

How do you think Vine Academy might be able to help you develop (educationally, socially, spiritually)?

Date

Class Schedule

Calendar

How to Apply

New Student Application

Returning Student Checklist

Tuition and Payment

Enrollment Requirements

Current Student Records and Academic History

Student Application

Additional Student Application (siblings)

Teacher Reference

Pastoral Reference

Adult Reference

Once all of the above items have been received, an interview will be scheduled.

New Student Application

About Your Family

About Your Student

About You as a Parent

From Your Student

Vine Academy Sibling Application

From Your Student