Mt. Everest Academy is a public school within the San Diego Unified School District.
A few things to note:
- We are not an online school (although web searches will incorrectly state that). We are a blended program, meaning our curriculum combines independent study with in-person classes, which may include online work, bookwork, collaborative projects, and presentations. Classes meet in person once/week.
- K-5 admissions are rolling/ongoing. For 6th-12th, enrollment primarily occurs at the start of each semester (August and January).
- If you are interested in a fully online program, please contact the Virtual Academy (K-5 daily online instruction), the online independent study school for the San Diego Unified School District. For students in 6th-12th grade, please contact your current school counselor to inquire about enrolling in the SDUSD Online Learning program.
- Due to the nature of our school, you must reside in San Diego County to be eligible for enrollment. If you live outside the San Diego Unified School District, you must obtain an inter-district transfer from your residence district.
MT. EVEREST ACADEMY enrolls students who show promise of success in a home-based education. The program requires students and their parents to commit to working independently to meet state standards. We highly encourage that families tour the school before applying.
When considering applying for elementary (K-5), please first attend an elementary tour where your questions will be answered. Please sign up to join the next Elementary Tour.
The 3 steps to the admissions process are outlined below.
1. APPLICATION - Applications for Grades 6-12 for the 2025-2026 school year are now closed.
- Complete the application online:
2025-2026 Mt. Everest Academy Application: Grades K-5
2026-2027 Mt. Everest Academy Application: Grades K-5
2026-2027 Mt. Everest Academy Application: Grades 6-11
- You will need to collect, scan, and upload all required documentation to the online application:
- Birth Certificate and/or Passport
- Immunization Record
- Current address verification (current utility bill, cable bill, rental agreement)
- Most recent I.E.P. (Individual Education Program), 504, or ISHP, if applicable
- Most recent reading assessment test score (for grades 1-2)
- Transfer grades or most recent progress report (for grades 1-6)
- Most recent standardized test scores (for grades 3-12)
- Transcript and the most recent grade report (for grades 7-12)
- Up-to-date attendance record/current schedule (if the school year is underway)
2. SCREENING
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Once your application is received and approved, you will be contacted to arrange a meeting with the counselor and/or principal. This meeting allows us to get to know you and for you to ask questions about the program, ensuring we can meet your needs.
3. ENROLLMENT / ONBOARDING
Note: Students are required to remain in their current school until notified of an enrollment date at Mt. Everest Academy. Once you have been given an enrollment date, the current school can be contacted, and the disenrollment procedure can begin.
- An enrollment appointment will be made once a student is accepted into the program.
- Please arrive at the school office at your scheduled appointment time to complete enrollment forms, and be sure to bring:
- Dental assessment form signed by a licensed dentist (for students entering their first year in public school, either in Kindergarten or 1st grade).
- Health check-up verification form signed by a physician (for students entering their first year in public school, either in Kindergarten or 1st grade).
- Withdrawal slip if the school year is underway. Do not withdraw until notified of an enrollment appointment.
- Inter-district Transfer: if a student resides outside the San Diego Unified School District.
- At the enrollment appointment, students and parents will:
- Fill out all required enrollment forms for the school office.
- Sign the master agreement for independent study.
- Pick up all textbooks and related school materials.
- Meet with the grade level supervising teacher (K-12) and content area teachers (6-12) for orientations.
CAMPUS TOUR
Prospective students are invited to take a school tour. Click here for tour dates.
Questions? Please visit our FAQs page or email [email protected]