Thursday
Jan232025

Apply Now for the 2025-26 School Year!


New student applications are now being accepted for the 2025-26 school year at Bhaktivedanta Academy. We invite you to apply online at www.bhaktischool.org/admissions

 

Admission to Bhaktivedanta Academy is a multi-step process with the aim of helping families find the best match between their child and the school. Completion of all the steps in the admissions process is required for an application to be processed. Every application is carefully considered and in no way will a child be denied admission on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, or national origin.

Submission of an application does not guarantee enrollment. Due to expected re-enrollments in classes that are at capacity, applications for Lower and Upper Elementary (grades 1 - 6) and grade 10 in our Middle Years Programme for the 2025-2026 school year will automatically be placed into an “on hold" status until re-enrollments are completed. If your child is in one of these grade levels, you are welcome to submit an application for consideration once classroom space availability is known.

Applications for Pre-Kindergarten (3 and 4 years old), Kindergarten, and our Middle Years Programme (grades 7, 8, and 9) will be processed as soon as they are received and will be guided on completing the next steps of the application process.

Note to families on prior year waitlist: Previous applications cannot be carried forward to this year. We ask that you re-submit your application using the link above. An additional application fee is not required. Although a new application is submitted, it will be given priority. 


Prospective Family Open House Event Recording


If you did not have the opportunity to attend the online open house event in January, you may watch the recording by clicking below. We highly recommend that all interested families watch the recording before submitting an application.   



Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with any queries you may have about the admissions process. We are happy to help!  

 

 

Thursday
Jan232025

Returning Students: Re-enrollment for 2025-26 is Now Open

Dear Bhaktivedanta Academy Family:

Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is now open. We would like to extend the opportunity for you to secure your child's placement for next year by submitting their enrollment form online.

Tuition rates for the 2025-26 school year are linked below:

As in prior years, we will continue to offer financial aid via the following programs:

  • In-School Tuition Grants

  • Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program

  • Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)

  • School Readiness

Further information on all of these financial aid programs can be found at http://www.bhaktivedantaacademy.org/financial-aidPlease note that In-School Tuition Grant financial aid submissions must be completed by March 1 to be considered for a tuition grant.

To secure your child's placement for the 2025-2026 school year, please complete the online enrollment form and submit the non-refundable registration fee no later than January 31. 

We certainly hope that you are pleased with the experience your child is having as a student at Bhaktivedanta Academy and that you will choose to re-enroll. Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or concerns. We are looking forward to another great school year together with you.

Yours in service,

Visvambhara Dasa
Head of School

Click here to re-enroll on the TADS website.


Tuesday
Jan212025

Winter Storm School Schedule Change Advisory

A severe winter storm is forecast to impact our area starting late today and through tomorrow morning. There is a possibility of icy road conditions and power outages.

 

In anticipation of these impacts and to allow for safe travel to school, we are adjusting the school schedule for Wednesday, January 22:

 

  • Worship Wednesday is canceled.

  • School will begin at 9 a.m. (please do not bring your child beforehand).

  • Tardies will be excused for the day.

  • Dismissal will be on our normal Wednesday schedule of 12 p.m. for part-day and 2 p.m. for full-day students.

 

This is our plan regardless of what Alachua County Public Schools opt to do today. 

 

The later start will allow for longer commute times in the morning and for us to evaluate campus conditions, ensure the proper function of school facilities, and perform any work needed to keep walkways safe. 

 

Please drive carefully while commuting to school and/or work Wednesday. Call the school office at 386-462-2886 or email office@bhaktischool.org if you opt to keep your child home.

 

Keep a look out for emails, phone calls, or text messages from the school with updates. We wish you all the very best.



 

Wednesday
Jan152025

Spirit Day (International Day) - Friday, January 24th

Friday, January 24th, is our second quarter school Spirit Day, and the theme is "International Day!”

Students may participate in International Day in any of the following ways:

• Dress up in traditional clothing related to their cultural background.
• Bring food from their cultural background to share with their class (please refer to the Family Handbook p.19 for school dietary guidelines).
• Bring artifacts from a country or culture they are connected to to show their class.

We are looking forward to having fun and learning all about different cultures on January 24th!

Yours in Service, 
Bhaktivedanta Academy
Wednesday
Jan152025

Prospective Family Open House 2025 - Online Event Invitation

Join Us For An Online Information Session
  • Learn about Bhaktivedanta Academy's uniquely holistic Pre-K through High School educational program
  • Meet our teachers
  • Take a virtual tour of our classrooms
  • Receive answers to any questions you may have 
 
DATE: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 

TIME: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EST


*You must RSVP to receive the links to join the event.


For more information, call (386) 462-2886

Si usted tiene alguna pregunta y necesita ayuda en español, puede solicitarla llamando al 386-462-2886 (oficina).