Admissions

General Admission Information

Admission Criteria for Casa do Sol School:

Casa do sol caters for learners who are intellectually disabled

Learners between the ages of 6 and 18 years old may be admitted.

Learners need to be toilet trained and independent regarding basic self-help skills

Incomplete forms cannot be accepted. Attaching required forms are obligatory. We only accept .pdf forms submitted at this time. Please ask the school for assistance where needed.

A confirmed diagnosis from a medical practitioner is required for learners who have autism/are on the Pervasive Developmental Delay spectrum (PDD).

If applicable, please upload a copy here

A transfer form from the previous school, where applicable, needs to be submitted on admission to Casa do Sol

If applicable, please upload a copy here

The following documentation needs to accompany the application:

Please upload a certified copy of the learner’s Birth Certificate

Please upload certified copies of parents/guardians Identity Documents

Please upload a copy of the learners Clinic / Immunization card

Please upload Proof of Residence (Only rates and taxes/ water & electricity or a copy of a Rental contract will be accepted)

Please upload any relevant documentation – medical reports/ assessment reports/ therapist reports, etc

Please upload copies of school reports.

For learners who have Down Syndrome, we require a radiographers’ report indicating whether or not there is an Atlanto-axial vulnerability.

If applicable, please upload a copy of the report here

Application Process:

Complete the Application Form, and provide the supporting documentation as required

Applications are then placed on a Waiting List, and a number is allocated.

When a space becomes available parents/guardians are contacted and a date is set for an informal assessment of your child. The purpose of this assessment is to determine the specific needs of each learner.

The relevant documentation is then sent to the GDE, for approval of the admission.

Parents are notified once the GDE approval has been obtained.

Contact is made via email or by post, to advise parents/guardians if a space is not available. Parents/guardians will be provided with the contact details of the District Office, should you wish to make an appeal and ask for assistance regarding a placement. The application is kept on the Waiting List until such time as the parent/guardian confirms that they do not require a placement.

Please note: Admissions are done throughout the school year, whenever a space becomes available.

Parents/Guardians are contacted in July/August regarding admissions for the following school year, the number of spaces available being determined by how many school leavers there are in a particular year.

Parents/Guardians are responsible for keeping the school informed of any changes in their contact details.

School Fees: Casa do Sol is a fee-paying school. Parents/guardians may apply for exemption in terms of the South African School’s Act 84 of 2009. Current school fees: R1124-00 per month for 12 months

School Buses: Casa do Sol has 2 school buses, purchased by the Parent Body, that run on set bus routes. A space on a bus is given on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, subject to availability. The payment of bus fees is compulsory and payable monthly. Current Bus Fees: R1312-00 per month for 12 months

Aftercare Fees: (compulsory, if use is made of the Aftercare facility) R 560-00 per month / R 80-00 per day

Stationery fee: R250-00 per annum
Outings fee: R60-00 per annum
School hat: R50-00

School Uniform and General Appearance:

Learners wear the official school uniform:

1. No earrings, jewellery, accessories, are allowed.

2. No colouring of hair or exotic hairstyles are allowed.

Valuables and Personal Belongings:

Whilst every care is taken, the school cannot be held responsible for theft or damage to personal belongings on school premises (e.g. cell phones, bags, clothing).

Learners should avoid bringing cell phones, large sums of money and valuables to school. Learners are discouraged from bringing computer games, iPods or similar electronic devices to school.

CASA DO SOL SCHOOL UNIFORM

School bags / suitcases:

Please purchase a school bag that is big enough to hold all your child’s belongings including an A4 size reading & message folder.

Sandals:

Sandals should fasten with either velcro or a buckle, etc. No slip-on sandals or sandals with heels may be worn.

APPLICATION FORM

(To be completed by parents / guardians)

Learner Information

Surname

First Names

Nick name

Date of Birth

Age

Gender

malefemale

Identity Number

Race

—Please choose an option—AfricanWhiteColouredIndianAsian
 

Parent / Guardian Details

Please indicate if a parent is deceased

Father / Guardian

Surname

First Name

Initials

Title

ID Number

Residential Address

Postal Address

Home Phone Number

Cell Number

Work Phone Number

E-Mail Address

Occupation

Employer

Work Address

Home Language

—Please choose an option—AfrikaansEnglishGermanFrenchItalianChineseIsiNdebeleIsiXhosaIsiZuluSesothoSepediSetswanaSiswatiTshivendaXitsongaOther

Mother / Guardian

Surname

First Name

Initials

Title

ID Number

Residential Address

Postal Address

Home Phone Number

Cell Number

Work Phone Number

E-Mail Address

Occupation

Employer

Work Address

Home Language

—Please choose an option—AfrikaansEnglishGermanFrenchItalianChineseIsiNdebeleIsiXhosaIsiZuluSesothoSepediSetswanaSiswatiTshivendaXitsongaOther

Please indicate the Person responsible for School Fees

Whom does the child live with?

—Please choose an option—both parentsmotherfatherother

If parents / guardians live apart, whom should post be addressed to?

Position in the family of children

Please list siblings of the learner, with dates of birth for each

Home Language

—Please choose an option—AfrikaansEnglishGermanFrenchItalianChineseIsiNdebeleIsiXhosaIsiZuluSesothoSepediSetswanaSiswatiTshivendaXitsongaOther

Religion

South African Citizen

yesno

If not South African, please state nationality of learner

If the learner is not a South African citizen, please attach a valid study permit and relevant residency permits and work permits / Proof of Refugee Status for the learner as well as parent(s)

Note: The application will not be processed without proof that the above documents have been applied for, where relevant. So even if you only have proof of application, please upload those documents above.

Academic History

Current School

Grade (If applicable

Previous School

Referral to Casa Do Sol School

Referred to Casa Do Sol School by

Reason for Referral

Diagnosis / Professional Opinions

List the challenges / difficulties that the learner is experiencing

Does the learner present with any behavioural issues? Please specify.

Is the learner toilet trained?

yesno

Please describe the learner's independence regarding self-help skills (toileting, dressing, eating, etc)

Communication: Is the learner verbal or non-verbal?

verbalnon-verbal only

Physical ability: Please indicate mobility, use of wheelchair, crutches, etc.

Can walk unassistedRequires wheelchairUses crutchesRequires motorized wheelchair

Any other details that may be of interest / relevant to the need for a placement at Casa do Sol.

Medical Information

Name of Medical Aid

Medical Aid Fund Number

Main member of Medical Aid

Family Doctor's name

Contact Details for Family Doctor's Practice

Allergies

If the learner is currently on medication, please specify brands, and dosage, and schedule

Please indicate any special attention that is required, or example chronic allergies, asthma, hearing aid, etc.

Emergency Contact Details

A relative or friend, not living on the same premises who can be contacted in case of emergency if the parents / guardians cannot be reached

Full Name and Surname

Relationship to the learner

Physical Address

Phone numbers

CONSENT FOR ASSESSMENTS AND THERAPY

Casa do Sol School caters for learners with intellectual disabilities. In order to address your child’s specific needs, assessments may be necessary to guide the implementation of intervention for your child. Such assessments may be conducted by the Speech and/or Occupational Therapist and/or any other professional, depending on the staff complement.

The results of these assessments may be shared and discussed amongst the staff and the School Based Support Team Committee in order for them to gain a comprehensive understanding of your child and his/her individual needs. A parent feedback meeting will be scheduled when the need arises.

I/We , parent(s)/ legal guardian(s) of —Please choose an option—give consentdo not give consent for my/our child to be assessed by the Speech Therapist and/or Occupational Therapist, and any other school-based professional.

The results may be discussed between my/our child’s educator, teaching assistant, therapists, school nurse and the School Based Support Team Committee.

CONSENT TO APPEAR IN ELECTRONIC/PRINT MEDIA

Photographs of your child may be taken at various events or during school activities. With your permission, your child’s photograph may be used in various electronic and print media. This may include: The Casa do Sol website and Facebook page, Instagram, the bi-monthly or term newsletters, school display boards, newspaper articles, school flyers and information brochures and/ or Power Point presentations, which may be used for in-service training etc.

I/We —Please choose an option—give consentdo not give consent for my child to appear in electronic/printed media as stated above.

UNDERTAKING BY PARENTS / GUARDIAN

1. I/We understand and confirm that the Principal or any person duly authorised, will act in loco parentis in any matter and at any time during which I/we have entrusted my/our child to the care of the school.

2. I/We agree to update the school with any changes in contact details, transport arrangements, medication, and/or any other circumstances that might impact on my child, etc.

3. I/We understand that while every reasonable effort will be made to prevent losses or damage to learner’s clothing and equipment, the school cannot be held liable for such.

4. I/We undertake to reimburse the school for any damage to property that may be caused by my/our child.

5. I/We undertake to give three months’ notice in writing of our intention to remove my/our child from the school and furthermore, to return any books and/or equipment belonging to the school which our child may have.

6. I/We agree that he/she will attend school regularly and will only be absent for medical reasons and/ or other emergencies. Where necessary a doctor certificate will be provided. Permission for absence from school for any other reason will be sourced from the Principal.

7. I/We accept responsibility for my/our child’s transport to and from school. Where private transport services have been arranged, we acknowledge that it is our responsibility for ensuring that the vehicle is roadworthy.

DECLARATION

I/We, as —Please choose an option—parent/sguardian/s hereby declare that the information which I/we have recorded in this application form is true and correct and by my/our electronic submission, I/we give the Chairman of the School Governing Body or his/her designate permission to check and confirm any of the details provided by me/us.

I/We understand that should any of the information supplied be found to be false, my/our application may be disqualified.

I

/We further acknowledge that the information provided with my/our application, which may include reports from various professionals (i.e. medical doctors, psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists etc.), will be accessible to all staff members that will be working with my/our child, as well as students who do practicals at the school. I/We agree that should I/we wish that any information provided is to be kept confidential within the Admissions Committee, I/we will inform the Admissions Committee of this in writing.

I/We further declare that I am/we are the —Please choose an option—parent/sguardian/s of the child and I am entitled to submit this document, and shall be bound hereto both as a parent(s) / guardian(s), and in my personal capacity.

APPLICATION COMPLETED BY: (Your Name/s) in my / our capacity as —Please choose an option—parent/sguardian/s

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