Students and their parents must attend an interview to determine the appropriateness of placement. During the interview, the school s philosophy and programs are explained and commitment from the school program is obtained. Parent permission is required for enrollment. Prior to enrollment prospective candidates are administered a basic skills test and interviewed by the school s staff. Each student completes a reading and math assessment used for placing the students in courses.
Students take a reading exam to determine their reading level.
The parents must make a commitment to participate in the parental involvement component of our program. There are no requirements associated with previous academic achievement, athletic ability, English language proficiency, special education disability or previous disciplinary proceedings. Assata is not open to 220 suburban students. Students are denied enrollment only if seating is at capacity. Students are placed on a waiting list.