Admission Process

The admissions process at Jacksonville School for Autism (JSA) is designed to match students with the mission of the school. The process includes an application review, tour for parents and a student evaluation and/or testing. Our hope is that the process will help families, students, and the school make choices about the best placement to ensure success when students are enrolled in the school.

Before applying to JSA, we recommend that you review this website completely in an effort to understand our model as an "Integrative Model" and Parent-Teacher Partnership that makes our school unique. JSA's model has been developed through the shared experiences of parents and autism professionals. JSA is not the school for every student and/or parent but a school that will be a haven for those parents ready to commit time, energy and resources to both their children's programs and school fundraising.

After downloading the application, print the form and fill out the application according to the instructions provided. Make sure to sign the application and mail it along with a check for the required application fee to the address listed on the application.

If you are unable to download or print the form, simply request a hard copy that can be faxed or mailed to you. JSA operates year-round with 5-6 weeks of scheduled holidays. Student enrollment is limited but as space become available, JSA keeps parents informed via the JSA Waiting List.

Steps for Admission

If you are interested in enrolling your child at Jacksonville School for Autism (JSA), please review the next steps that should be taken:

Step 1: Download the Application for Admission or call the office for a hard-copy.

Step 2: Send completed Application for Admission with a non-refundable $100 fee.

Step 3: You will be called or additional information and to review the application.

Step 4: If your child is deemed appropriate for our school environment, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment. Parents will be asked to tour the school and meet with our Executive Director, H. Michelle Dunham. Plan to allow at least 90 minutes to learn about the school, take a tour and ask questions.

Step 5: Appointment will be scheduled for the student evaluation.

Step 6: Based on the evaluation, the admission team will decide if your child is appropriate for our school environment. At this time, your child will be either enrolled or placed on the Waiting List.

Step 7: If student is accepted for enrollment a New Student Enrollment Packet is sent out. The Enrollment Fee of $600 and One Month Deposit (equal to one month tuition) and are invoiced in packet and due before student starts.

Step 8: Team Interviews - Once parents have returned enrollment pack and deposits, student and parent(s) will meet with prospective teachers, program coordinators and augmentative therapists.

Forms to Download

Application for Admission
Tuition & Fees

The JSA Application for Admission can be printed from this site and mailed to:

Jacksonville School for Autism
4000 Spring Park Rd.
Jacksonville, Fl 32207
(904) 732-4343
(904)732-4344 fax

Thank you for your interest in JSA.