Common use of ADMISSION PREFERENCES Clause in Contracts

ADMISSION PREFERENCES. The Governing Authority shall provide a preference in admission to returning students and siblings of returning students. The Governing Authority shall also permit, at a minimum, the enrollment of students who reside in the Cleveland Municipal School District, and, if the School has an Open Enrollment Policy, it must give priority to students residing in the Cleveland Municipal School District, subject to exceptions provided for by Ohio and Federal law. The School does not select students on any basis other than random lottery, which will be held in the event that the number of applicants at the end of the Early Enrollment period exceeds the capacity of the school’s program, classes, or facilities, pursuant to section 3314.06 of the Revised Code. The School is open and accessible to all students regardless of race, color, national origin, creed, gender, athletic performance, special need, sexual orientation, proficiency in English, physical or mental disability, or academic achievement. Upon admission of any handicapped student, the School will comply with all federal and state laws regarding the education of handicapped students, per section 3314.06 of the Revised Code.