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Junior High Grades 7-8

Apply Today! Enrollment for the 2026-27 School Year Now Open!


We are proud to offer six unique learning environments for our 7th & 8th grade students.

  • Dual Language Immersion Academy @ McDowell
  • Kenilworth Junior High School
  • Mary Collins @ Cherry Valley (6th, 7th, 8th)
  • Petaluma Accelerated Charter School @ McKinley
  • Petaluma Junior High School
  • Valley Vista Public Waldorf School (6th, 7th, 8th)

3 Easy Steps to Enrollment!


1) Find a School

  1. Identify your school of residence on the Find Your School page. If you are registering for a school outside of your school of residence, you must complete and return a transfer form (see our District Transfer Page for details).
  2. During the application process, you will have the opportunity to select a second choice school in the event there is not space at your first choice school.
  3. Take a tour or attend an information night. (See school websites for details)

2) Apply

  1. Complete an application via Aeries Online Enrollment.
    1. (Please note, you will need to create a new account on the Aeries Online Enrollment platform to complete your application. This is separate from your existing Aeries Parent account. )
       
  2. During the registration process, you will need the following documents in order to complete your student's registration:
    1. Date of birth confirmation such as a copy of original/certified copy of birth certificate, passport, or baptismal certificate
    2. Proof of address such as a utility bill, rental agreement, or property tax payment receipts
    3. Immunization Records (Your child will NOT be able to start school until you have provided documentation of ALL required immunizations)
      1. Shots Required for K-12
      2. Requisitos de Vacunación (K-12)
    4. Inter-district Transfer Form (English/Spanish) or Intra-district Transfer Form (2025-26 / 2026-27), if applicable. 

3) Confirmation

  1. Wait to receive confirmation of enrollment from your school.  
  2. Work with your school site to complete any additional registration requirements.