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McDowell Elementary in Petaluma is an exceptional choice for families seeking both strong academics and a truly supportive community. As a dual-language Spanish immersion community school, McDowell provides students with the gift of bilingualism while embracing a whole-child approach that extends far beyond the classroom. Families benefit from wrap around services including on-site adult education, physical and mental health offerings and food support.

The information below is for our TK-6 program. You can find enrollment information for 7th and 8th grade Dual Language Immersion Academy (DLI) here.

3 Easy Steps to Elementary Enrollment!

1) Find a School

Find a school that's best for your family based on location or program by going on a school tour, learning more about our schools, or reviewing our school boundaries.

During the enrollment process, please select a second choice school in the event that there is not space at the first choice school.

2) Apply

Complete an application via Aeries Online Enrollment.

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.

Please make sure you have all forms and required documents to submit a complete application.

3) Confirmation

Wait to receive confirmation of enrollment from your school.

Once all documentation is submitted, you're all set for the upcoming school year!