Admission Process

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THE DUBUQUE DREAM CENTER ACADEMY (DDCA)

The Dubuque Dream Center Academy follows the Iowa Code as it pertains to kindergarten enrollment.

Iowa Code requires that a child be at least 5 years of age by September 15 of the year he/she is to be enrolled in transitional kindergarten or kindergarten.

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Step-by-Step | Open Registration: 2024-2025

Admission Process

The registration process for new enrollments:

Dream Center Academy Marketing + Information.
Register online.
Apply for Financial Aid through ESAs.
Student and parent(s) attend DDCA on-site registration/orientation.
Student/Parent completes DDCA Student Academic Profile Assessment and Questionnaire.
According to student interest in a DDCA Activity (which supports student motivation), individualized student goals and outcomes are established by the teacher, parent, and student.
Student fee payment source is determined and processed: 1/ESA, STO, CCA, Student Sponsor, or 2/parent direct-pay tuition.
Student records/transcripts from previous school (if applicable).
Parent agrees to Parent Partnership Pledge and Handbook.

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