How to Apply to Transition or Kindergarten
I. INFORMATIONAL VISIT
Although
not required before submitting an application, we encourage all prospective families to schedule an informational visit to the campus before applying
for admission. A typical visit
includes a tour of campus, and an opportunity to learn more about the Academy’s
programs. Please contact the Admissions Office if you need
additional information or would like to schedule a visit.
To download an application, click here.
II. APPLICATION
Applications
to the Academy are accepted throughout the year. The first consideration deadline for transition or
kindergarten admission is December 10 of the preceding school year. To begin
the admission process, families complete an application and pay $550
($300 tuition deposit and $250 application fee),
III. APPLICANT VISIT
The
Admissions Office will contact parents of applicants for Transition and
Kindergarten to visit during the January or February prior to enrollment. During this visit, the student and parents will visit the transition, kindergarten and resource
classes, finalize enrollment paperwork, and schedule the screening appointment.
IV.
COMMITMENT DEPOSIT
A
commitment deposit of $500 is due by the end of February or within two weeks
following the applicant visit. The deposit is credited toward tuition and is
non-refundable.
V. TEACHER EVALUATION
A confidential teacher evaluation is requested of all applicant’s preschool teacher. The Admissions Office provides forms and return envelopes for these confidential teacher evaluations. These forms are returned directly to the Admissions Office.
VI. TRANSITION/KINDERGARTEN SCREENING
Each
applicant will be screened by the classroom teacher or Lower School counselor.
The applicant's readiness for the Academy’s program is assessed using a
combination of age-appropriate screening tools.
VI. ENROLLMENT
An offer
of enrollment will be made upon successful completion of the screening process.
A Tuition Agreement will be mailed
shortly thereafter.
Arendell Parrott Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
SUMMARY ADMISSION DATES & DEADLINES
| Informational visit (optional) | Scheduled year-round |
| Initial deadline for first round consideration | December 10- then as space allows |
| Applicant visit | Mid-January to Mid-February |
| Commitment deposit | February 28 |
| Applicant screening | Mid-March to Late-May |
| Offer of Enrollment | Upon successful screening |