Applying to Shlenker

The Shlenker School is currently accepting applications for admission for the 2021–2022 and 2022-2023 school years. Our newly established Infant Program will open in August of 2022—inquiries/applications for this program are now available.

To help guide you through the admissions process, we have outlined the steps for applying to The Shlenker School below. Please note that this process differs slightly by grade level.

When you are ready to begin the admissions process, please complete and submit our Inquiry Form by clicking on the link below. Once your Inquiry Form has been submitted, Tara Gassett, Director of Admissions and Development, will be in touch with additional information and next steps.

INQUIRY FORM

Admission Process By Grade Level

Infant Program

Our admissions process for the Infant Program consists of several steps and required documentation/materials that allow us to get to know you and your child.

Applicants that are accepted will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit of $600 to hold their space. Contracts will not be issued until the student is born.

The specific requirements for the Infant Program will be detailed on the Admissions Checklist, which will be assigned to you in our Enrollment Management System. This checklist may include, but is not limited to:

Admissions Interview with the Director of Admissions and Development
Parent Tour
Application and Non-Refundable Application Fee of $195
Birth Certificate
Family Picture
Applicant Picture
Interview with Early Childhood Division Head
Interview with Head of School

Early Childhood

Our admissions process for Young Toddler, Older Toddler, PreK-3, and PreK-4 consists of several steps and required documentation/materials that allow us to get to know you and your child. The items may differ slightly by grade level and will be detailed on the Admissions Checklist assigned to you in our Enrollment Management System.

For our Early Childhood students, this checklist may include, but is not limited to:

Admissions Interview with the Director of Admissions and Development
Parent Tour
Application and Non-Refundable Application Fee of $195
Birth Certificate
Family Picture
Applicant Picture
Records Release Form
HAIS Teacher Recommendation Form
Educational/Psychological Testing (if applicable)
Interview with Early Childhood Division Head
Interview with Head of School

Kindergarten

Our admissions process for Kindergarten consists of several steps and required documentation/materials that allow us to get to know you and your child. The items will be detailed on the Admissions Checklist assigned to you in our Enrollment Management System.

For our Kindergarten students, this checklist may include, but is not limited to:

Admissions Interview with the Director of Admissions and Development
Parent Tour
Application and Non-Refundable Application Fee of $195
Birth Certificate
Family Picture
Applicant Picture
Records Release Form
HAIS Teacher Recommendation Form
WPPSI Assessment
Educational/Psychological Testing (if applicable)
Interview with Elementary Division Head
Interview with Head of School

First - Fifth Grade

Our admissions process for First through Fifth Grade consists of several steps and required documentation/materials that allow us to get to know you and your child. The items will be detailed on the Admissions Checklist assigned to you in our Enrollment Management System.

For our First through Fifth Grade students, this checklist may include, but is not limited to:

Admissions Interview with the Director of Admissions and Development
Parent Tour
Application and Non-Refundable Application Fee of $195
Birth Certificate
Family Picture
Applicant Picture
Records Release Form
HAIS Teacher Recommendation Form
Report Cards and Transcripts
WPPSI Assessment (First Grade Only)
Educational/Psychological Testing (if applicable)
Interview with Elementary Division Head
Interview with Head of School

Applications for admission and tuition assistance that are received after the deadline will be considered on a space and funds available basis.

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