Admissions
Pre K3 - 8th grade
Information & Campus Tour Sign Up
Complete the inquiry form to sign up for a tour and receive an informational video about our program. Campus tours are multi-family and you will have the opportunity to visit classrooms, explore the campus, and ask questions.
Applications
We accept applications year round. In the event that space is not available, applications advance to the next school year.
Admissions Criteria
Our community values diversity and is committed to providing meaningful access to educational opportunities. We strive to accept as many students as possible while considering the following factors in our admissions process:
Admissions Considerations
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Evaluation through objective and subjective criteria
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Individual applicant needs
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Teachers and staff assess applicants based on :
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Admissions applications
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Student and family interviews
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Samples of student work
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Full-day student shadow visits
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Objective Criteria
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Returning students receive first priority.
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Siblings of current students and former Circle School families are given priority consideration.
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Admission is subject to the number of available spaces in each class based on pre-set guidelines.
Subjective Criteria
Students who demonstrate the following qualities are more likely to succeed in our learning environment:
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Respect for the environment, others, and themselves.
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Honesty and awareness of personal responsibility
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Passion for learning
Preschool Admissions
Students must be fully toilet independent before enrolling in our program. We are not equipped or licensed to accommodate children in diapers or pull-ups. Teachers will provide assistance as needed, but children must be capable of managing toileting independently.
Student Supports
As a small program, we are unable to provide the necessary support for students with significant academic or behavioral needs.
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Families must disclose any student needs or requested supports in the application and upload relevant documentation, such as 504 plans, IEPs, or diagnostic reviews.
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Students whose needs exceed our campus resources or who exhibit repeated aggressive or disruptive behaviors may not be eligible for continued enrollment/re-enrollment, and may face expulsion.
Non-discrimination Policy
The Circle School is dedicated to fostering children’s intellectual, imaginative and emotional development through a variety of methods while stressing a cultural and environmental awareness of the world around them. As an educational community that values diversity and seeks to promote meaningful access to educational opportunity for all, we welcome and strive to accept as many students as possible based on pre-set class sizes. Students have the right not to be discriminated against by The Circle School for reasons of age, creed, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, political or social affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
How To Apply
We accept applications year-round. Students on our waitlist will be contacted as spaces open.
Follow these steps to apply:
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Upon account creation, you will receive an email containing a verification link.
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Once your email address has been verified, log in to your account and Create A New Student Application for your child. You will then have the flexibility to log in and out of your account and access your open application.
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A non-refundable fee of $50 must be submitted with each application.
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After submitting the application, you will be able to track your admissions status at the school by logging in to your account.
For any questions, please email newfamily@thecircleschool.org and we'll do our best to help!