Admissions
Important Dates and Information
Applicants to our Pre-K 2012-13 program must be 3 years by August 1, 2012.
Applicants to our Kindergarten 2012-13 program must be 5 years by August 1, 2012.
Tours and Open House:
- Wednesday, November 9, 2011 Group Tour 9:30am
- Thursday, December 15, 2011 Group Tour 9:30am
- Saturday, January 21, 2012 Open House 1:00-4:00pm
Deadlines:
- Saturday, January 21, 2012 Open Enrollment
- Monday, February 14, 2012 Admission & Sliding Scale Consideration (FFCP) Deadline
- Monday, March 14, 2012 First Decision Letters Mailed
- Monday, April 4, 2012 Enrollment Decisions Due
March-August 2012 The names of eligible children for whom there are no openings are placed on a waiting list, and parents are notified should an opening occur. Each year we do accept mid-year applicants if there is a classroom opening.
Admission Checklist
- Reserve a spot at our monthly tour. Call us (314)865-2799 or email info@soulardschool.org
- Fill out and return the Application for Admission with the $40 non-refundable fee
- To apply for Sliding Scale Tuition consideration include Family Financial Commitment Plan (FFCP) with Admission Application. If you do not want to be considered for Sliding Scale Tuition the waiver must be signed and returned.
Sliding Scale Tuition Consideration Deadlines
All families applying for sliding scale tuition consideration are required to submit a Family Financial Commitment Plan (FFCP) with their admissions application. If you do not want to be considered for Sliding Scale Tuition the waiver must be signed and returned.
33% of families pay full tuition
33% of families pay mid-range of full tuition
33% of families pay less than ½ of full tuition
Determination is based on family need and the school's commitment to balanced economic diversity.
Admission Decisions
Submit application (with FFCP or waiver)
The School will send confirmation of pending application.
Review of Applications. During this portion of the process the following criteria are taken into consideration:
Siblings already enrolled
Classroom balance, i.e. gender or age consideration in Pre-K classroom
School wide balance and socioeconomic diversity
Students reapplying from prior year waitlists
Neighborhood
All other applicants
After application is reviewed, Administration will request to meet with families, schedule observations and/or evaluations of student applicants between mid February and mid March.
Forms
