Pinecrest School will begin offering sixth grade in the 2008-09 school year!
To request information be sent to you, please send an email to Admissions Director Barb Mink at admissions@pinecrestschool.org containing your name, address, phone number and the age(s) of your child(ren).
It is the goal of the admissions team to create classes of talented, involved, and responsible students. The school seeks students with skills, interests, and experiences that will enhance a class and contribute to the community of the school in a variety of areas. The school values diversity and fresh perspectives in the community.
Acceptance to Pinecrest School is offered to students whose abilities fall within a range that is likely to predict success in our academic setting. As part of our efforts to individualize, we do provide some learning support for students with the expectation that they will become self-reliant over time. However, Pinecrest School cannot provide extensive assistance for students with severe learning, social, and/or emotional differences.
Pinecrest School admits students of any sex, race, color, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students in the school.
Pinecrest School accepts applications on a rolling basis (i.e., year round). An application fee of $75 is required with application materials.
- Parents/guardians tour the school at an open house or meet with the Admissions Director individually. Parents/guardians may also observe classes before submitting applications. Classroom observations should be scheduled through the Admissions Director.
- Parents/guardians submit child's application with the application fee in the form of a check made payable to Pinecrest School. The application is available for download on the school website.
- Once child's application is received and processed, parents/guardians will be contacted about the prospective student visit. When school is in session, the child will come to Pinecrest to spend time (a half day or full day, at the discretion of the Admissions Director and/or Head of School) in his/her current age group or class. When school is not in session, the child will spend some time with the Head of School and/or a classroom teacher. Informal assessment occurs during the prospective student visit. The prospective student visit will not be scheduled until the child's application has been received.
- Parents/guardians must ask a current teacher, principal, director, or guidance counselor to complete a teacher recommendation form about their child. This form is provided by Pinecrest School, and once it is completed, it should be mailed directly back to Pinecrest by the educator completing the form. All recommendations are used for admission purposes only. The teacher recommendation form is available for download on the school website. (Applies to applicants for K-Grade 6 only).
- Parents/guardians will receive notification by mail from the admissions team indicating the school's admission decision. Letters of acceptance will be accompanied by a student registration form. This registration form, along with the $200.00 registration fee, must be completed and returned to the school in order for the child's place in the class to be secure.
Admission decisions are based on:
- prospective student visit and/or informal assessment
- teacher recommendation form (Applies to applicants for K-Grade 6 only)
- academic record
- demonstrated talent, interest, and experience in activities that enhance the class and school community
- school readiness, behavioral maturity, and motivation
- interest of the family in participating in the school community
- parent/guardian meeting(s)
Financial aid is available on a limited basis to families who demonstrate financial need, defined as the difference between a child's educational expenses and the family's resources. A separate financial aid application exists that parents/guardians should complete after the school had made an admission decision. Financial aid applications can be obtained from the Admissions Director.
Financial aid decisions are based on:
- income (both taxable and non-taxable) and expenses
- assets and indebtedness
- family size
- number of family members attending tuition-based schools (including colleges/universities)
A copy of the family's most recent federal income tax return(s) must accompany completed financial aid applications. If expenses exceed income, a statement must be attached detailing the source(s) of tuition payments.
Financial aid is not automatically granted each year and families must reapply each year.
Families receiving financial aid may be asked to perform certain duties and responsibilities over and above the standard parent/guardian participation in school activities and school community events.
Financial aid decisions are kept confidential and are made jointly by the Chair of the Board of Trustees and Head of School.