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Dear Parent,
The McClelland School is dedicated to creating a diverse community of learners; our admissions process is a reflection of this commitment. We welcome and celebrate students of all ethnic, racial, religious and socio-economic backgrounds who can contribute to and benefit from our program. Students are selected for admission to the school on the basis of developmental readiness, individual strengths and talents, potential to thrive in our environment and the ability to contribute positively to the larger school community. We do give priority to siblings of current students.
All applications for new students are reviewed by the Admissions Committee on a rolling basis. Essentially, this means that applications are considered as they are received throughout the school year. The Admissions Committee is composed of the Head of School, Director of Admissions and at least one faculty member from the appropriate division of the school. Final discretion on admissions decisions resides solely with The McClelland School Admissions Committee.
Step One: Parent Visit
Parents call the admissions office to set an appointment for a parent visit. Typically, visits are scheduled weekday mornings while school is in session. A parent visit generally includes a tour of the school and a discussion with the Director of Admissions about the program and usually lasts approximately one hour.
Step Two: Application and Fee
Parents who decide to proceed with an application for their child must do the following:
- Complete the application form and return it with a $50.00 application fee. This non-refundable fee covers the processing of the application, your child’s visit and the admissions evaluation process. It does not guarantee enrollment.
- Submit a completed Teacher Recommendation form for applications for Kindergarten and above. For grades K-6, one (1) recommendation is required, and for grades 7 and 8, two (2) confidential recommendations (English and Mathematics) must be completed. Parents of pre-school applicants with prior pre-school experience may be asked for a narrative recommendation from the pre-school teacher.
- Submit the “Request for Release of Student Information” form to your child’s present school (if applicable). This form requests several pieces of information such as report cards and all testing information. It is the parent’s responsibility to stay in contact with your child’s school to be certain that the information is sent to The McClelland School.
Applicants cannot be considered until all the required materials have been submitted.
Step Three: Student Visit
Upon receipt of the completed application form, the teacher’s recommendation, and the school records, the Admissions Director will contact parents to schedule a visit for your child. The visit will include joining an appropriate class and participating in the regular class schedule for the day. This includes all academic and specials classes. Applicants may also take some individualized assessment tests to determine readiness and contribute to the admissions process. We make every effort to make the day an enjoyable and interesting experience for the visiting child.
Step Four: Notification of Admission Decision
We operate on a rolling admission basis and make decisions based on all available information. In order for the Admissions Committee to meet, applicants must have completed all steps in the application process, and the Admissions Department must be in receipt of all required paperwork.
The Admissions Committee then reviews applications and notifies families of its decision in a timely manner.
Non-discrimination Policy
The McClelland School does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, religion, age, veteran status or marital status. This policy applies to all areas of student concerns, educational policies, admission policies, scholarships, and other school-administered programs as well as employee/personnel concerns.
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