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Admissions Process
Thank you for your interest in the Stanwich School. We look forward to meeting and welcoming you and your family to our exciting and growing community. Applications and forms for all the divisions of the school can be downloaded from our website. Should you wish to receive a paper application, call the Admissions Office and the necessary forms will be mailed to you. We stand ready to help you during the application process. Please do not hesitate to the Admissions Office at any time.Our criteria for enrollment
Each applicant to the Stanwich School is considered for admission to a particular grade based on the child's birth date, the ability to successfully manage the rigors of the curriculum, and on a need blind basis. The Admission Committee will consider the applicant's previous record of achievement in school (not necessary for Pre-k and K), a demonstrated readiness to handle the demands of the grade that he or she is applying for, and a applicant's emotional and social development. A child's creativity, intelligence, inquisitiveness, motivation, compassion, and enthusiasm for learning as well as a wiliness to be an enthusiastic contributing member of the Stanwich community are important qualities that we look for in a candidate for the Stanwich School.
The Application Process
Inquiry The First step in the admission process starts with filling out an Inquiry Form. You can either call the Admission Office or go on line to http://stanwich.coredbs.com/ and fill out an online Inquiry Form. Upon request, a packet of information will be mailed to you.
Discover Days are designed to give you the opportunity to meet with members of the faculty, Division Heads, coaches, and members of the Parents Association and to tour the school. In the Pre-k through 6th Grade, members of the Parent Association will be your tour guides. In the Junior and Senior House, students from grade 8 to 10 will be your tour guides and share their experience of Stanwich with you.
The Pre-K Discover Day program is held at our Pre-K Cottage on 10 Indian Rock Lane, in Greenwich. It is a short program in the afternoon with the Director of the Pre-K Cottage and her team. The program is designed to give interested parents the opportunity to become familiar with the Pre-k curriculum, programs, and activities. RSVP to the Admissions Office is encouraged.
The Primary and Intermediate House Discover Days program is designed to give prospective families of children applying for Grades K to 6 the opportunity to gather for morning coffee with the Head of School, the Head of the Primary and Intermediate Houses, and members of the faculty and Parents Association at our 257 Stanwich Road, Greenwich campus. In its informal and small group setting, parents are able to familiarize themselves with our educational philosophy, the range of enrichment and athletic opportunities, and to tour the campus while students are in class. There are four coffees planned in the fall. RSVP to the Admissions Office is encouraged.
The Junior and Senior House will offer two Open Houses in the fall at our 200 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford campus. The evening Open House program is designed to have students and parents gain a better understanding of the curriculum, programs and activities unique to the Junior House and the Senior House. The Head of School will welcome families. Tours of the campus will precede the evening program so arrive early. RSVP to the Admissions Office is encouraged.
The Primary and Intermediate House Discover Days program is designed to give prospective families of children applying for Grades K to 6 the opportunity to gather for morning coffee with the Head of School, the Head of the Primary and Intermediate Houses, and members of the faculty and Parents Association at our 257 Stanwich Road, Greenwich campus. In its informal and small group setting, parents are able to familiarize themselves with our educational philosophy, the range of enrichment and athletic opportunities, and to tour the campus while students are in class. There are four coffees planned in the fall. RSVP to the Admissions Office is encouraged.
The Junior and Senior House will offer two Open Houses in the fall at our 200 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford campus. The evening Open House program is designed to have students and parents gain a better understanding of the curriculum, programs and activities unique to the Junior House and the Senior House. The Head of School will welcome families. Tours of the campus will precede the evening program so arrive early. RSVP to the Admissions Office is encouraged.
Application. A completed Stanwich School Application is required for all applicants. A non-refundable fee of $75.00 is required for each application. Please contact the Director of Admissions if a fee waiver is needed.
Interviews
Parents of students applying for Pre-K through 5th grade are encouraged to schedule an appointment to visit the campus and meet with the Director of Admissions without your child. A special time will be set up to get to know each candidate during the screening day.
For students applying to Grades 6 through 11, parents are encouraged to call the Admissions Office and schedule a formal interview. This should be done anytime between the first week of October and the 15th of December. After a short tour of the campus, the Admissions Officer will spend some time getting to know the applicant and then spend some time answering questions with the parents. The whole process will take between 1 hour to 1 ½ hours.
For students applying to Grades 6 through 11, parents are encouraged to call the Admissions Office and schedule a formal interview. This should be done anytime between the first week of October and the 15th of December. After a short tour of the campus, the Admissions Officer will spend some time getting to know the applicant and then spend some time answering questions with the parents. The whole process will take between 1 hour to 1 ½ hours.
Screening
Testing is one part of our evaluation process. Our purpose is to determine the ability of each prospective child to meet the demands of a rigorous academic program. Our goal is to insure that the experience of The Stanwich School is a successful, rewarding, and enriching experience for all students.
Pre-K — Grade 1
Please call to schedule an individual and a group screening time. This is done after the application for admission has been submitted.
Grade 2-5
Standardized testing is required for candidates applying to Grades 2 through 5. Testing will happen at the Main Campus, 257 Stanwich Road, Greenwich. Once the application is submitted we will contact you with a test date for your child.
Grades 6-11
Candidates applying to grades 6 through 11 are required to take the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE). The Stanwich School will be administering the ISEE exam on January 7, 2012 at the Stamford campus, 200 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford, CT. Candidates do not necessarily have to take the exam at the Stanwich School and can elect to take the exam at a time and place that is convenient for them. However, we ask that you take the exam no later than January 7, 2012 and have the results sent directly to The Admissions Office at The Stanwich School. Please register in the early fall with ISEE directly, www.ISEEtest.org, since spaces fill up quickly. Registration for testing is not done through The Stanwich School. In certain circumstances, we will also accept the SSAT examination in lieu of the ISEE. Please contact the Admission Office if your child will be taking the SSAT exam.
Please call to schedule an individual and a group screening time. This is done after the application for admission has been submitted.
Grade 2-5
Standardized testing is required for candidates applying to Grades 2 through 5. Testing will happen at the Main Campus, 257 Stanwich Road, Greenwich. Once the application is submitted we will contact you with a test date for your child.
Grades 6-11
Candidates applying to grades 6 through 11 are required to take the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE). The Stanwich School will be administering the ISEE exam on January 7, 2012 at the Stamford campus, 200 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford, CT. Candidates do not necessarily have to take the exam at the Stanwich School and can elect to take the exam at a time and place that is convenient for them. However, we ask that you take the exam no later than January 7, 2012 and have the results sent directly to The Admissions Office at The Stanwich School. Please register in the early fall with ISEE directly, www.ISEEtest.org, since spaces fill up quickly. Registration for testing is not done through The Stanwich School. In certain circumstances, we will also accept the SSAT examination in lieu of the ISEE. Please contact the Admission Office if your child will be taking the SSAT exam.
Transcripts and Confidential Recommendations
For Pre-K and K — Completed Independent School Common Recommendation Form is required. Applicants for Pre-K and K do not need to submit transcripts but teacher's reports of your child's progress will be very helpful.
For Grades 1 through 5 — Completed Independent School Common Recommendation form and Independent School Common Report and Transcript Release Form for Grades 1-12 is required. We also require the latest report card and the final report card for the previous year. For Grades 4 and 5 please include a graded writing sample
For Grades 6 through 11 — The following recommendation forms are required for all applicants.
The School Math Teacher Recommendation Form is to be submitted to and be filled out by your child's current Mathematics teacher. The Independent School English Teacher Recommendation Form is to be submitted and filled out by your child's current English teacher. The Math and English teachers are asked to send the completed forms directly to the Admission Office. As a courtesy to your child's teacher, please include a stamped envelope addressed to The Admissions Office, The Stanwich School, 257 Stanwich Road, Greenwich, CT 06830
Please submit the Independent School Common Report and Transcript Release Form for Grades 1-12 to your child's school office. Please ask your child's school to send the transcripts directly The Admission Office, The Stanwich School, 257 Stanwich Road, Greenwich, CT 06830.
The Independent School Extracurricular Recommendation Form can be submitted to a coach, teacher, music, art, dance or drama instructor who knows your child and can speak on your child's ability and character
For Grades 1 through 5 — Completed Independent School Common Recommendation form and Independent School Common Report and Transcript Release Form for Grades 1-12 is required. We also require the latest report card and the final report card for the previous year. For Grades 4 and 5 please include a graded writing sample
For Grades 6 through 11 — The following recommendation forms are required for all applicants.
The School Math Teacher Recommendation Form is to be submitted to and be filled out by your child's current Mathematics teacher. The Independent School English Teacher Recommendation Form is to be submitted and filled out by your child's current English teacher. The Math and English teachers are asked to send the completed forms directly to the Admission Office. As a courtesy to your child's teacher, please include a stamped envelope addressed to The Admissions Office, The Stanwich School, 257 Stanwich Road, Greenwich, CT 06830
Please submit the Independent School Common Report and Transcript Release Form for Grades 1-12 to your child's school office. Please ask your child's school to send the transcripts directly The Admission Office, The Stanwich School, 257 Stanwich Road, Greenwich, CT 06830.
The Independent School Extracurricular Recommendation Form can be submitted to a coach, teacher, music, art, dance or drama instructor who knows your child and can speak on your child's ability and character
Candidate Visit (Grade 4 -11)
After an application is complete and submitted to the Admissions Office, An applicant may choose to spent part of the day visiting their prospective House in order to get a true sense and feeling for life at the Stanwich School.
Applications for enrollment for the Fall of 2012 are required to be complete and submitted to the Office of Admissions by December 16, 2011. It is the responsibility of the applicant to be sure all necessary forms have been submitted to the Admissions Office on or before the due date. Families are encouraged to check with the office periodically through the process to check on the status of the application.
All applications are considered on a need blind basis.
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