Early Childhood: Nursery-Kindergarten Admissions Checklist:

To begin:

As we open our doors in September, we have several opportunities for you to explore The Heschel School!  As a first step, we encourage you to sign up HERE for a Zoom information session.  In addition, a 360 virtual tour is now available on our website.   For additional questions, please email us at erica.panush@heschel.org.

Before applying to our Early Childhood division, please know:

• Nursery- Children applying for Nursery must reach their 3rd birthday by August 31, 2021.

• Pre-K- Children applying for Pre-K must reach their 4th birthday by August 31, 2021.

• Kindergarten- Children applying for Kindergarten must reach their 5th birthday by August 31, 2021.

• Students must be fully immunized based on New York State requirements.

Preliminary Online Application

Applications for entrance in Fall of 2021 will be available between September 1, 2020 and December 4, 2020. Heschel uses the services of Ravenna to facilitate an online application.

Click here to submit your online application. The application deadline is December 4, 2020.

For technical assistance with the application forms, please email the Admissions Office at sharon.murphy@heschel.org.

Parent Questionnaire

The Parent Questionnaire allows Heschel's Admissions team to better understand your child and your family. Please submit this form before your Zoom Parent Interview.

Zoom Parent Interview

Sign up HERE to schedule your Zoom Parent Interview.  Prior to the interview please be sure that the Parent Questionnaire and Spotlight Video have been submitted.

Teacher Recommendation

On the online application, “delegate” to your child’s teacher by entering their email address. The form will be emailed directly to the teacher, and he/she will return it directly to Heschel. Be sure to press Submit after entering the email address. Due January 8, 2021.

Financial Aid (if applicable)

Please visit our financial aid page for information about applying for aid. The deadline to complete your financial aid application is December 15, 2020.

Notification Dates

• Nursery and Pre-K- Thursday, February 25, 2021
• Kindergarten- Friday, February 4, 2021

These dates are in accordance with guidelines set by the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY).

Lower School: Grades 1-5 Admissions Checklist:

To begin:

As we open our doors in September, we have several opportunities for you to explore The Heschel School!  As a first step, we encourage you to sign up HERE for a Zoom information session.  In addition, a 360 virtual tour is now available on our website.  For additional questions, please email us at erica.panush@heschel.org.

Before applying to our Lower School division, please know:

• Students must be fully immunized based on  New York State requirements.

Preliminary Online Application

Applications for entrance in Fall of 2021 will be available between September 1, 2020 and December 4, 2020. Heschel uses the services of Ravenna to facilitate an online application.

Click here to submit your online application. The application deadline is December 4, 2020.

For technical assistance with the application forms, please email the Admissions Office at sharon.murphy@heschel.org.

Parent Questionnaire

The Parent Questionnaire allows Heschel's Admissions team to better understand your child and your family. Please submit this form before your Zoom Parent Interview.

Zoom Parent Interview 

Schedule this with the Admissions Office.  Prior to the interview please be sure that the Preliminary Application, Parent Questionnaire and School Report have been submitted.

Observation Form from Two (2) Teachers

On the online application, “delegate” to two (2) of your child’s teachers by entering their email addresses. The forms will be emailed directly to the teachers, and they will return them directly to Heschel. Be sure to press Submit after entering the email addresses. Due January 8, 2021.

Names and Emails of Two (2) Teachers

Please submit names and email addresses of two (2) teachers for contact later in the admissions process.

Student Assessments for General Studies and Hebrew Language

Arrange with the Admissions Office, after the Preliminary Application, and Parent Questionnaire are submitted. 

School Reports:

An official transcript of the student’s most recent report card should be emailed directly from the applicant’s school.  Due January 8, 2021.

Standardized Testing:

For Grades 1-3:  Standardized testing is waived.
For Grades 4-5:  If the CTP Test (ERB) has been administered please submit an official copy, sent directly from your child’s current school. 
Due January 8, 2021.

Financial Aid (if applicable)

Please visit our financial aid page for information about applying for aid. The deadline to complete your financial aid application is December 15, 2020.

Notification Date:

Grades 1-5: Tuesday, February 9, 2021

This date is in accordance with guidelines set by the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY).

Middle School: 6-8 Grades Admissions Checklist:

To Begin:

As we open our doors in September, we have several opportunities for you to explore The Heschel School!  As a first step, we encourage you to sign up HERE for a Zoom information session. In addition, a 360 virtual tour is now available on our website.  For additional questions, please email us at Iris.klein@heschel.org.

Preliminary Online Application

Applications for entrance in Fall of 2021 will be available between September 1, 2020 and December 4, 2020. Heschel uses the services of Ravenna to facilitate an online application. 

Click here to submit your online application. The application deadline is December 4, 2020.

For technical assistance with the application forms, please email the Admissions Office. (sharon.murphy@heschel.org)

Parent Questionnaire

The Parent Questionnaire allows Heschel's Admissions team to better understand your child. Please submit this form before you come for your Zoom Parent Interview.

Student and Parent Zoom Interview

After you complete your preliminary application you will be contacted by the Admissions Office to schedule a Zoom interview for you and your child.

School Reports

School reports from current schools are required to complete the application. An official transcript should be sent directly from the applicant’s school by January 15, 2021.

Submit Test Scores

For entrance in Fall 2021 Heschel will not be requiring a current standardized admissions test (ISEE Primary) as part of the application process. Applicants are instead requested to submit the results of their most recent standardized test administered by their current school e.g., ERB, or ELA.

Student Essay

Choose three topics of the five ISAAGNY topics listed on the application.

Teacher Recommendation

Please Send the Teacher Recommendation Form (available online) to your child’s current teacher. This form should be completed by January 15, 2021.

Financial Aid (if applicable)

Please visit our financial aid page for information about applying for aid. Deadline to complete your financial aid application is December 15, 2020.

Notification Date:

6-8 Grades: Tuesday, February 9, 2021

This date is in accordance with guidelines set by the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY).

Students must be fully immunized based on the New York State Requirements.

High School: Grades 9-12 Admissions Checklist:

As we open our doors in September, we have several opportunities for you to explore The Heschel School!  As a first step, we encourage you to sign up HERE for a Zoom Open House.  In addition, a 360 virtual tour is now available on our website.   For additional questions, please email us at Iris.klein@heschel.org.

Preliminary Online Application

Heschel uses the services of Ravenna to facilitate our online application.

Click here to submit your online application. The application deadline is December 4, 2020.

For technical assistance with the application forms, please email the Admissions Office. (sharon.murphy@heschel.org)

Student and Parent Zoom Interview

Once you submit your Preliminary Application you will be able to sign up for Parent and Student interviews on Ravenna.

Student Essay

Choose one of the five ISAAGNY topics listed. Essay should be no longer than 500 words.

Teacher Recommendations

English, Math, and Jewish Studies recommendations forms (available online) are required as part of the application and must be received by January 15, 2021.

School Reports

School reports from current schools are required to complete the application. An official transcript should be sent directly from the applicant’s school by January 15, 2021.

Test Scores

For entrance in Fall 2021 Heschel will not be requiring a current standardized admissions test (ISEE, SSAT, or CAT/E) as part of the application process. Applicants are instead requested to submit the results of their most recent standardized test administered by their current school e.g., ERB, Terra Nova, or ELA.

Financial Aid (if applicable)

Please visit our financial aid page for information about applying for aid. Deadline to complete your financial aid application is December 15, 2020.

Notification Date:

9-12 Grades: Thursday, February 26, 2021

Notification of acceptance complies with the guidelines established by the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY).

Students must be fully immunized based on the New York State Requirements.