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Apply for the 2021-2022 School Year
Thank you for taking the time to get to know us better. Click on the links below to learn more about our admissions process for the different school divisions.
Preliminary applications are due December 4, 2020. Completed applications, inclusive of all components, are due on January 15, 2021. We are available to help and support you throughout the application process – please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Families interested in submitting an application for Nursery through Grade 5 after the December 4 deadline are encouraged to directly contact the Admissions office.
Early Childhood (N-K)
Early Childhood: Nursery-Kindergarten Admissions Checklist:
Tour
As we look forward to hopefully opening our doors in September, it remains unlikely we will be having admissions tours or an Open House in the fall. That said, we WILL have many alternative opportunities for you to explore The Heschel School! A virtual tour will become available later this summer, and we will, at that time, post information on the admissions process for entrance in Fall of 2021. In the meantime, please explore our website for a glimpse into student life at Heschel, and email admissions@heschel.org
Requirements
- 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 the New York State requirements.
Online Application
Once you visited the school, you can begin your 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 at 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 parent interview.
Play Visit and Parent Interview
After you complete your preliminary application you will be contacted by the Admissions Office to schedule a play visit for your child as well as a parent interview for you.
Teacher Recommendation
On the online application, “delegate” the teacher recommendation form to your child’s teacher by entering their email address and pressing the “submit” button. The form will be emailed directly to the teacher, and he/she will return it directly to Heschel. 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. 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 (1-5)
Lower School: Grades 1-5 Admissions Checklist:
Tour
As we look forward to hopefully opening our doors in September, it remains unlikely we will be having admissions tours or an Open House in the fall. That said, we WILL have many alternative opportunities for you to explore The Heschel School! A virtual tour will become available later this summer, and we will, at that time, post information on the admissions process for entrance in Fall of 2021. In the meantime, please explore our website for a glimpse into student life at Heschel, and email admissions@heschel.org
Online Application
Once you have visited the school, you can begin your 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, 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. Please submit this form before you come for your parent interview.
Student Visit and Parent Interview
After you complete your preliminary application you will be contacted by the Admissions Office to schedule a school visit for your child as well as a parent interview for you.
School Reports
School reports from current schools, including the most recent report card, 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.
Teacher Recommendation
On the online application, “delegate” the teacher recommendation form to your child’s teacher by entering their email address and pressing the “submit” button. The form will be emailed directly to the teacher, and he/she will return it directly to Heschel. 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. The deadline to complete your financial aid application is December 15, 2020.
Notification Date:
Grades 1-5: Tuesday, February 9, 2021
These dates are 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.
Middle School (6-8)
Middle School: 6-8 Grades Admissions Checklist:
Tour
As we look forward to hopefully opening our doors in September, it remains unlikely we will be having admissions tours or an Open House in the fall. That said, we WILL have many alternative opportunities for you to explore The Heschel School! A virtual tour will become available later this summer, and we will, at that time, post information on the admissions process for entrance in Fall of 2021. In the meantime, please explore our website for a glimpse into student life at Heschel, and email admissions@heschel.org
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)
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) 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.
Parent Questionnaire
Filling your Parent Questionnaire allows Heschel's Admissions Team to better understand your child. Please submit this form before you come for your parent interview.
Student Visit and Parent Interview
After you complete your application your family will be contacted by the Admissions Office to schedule a visit for your child as well as a parent interview.
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
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.
High School (9-12)
High School: Grades 9-12 Admissions Checklist:
Open House
As we look forward to hopefully opening our doors in September, it remains unlikely we will be having admissions tours or an Open House in the fall. That said, we WILL have many alternative opportunities for you to explore The Heschel School! A virtual tour will become available later this summer, and we will, at that time, post information on the admissions process for entrance in Fall of 2021. In the meantime, please explore our website for a glimpse into student life at Heschel, and email admissions@heschel.org
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)
Interview
Once we receive your application, we will call to arrange individual interviews for parents and students. Parent and Student Statements must be submitted prior to interview.
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.
