Application 2010-2011

Our goal in the Admission Office is to provide a personalized introduction to The Chestnut Hill School and to demystify the admission process. This process allows us to get to know your child and family over a period of time through a variety of scheduled visits. Below are the steps to apply.

Parent/Guardian Interview & Tour

This is a required part of the application process. We encourage you to schedule your visit early and for both parents/guardians to come at the same time (if applicable.) Appointments are scheduled Monday through Thursday in the morning from September to February. You will interview and tour with Wendy Borosavage, Deb Bloomberg, or Patricia Lamb. Please call Patricia Lamb (617) 566-4394 x620 to schedule a tour.

Child's Visit

This is also a required part of the application process. Children applying for Beginners, Pre-K, Kindergarten and Grade 1 will have a scheduled half hour individual session with our Educational Consultant, Elana Markovitz. Your child will participate in a series of developmental tasks. At another scheduled visit your child will join a playgroup session with other children applying for the same grade. During the playgroups you have the opportunity to visit with current parent(s) and Steve Tobolsky, Head of School. Children applying for Grades 2 - 6 visit in their current grade level for a full day during which they participate in classroom activities and a one-on-one meeting with our Educational Consultant to go through the admission testing material. We will schedule these visits once we receive an application, and will notify you of the date(s).

Forms

Application: The application is due as soon as possible, but no later than January 15. It may be submitted before or after you visit the school. The non-refundable application fee is $50. A family photo should be included with all applications.

Family History  Form: Please complete and return to the Admissions Office by January 31. This is included in the full application packet.

AISNE Evaluation Form (PK -1 / 2-5): Please give your child’s teacher this form to be completed and returned directly to Chestnut Hill. Please follow up to be sure that it is returned to the Admission Office by January 31. REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS.

Release Form: Please give your child’s teacher this form to be completed and returned directly to Chestnut Hill. Please follow up to be sure that it is returned to the Admission Office by January 31.

Admission Process Timeline

View an Admission process timeline to help you see the process from start to finish.

Admission Process Timeline

Enrollment Due Dates

February 1: Enrollment contracts and nonrefundable 10% deposit due for returning students
April 10*: Enrollment contracts and nonrefundable 10% deposit due for all new students other than Beginners siblings
May 1: Final deadline for withdrawal.

*Families of students accepted after April 10 will be contacted individually by the Admission office with relevant dates

The final deadline for withdrawal is May 1. If no written notice of withdrawal is received by the school by May 1, the family remains responsible for the student’s full tuition for the upcoming school year.

Financial Aid

If you would like to apply for financial aid, please call or write to the Director of Financial Aid, Laura Rutherford at (617) 566-4394 x641. Financial aid requests are confidential, and do not affect a child’s candidacy at The Chestnut Hill School. If you require assistance with the Application Fee, please contact the Business Office (x641).

The application deadline for financial aid is February 15.