Admissions Overview

Dear Prospective Parents,

At Heritage we believe that the best gains in education are made when school and home share a common educational philosophy and cooperate both in goals and in methods. This is why we attempt to give prospective parents a full understanding of who we are, what we believe, and what we do.

Since each student comes to school as a whole person, our process is designed to give us insight into his/her intellectual, social, emotional, and physical dimensions. The primary questions we ask about our younger students are: Is this student ready for school? For which grade is this student ready? About our older students we ask: Can Heritage serve this student well? Will this student be successful here?  We are also interested in insuring that both parents understand and fully support the philosophy and commitments of being a Heritage Parent. This is the purpose of the parent interview, which takes place after the initial prospective student evaluation. 

In order to make wise admission decisions, we attempt to balance the needs of the student, the needs of the entire school and class, and the concerns which you have as a parent. Thus, we seek several types of input: parental insights and desires, teachers’ references, our own observations, age-appropriate assessments, and student feedback. Our youngest students are given developmental and behavioral assessments; for older students, we measure aptitude and achievement. An Admission Committee, led by the Principal, makes recommendations to the Head of School on each applicant.

You may download the necessary forms to apply to Heritage. Please refer to the Admissions Process for an overview, and Key Dates for Group Tour and Open House dates, and application and enrollment deadlines. Please contact us if you have any questions or require additional information.

Sincerely,

Zilia Glick

Principal