Kindergarten

Kindergarten Process

Thank you for your interest in University School’s Kindergarten program!

As available space in the school is limited, we recommend that interested families call as early as possible in the preceding academic year to begin the admission process. If this is your first contact with University School, please complete the online inquiry form.

Please review the application requirements below; there is no fee to apply. The required items can all be accessed through your son’s admission checklist. ou’ll receive instructions for logging into your myUS account to see the checklist after submitting the inquiry form. Feel free to email Beth Anderson or call her at 216-371-6807 with any questions.

Required Admission Items for Kindergarten:

Online Application
Current Educational Setting Visit Permission
This form allows a member of our admission team observe your son for a brief time in his current school—a place where he feels comfortable. We will schedule that visit at the appropriate time by working directly with the preschool.
Parent Visit
Parent tours are an important step in getting to know University School: you will spend time with a current student, talk with teachers, and see classes in action. After your tour you’ll meet with an admission team member to get your further questions answered and go over the admission process. We recommend a weekday morning for your tour, but other times can be made available. Please email Beth Anderson to schedule your tour.
Student Screening
This visit is a one-on-one academic skills assessment.
Teacher Evaluation
Personal Recommendation
Group Evaluation
This one-hour session consists of playtime and a rotation of activity stations with different teachers.

AFFORDING A PRIVATE SCHOOL EDUCATION

The Financial Aid Office at University School is dedicated to supporting the school’s mission by ensuring that an exceptional educational experience is accessible to students, regardless of their financial circumstances.

Financial assistance at US is awarded based on demonstrated need. Our goal is to provide opportunities for students who might otherwise be unable to attend, allowing them to benefit from the unique educational environment we offer.

Apply online through Clarity.

Contact Christina Townsend Hartz with any questions regarding our affordability program.

Director of Admission Junior K - 4

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Mrs. Beth Anderson

Important Dates

January 17, 2025: Financial Aid application for new students K-12 due

January 24, 2025: Admission Applications due for Junior K-12

February 13, 2025: Decision Day for Junior K-12

March 3, 2025: Rolling admission begins (individual applicants will be reviewed once a file is complete)