Admissions

Admissions

At Carden Hall we welcome families who seek for their children an exceptional start to a lifetime of learning. By partnering with parents, we create learning and home environments that mirror each other. As you explore the opportunity to become part of the Carden Hall community, we invite you to meet with us and to tour our campus.

During our application process, we aim to get a snapshot of your child as a student. Using a combination of Carden Hall tests, grade level specific standardized tests, and several one-on-one conversations and interactions with our expert teachers, we carefully evaluate each student to ensure readiness and ideal placement. Carden Hall accepts applications for Grades Pre-K through six. We do not accept applicants for Grades 7 and 8.

Students applying for Kindergarten must be 5 years old by September 1. Students applying for Pre-Kindergarten must be 4 years old by September 1. (Enrollment exceptions must be made for children who are applying to Pre-K at age 5, and Kindergarten at age 6.)

Admissions Process

• Campus Visit

  The first step in the admissions process is a campus tour. Tours are given by appointment only on select Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, in September through November. Click HERE to schedule your tour. A tour will provide an opportunity to attend an assembly, visit classrooms, and experience first hand all that Carden Hall has to offer.

• Application

  Step two in the admissions process includes submitting an online application. There is an Application Fee of $250 per application.

  Applications for the 2024–2025 school year may be submitted beginning on September 1, 2023.  Applications are due by January 15, 2024.
  

• Student Assessment

  Once your application has been received, we shall schedule a student assessment. Students are evaluated in a small group setting by our experienced classroom teachers.

  Readiness screenings for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten:

  • Saturday, January 20, 2024 (for legacy families)
  • Saturday, February 3, 2024 (for new families)

  Readiness screenings for Grades 1 through 6:

  • Saturday, February 3, 2024

  Supplemental Application Requirements

  • Applicants in all grade levels will be asked to submit a Student Recommendation Form from the previous school.
  • Families will also submit a New Family Questionnaire.

• Enrollment

  For the 2024–2025 school year, we will be notifying new families of acceptance or waiting list placement by March 1, 2024. The Director of Admissions will call to discuss the results of the evaluation and grade placement. Enrollment must be submitted within 14 days of acceptance.

  To ensure your child’s success and an easy transition into Carden Hall, students entering grades one through six are required to attend our four-week Summer School program. Please click here for further details.