How to Enroll Your Child in The Heiskell School
2010-2011 School Year
Step 1: Application
Visit the school during a scheduled Open House. The Open House will include a tour of the campus and an orientation meeting (required for all new parents) on the school's distinctive philosophy of Christian education.
Complete and return the
application form and
application fee of $75 to the school within 7 days after attending an Open House.
Need-based financial aid is available on a limited basis. Request for the appropriate financial aid forms should be made through the business office at the time you apply.
Step 2: Testing/Evaluation
Register for the appropriate testing for your child:
- Two-year through Four-year classes do not require testing.
- Kindergarten, Prefirst, Grades 1-5 test through the JATP.
- Junior High (Grades 6-8) students test in-house.
Brochures explaining the Joint Admissions Testing Program (JATP) are available through the admissions office. - For those applying to Kindergarten, Prefirst, and Grades 1-8, give the "Authorization for Release of Records" form and the AAAIS (Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools) Confidential Common Evaluation Form(s) to your child's current school.
Step 3: Interview/Observation
Schedule a parent interview (required for parents of all new students) with Cyndie Heiskell, Director.
Schedule a student observation or interview at the school.
Student Observation not required for Two-year and Three-year classes.
Student Observation required for the Four-year class through Grade 3.
Student Interview required for Grades 4-8.
Step 4: Admissions Decision
- The admissions decision for your child will be mailed to you once all admission requirements are met.
Step 5: Enrollment
- Upon receipt of an acceptance letter, parents must sign the 2010-2011 Enrollment Contract and pay the non-refundable Enrollment Registration Fee within 10 days after receiving the acceptance letter. This will ensure your child's place on the permanent roll for the 2010-2011 school year.
