admissions
frequently asked questions
Explore FAQs from both the parent and student perspectives.
Parent faqs
- Completed application form
- Most recent IEP and progress report
- Neuropsychological report (IQ and achievement tests)
- Transcript
- Life Skills Profile
- Service reports (PT, OT, S/L, etc. if applicable)
- Camp report (if applicable)
Yes – the virtual interview is typically about an hour. We have found that these meetings are better for your child in the mornings rather than after a full day of school, so we ask you to keep that in mind when finding a suitable time. While an adult is generally close by in case the child gets ‘stuck’, the conversation is very casual. Questions include information about daily schedules, eating habits, likes and dislikes, etc. There is also the opportunity for the child to ask questions. Interviews are conducted Monday – Friday mornings.
We suggest that you and your child visit our website and take the Virtual Tour together. This helps them get a visual of our campus and may prompt them to come up with questions to ask during the interview. Interviews will be with a member of the Admissions Team.
Once your child has been interviewed and Admissions and families agree to proceed to the next step, your child will be invited to participate in an on-campus visit. If applying to the Day program, your child will visit for two days (consecutively). If applying to the Boarding program, your child will visit for three days (consecutively). These visits are intended for your child to immerse themselves in our program. Visits are scheduled Monday through Friday and begin with a campus tour for you and your child.
The academic day dress code requires neat and clean clothing, no clothing with profanity or offensive language, and no sleepwear, pajamas, or excessively ripped clothing. Footwear must be low-heeled and secure to the foot. The attire must be weather-appropriate.
Visiting students should bring a change of clothes for gym and/or afternoon activities (e.g., sweatpants, shorts, sneakers). They are allowed to bring their cell phones, but they are to be kept in their backpack or coat pocket and shut off during the school day (this does not apply to GROW visitors).
After the tour has concluded, you will meet with a member of the Admissions team. If everyone is comfortable and in agreement, your child will start the visit and participate in the program they have applied to. Families will say goodbye and leave the campus. The tour and meeting take approximately one to two hours. Families will be asked to pick up their child at the agreed-upon time at the end of each day of the visit.
student faqs
They are gentle, friendly, and kind. They want to be successful in the classroom, have friends, play sports, participate in extracurricular activities, go to dances, and be independent.
You will be placed in classes such as history, math, reading, writing, and electives with students in your grade. We will not be testing you; we encourage you to participate in class if you are comfortable. A copy of your schedule will be provided to you before you arrive.
We ask questions about:
- morning routine, school day schedule, homework, after-school activities, etc.
- responsibilities at home, such as chores, room care, cooking, laundry, pets, work experience, etc.
- your friends, interests, weekend activities, and what you like to eat.
- strategies you use when stressed or frustrated at home or school.
- technology (cell phone, social media, and internet)
Yes, someone will help get you to classes and activities.
No. Visiting students are not assigned homework.
