Thank you for your interest in Community School. Please take a few minutes to view our website, particularly our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s). In addition, we hope you will join us at an Open House to tour our school, view our students and teachers in the classroom and learn more about our exceptional program.
Applications are accepted throughout the school year. Enrollment is open to both private students and public school students in New York and New Jersey.
Our application process has several steps:
- Attend an Open House (Parents Only).
- Fill out the Application Form.
- Submit the following documents:
- Psychological Report
- Educational Evaluation
- IEP (Individualized Education Program)
- Any additional diagnostic testing
- Completed Application form
- Non-Refundable application fee of $65.00
- Review by the Admissions Committee: The completed application packet is reviewed by members of the Admissions Committee to determine how each child learns and where he or she fits into the continuum of learning. The Admissions Committee will determine the following: Will the student benefit from the Community School program? Is there space in the appropriate grade for the student?
- Parent / Student Interview and School Visit: If a possible match is indicated, an appointment will be made for the parent and prospective student to meet the Director of Education for an interview.
- Notification: The Admissions Committee will send a letter to notify the parent/guardian of the decision. The application process involves an interview with parents, applicant and placing professionals; a review of school records and clinical evaluation; informal testing when necessary, and the observation of students in the school setting. Acceptance is not competitive. Students are selected on the basis of their ability to benefit from the Community School program. It is advisable to apply early, since space is generally limited.