Welcome to the ACS Admission process!

Because we are a school for the academically bright and gifted child, we want to be sure your child will benefit from a traditional and challenging environment that consists of students with compatible social, emotional, and academic levels.

We invite you to take a few moments to review our admission process.

The best way to learn about The Avery Coonley School is to join us for one of our school tours. Led by parent volunteer tour guides, you will have the chance to see classrooms in action and also have the time to ask questions.

Thank you for your interest in The Avery Coonley School!

Paul Barton
Head of School

Admission Steps

Early Childhood 2008-2009 (Three years old by Sept. 1)

• Complete the application form and mail it with the application fee by Feb. 1st.
• Applications will continue to be accepted past the deadline while screening dates are still available.
• Sign up for a one-hour screening by contacting the Admission Office. Screening dates are in March.

Junior Kindergarten 2008-2009 (Four years old by Sept. 1)

• Complete the application form and mail it with the application fee by Feb. 1st.
• Applications will continue to be accepted past the deadline while screening dates are still available.
• Sign up for a one-hour playgroup screening by contacting the Admission Office. Dates to be announced.

Kindergarten 2008-2009 (Five years old by Sept. 1)

• Complete the application form and mail it with the application fee.
• Applications will continue to be accepted past the deadline while testing appointments are still available.
• Application deadline is December 31st.
• All Kindergarten applicants will be notiified of specific testing procedures and deadlines.

First Group through Eighth Group 2008-2009

• Complete the application form and mail it with the application fee. Upon receipt of your application, the school will send you a list of psychologists.
• Schedule a standardized intelligence test with a psychologist. Intelligence testing with a score of 91^st percentile or above with consistent subtest scores qualifies a student for the next step in the admission process.
• Send copies of report cards, achievement test results and a letter of recommendation for grades 1 – 8.
• Make an appointment for your child to come to ACS for a visit.
• Make an appointment with the Admission Director for a parent interview, unless you are a current ACS parent.