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!

Ann Whitney
Director of Admission

Admission Steps

Early Childhood 2006-2007 (Three years old by Sept. 1)

• Complete the application form and mail it with the application fee. The class for 2006-2007 will be filled by the end of March. If you would like your child to be in a pool of qualified students waiting for an opening, please continue in the process.
• Sign up for a one-hour screening by contacting the Admission Office.

Junior Kindergarten 2006-2007 (Four years old by Sept. 1)

• Complete the application form and mail it with the application fee. We will continue to accept applications until the class is filled.
• Sign up for a one-hour playgroup screening in June by contacting the Admission Office.

Kindergarten 2006-2007 (Five years old by Sept. 1)

• Complete the application form and mail it with the application fee. The class for 2006-2007 will be filled by the end of March. If you would like your child to be in a pool of qualified students waiting for an opening, please continue in the process.
• All Kindergarten applicants will be notiified of specific testing procedures and deadlines.

First Grade through Eighth Grade 2006-2007

• 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 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 before May 15th.
• Make an appointment with the Admission Director for a parent interview, unless you are a current ACS parent.