ELEMENTARY
Each year parents tell us that admissions to independent schools is very stressful, especially because the process is so laborious and time consuming.  We hear you and this year we are offering parents an option.  If Cliff Valley School is your first choice for an elementary education, you can streamline the admissions process by applying for Early Admissions.  By applying for Early Admissions your family will enjoy the benefits of priority scheduling for classroom visits and parent interviews, admission notification a full 5 weeks before other schools, and the opportunity to join the Cliff Valley community for school events several months before the start of the 2011-2012 school year.

Elementary Early Admission Process

Early Admission Application
Complete the Elementary Application (2 pages) and attach a non-refundable $80 application fee and a copy of the child’s birth certificate.  Applications are available starting November 1, 2010.

Applications must be received in the school office by Friday, February 5, 2010. You will be sent a receipt once your application has been received by the school office.

Teacher Information Form
Submit the Teacher Information Form (2 pages) with an addressed, stamped envelope to the child’s current teacher for completion.  Completed Teacher Information Forms are to be mailed directly to Cliff Valley and are due in the school office by Friday, February 5, 2010.

Transcript Release Form
Complete the Transcript Release Form (1 page) for students applying to 1st - 5th grades and submit to child's current or most recent school office so that grades, standardized test scores, evaluations, etc. can be sent to Cliff Valley School.

Early Admission Classroom Visit 
All new Kindergarten through 2nd Grade applicants to the Elementary Program will be contacted by school staff to attend a classroom visit, scheduled for Saturday, February 20, 2010.  All 3rd through 5th Grade applicants will be contacted to schedule a classroom visit during a regular school day. 

Early Admission Notification
Letters will be sent to families in the Early Admission process on Monday, March 1, 2010 notifying them of admission decisions. Signed enrollment contracts and the first tuition installment must be received by the Cliff Valley School office no later than Friday, March 12, 2010 to secure placement. All tuition payments for Early Admission are non-refundable. 

Students placed on our waiting list will be offered places as appropriate openings occur.

If you are considering several independent schools, then our regular admissions process is for you.