Admissions
Preschool Admissions Process
Your child must be age 3 by September 1 and potty-trained.
Inquire: The first step to learning more about Summers-Knoll and determining if it is a good fit for your child is to inquire. By completing our inquiry form, we can follow up with you directly to address your questions, arrange a private tour, and inform you of upcoming prospective family events.
Parent Tour: The best way to learn about Summers-Knoll is by visiting us! We believe the best way to experience Summers-Knoll is through an individual, private tour where you can see the school in action, meet the students, and talk to the teachers while getting all of your questions answered.
Please sign up for a tour by accessing our online admission system to schedule a tour today.
If the available tour slots do not work for you, you can request a tour on the inquiry form and we will reach out to schedule a convenient time.
Application: Our online application gives us the opportunity to learn more about your child as well as what you are looking for in a school. To be considered for admission, given our commitment to maintaining small class sizes, we encourage prospective families to apply as early as possible in advance of their desired start date. The application is required before prospective students do classroom visits.
Applicant Visit: Children applying to SK’s Preschool participate in a 30-minute, small group activity with their prospective peers and accompanied by their parent or caregiver.
Items listed here are located in the application checklist which is part of the parent portal. The parent portal is accessible once an application has been submitted.
- Current Teacher Evaluation Form: Parents are required to submit a teacher recommendation form if their child has participated in a preschool, or child care program. Recommendation forms are sent directly from SchoolAdmin, our online admission system, to the person completing the referral.
- Transcripts: The application checklist on SchoolAdmin will allow transcripts to be uploaded if applicable. We understand that some daycares and preschools do not provide this information.
- Additional Evaluations/Testing: If available, this can be uploaded through the application checklist via our online application portal.
Chat with a Current Parent: Prospective parents have the opportunity to meet virtually with a current Summers-Knoll family. If this is of interest to you, please follow the link in the parent portal application checklist.
Contract: Once the above steps are completed, the admissions team, which consists of administrators and teachers, will review all aspects of a student’s file (school transcript, teacher recommendations, child visit, and any other supplemental material).
Admission decisions are based upon the assessment of a child’s readiness and our commitment to ensuring well-balanced classes with students that would benefit from, and contribute positively to, Summers-Knoll. Parents will be notified via email of decisions.
Out-of-Town & International Application: We regularly work with families who are relocating to the Greater Ann Arbor area, and we welcome out-of-town/international inquiries and applications.
Prior to relocating, in lieu of an in-person tour or open house, we can arrange alternative methods (e.g., a virtual tour, a video conference call) through which you can gain a deeper understanding of Summers-Knoll School.
Please complete our inquiry form, and we will work directly with you to accommodate your specific circumstances. We look forward to assisting you with the application process.
Prior to relocating, in lieu of an in-person tour or open house, we can arrange alternative methods (e.g., a virtual tour, a video conference call) through which you can gain a deeper understanding of Summers-Knoll School.
Please complete our inquiry form, and we will work directly with you to accommodate your specific circumstances. We look forward to assisting you with the application process.
Young Fives - 8th Grade Admissions Process
Inquire: The first step to learning more about Summers-Knoll and determining if it is a good fit for your child is to inquire. By completing our inquiry form, we can follow up with you directly to address your questions, arrange a private tour, and inform you of upcoming prospective family events.
Parent Tour: The best way to learn about Summers-Knoll is by visiting us! We believe the best way to experience Summers-Knoll is through an individual, private tour where you can see the school in action, meet the students, and talk to the teachers while getting all of your questions answered.
Please sign up for a tour by accessing our online admission system to schedule a tour today.
If the available tour slots do not work for you, you can request a tour on the inquiry form and we will reach out to schedule a convenient time.
Application: Our online application gives us the opportunity to learn more about your child as well as what you are looking for in a school. To be considered for admission, given our commitment to maintaining small class sizes, we encourage prospective families to apply as early as possible in advance of their desired start date. The application is required before prospective students do classroom visits.
Applicant Visit: Children applying to Summers-Knoll are required to do a classroom visit.
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- Prospective Young 5s / Kindergartener will visit for one full school day. Summers-Knoll reserves the right to request a second visit day if needed.
- Prospective 1st – 8th Grader will visit for two full school days. Summers-Knoll reserves the right to request additional days if needed. During their visit, prospective students will join their peers in the school day agenda (e.g., classroom instruction and learning, lunch, recess) and take a brief, online NWEA MAP screening assessment.
Items listed here are located in the application checklist which is part of the parent portal. The parent portal is accessible once an application has been submitted.
- Teacher Evaluation Form: Parents are required to submit a teacher recommendation form from their child’s current school, preschool or daycare. Recommendation forms are sent directly from our online parent portal to their current teacher as part of the application process. Once the application is complete, parents can access the “Current Teacher Evaluation Form (non SK)” as part of the application checklist on our online parent portal. If your child has not attended school yet or is homeschooled, this will be handled on an individual basis. At times a child may be enrolled in a class (art, dance, soccer) or may attend a church or synagogue where an adult is able to provide the necessary information.
- Transcripts: The application checklist on SchoolAdmin will allow transcripts to be uploaded if applicable. We understand that some daycares and preschools do not provide this information.
- Additional Evaluations / Testing: If available, this can be uploaded through the application checklist on our online parent portal.
Chat with a Current Parent: Prospective parents have the opportunity to meet virtually with a current Summers-Knoll family. If this is of interest to you, please follow the link in the parent portal application checklist.
Contract: Once the above steps are completed, the admissions team, which consists of administrators and teachers, will review all aspects of a student’s file (school transcript, teacher recommendations, child visit, and any other supplemental material).
Admission decisions are based upon the assessment of a child’s readiness and our commitment to ensuring well-balanced classes with students that would benefit from, and contribute positively to, Summers-Knoll. Parents will be notified via email of decisions.
Admission decisions are based upon the assessment of a child’s readiness and our commitment to ensuring well-balanced classes with students that would benefit from, and contribute positively to, Summers-Knoll. Parents will be notified via email of decisions.
Out-of-Town & International Applications: We regularly work with families who are relocating to the Greater Ann Arbor area, and we welcome out-of-town/international inquiries and applications.
Prior to relocating, in lieu of an in-person tour or open house, we can arrange alternative methods (e.g., a virtual tour, a video conference call) through which you can gain a deeper understanding of Summers-Knoll School.
Please complete our inquiry form and we will work directly with you to accommodate your specific circumstances. We look forward to assisting you with the application process.
