THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS

PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN

We always welcome applications and will continue accepting qualified students throughout the summer, as long as space is available.   Tours, testing and play groups can be scheduled on an individual basis. If you would like application information for the upcoming year or a tour of the school, please contact our office at 334.395.8222.

The Application Form

(Pre-K and K)

Complete the application form in full and return to Holy Cross in the enclosed envelope with the non-refundable $50 application fee.  This fee also covers our testing.  Please complete this step first.

Play Groups

(Pre-K and K)

Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten applicants are invited to a brief  “play group” session.  This session allows us to observe applicant’s interaction and behavior in a group setting.  These “play groups” are held by appointment during the first three weeks in February. (Please call the school office at 334-395-8222 to schedule your child’s session.)

Parent Questionnaire

(Pre-K and K)

While your child is participating in a “play group” session, you will be given a parent questionnaire.  Please complete and return this questionnaire by the admission process deadline February 17^th.

The Admissions Test

(K Only)

All prospective kindergarteners take a standardized readiness test.  This test screens key developmental traits across a broad range of skills necessary to begin school.  It is designed to assist in making decisions concerning a child’s readiness to begin kindergarten.  Parents of prospective kindergarteners should call the school office at 334-395-8222 to schedule an individual test time. All testing should be completed by February 17^th.

Teacher Evaluation

(Pre-K and K)

Complete and give your child’s current teacher the Teacher Evaluation form for prospective pre-kindergarteners and kindergarteners and the return envelope.  The teacher should return this Evaluation Form by February 17^th.

The following should all be completed and in the office at Holy Cross by February 17^th to receive first consideration.

Pre-Kindergarten

• Application – due as soon as possible
• Teacher Evaluation – due February 17^th
• Play Group - first three weeks of February  (Call the office to register at 334.395.8222.)
• Parent Questionnaire – as soon as possible following your child’s play group

Kindergarten

• Application – due as soon as possible
• Admission Test – testing should be completed by February 17^th
• Teacher Evaluation – due February 17^th
• Play Group –  first three weeks in February (Call the office to register at 334.395.8222.)
• Parent Questionnaire – as soon as possible following your child’s play group

The results of the admissions process will be mailed in March.

We will continue to accept and thoroughly consider applications received after the deadlines, but only after we have first considered applications filed and completed by our original deadlines.

A campus visit for the candidate and family is recommended, call our office to schedule a tour at 395.8222.  Additional testing and/or a class day visit may be requested by the Admissions Committee.