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The Admissions Process

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We recognize that no paper application or standardized test score can accurately reflect a student’s academic abilities, strengths, and uniqueness. Every student has an opportunity to sit down for a personal meeting with our Head of School and our Director of Admissions to learn more about what we offer here at Westchester. Parents are welcome to meet with us and explore how WHHS will help their children achieve their full potential.

 

The following are required for admission:

 

  • Application and Fee. Complete the Application for Admission (online through our Apply Now link) and submit together with a recent photograph of the applicant and the $125.00 application fee by November 24th.

  • Permission for Release of Student Records. Sign and submit this form to your middle school(s) and have the student’s records sent directly to the Admissions Office by November 24th. Records for grades 6-8 are required.

  • Teacher Recommendation Form. This form should be given to an 8th grade teacher of the applicant’s choice, who should complete and mail or email it directly to the Admissions Office by November 24th.

  • High School Entrance Exams. Applicants must take the “JSAT Level 8 exam,” which is produced by the Consortium of Jewish Day Schools (“COJDS”).  For more information, please visit the COJDS website, https://www.cojds.org.

  • Parents should inquire with their child’s middle school about its participation in the exam and/or visit the JSAT Level 8 website (https://www.cojds.org/jsat-level-8/).

  • Student Visit and Interview. From December through February, students will experience life at Westchester when they visit with other applicants and observe classes, meet students and faculty, and have lunch together.  Student interview will be conducted at the same time.  Students must have a complete admissions file (application, fee, recommendation letter, transcript).

  • Decisions. Letters will be mailed to students in mid-February.

  • Registration. The deadline for registration will be in early March

  • Placement Exams. Placement tests in English and Math will be administered to enrolled students in late May or June.

Transfer Students: Application are accepted on a rolling-basis. Students will be required to submit a completed application, academic records for grades six to their current high school grade, and a teacher recommendation. Upon receipt, a student interview and a meeting the student’s parent(s) will be scheduled.

 

Tuition Assistance: Financial aid is available to families based upon demonstrated need. Please see the Tuition and Tuition Assistance tab in the Admissions section of our website for the application and more detailed information. The deadline for filing a complete application for tuition assistance is January 5, 2024. Applications filed thereafter will require a $100 fee.

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