Admission
Halifax Academy seeks to enroll academically motivated students capable of responding to a challenging curriculum. A successful educational outcome requires the collaboration of parents: as partners in the child’s education, as supporters of Halifax Academy’s standards and as active participants in the life of the school community.
At Halifax Academy the admissions process is one of information gathering, assessment and evaluation. The goal of the admissions process is to determine the likelihood of a “good fit” for the child, the family and the Academy. The family, seeking a quality education, also recognizes that a private school is more than its classroom academics. A private school is a community of shared aspirations and high expectations.
Our admissions process is designed to give parents sufficient information about the school’s policies, programs and philosophy to make an informed judgment. After all the objective evaluations have been made, the final determination will likely be a subjective determination as to whether or not there is likely to be a “good fit.” The process will include academic testing and screening of applicants, review of written recommendations, student visits to and participation in our classrooms, and parent interviews with school administrators.
If you would like to pursue the possibility of a Halifax Academy education for your child, please contact the Academy to arrange a tour of the campus. A visit to Halifax Academy is not complete unless it includes an opportunity to meet our teachers and students. We also highly recommend that you attend one of our open houses scheduled on select days during the academic year .
Applications are currently being accepted for enrollment for the 2008-2009 school year. Class sizes will be limited, so you should respond early to ensure availability of space.
