Admissions
"Our image of the child is rich in potential, strong, powerful, competent and, most of all, connected to adults and other children."
- Loris Malaguzzi
THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS
We can't wait to meet you!
We are truly excited to get to know you and your child. Our admissions process aims to empower parents and guardians with knowledge about our innovative elementary school model. We are honored to connect with you to envision how A New Leaf can nurture your child’s growth toward their personal potential.
Inquire Here
To receive information about A New Leaf School including admissions, inquire here.
You'll receive our Recorded Parent Information Session immediately upon inquiring.
Visit With Us
As of March 20, we are in Rolling Admissions to fill remaining spots for students entering Bridge Kindergarten through 2nd Grade for the 2023-2024 school year.
We also are establishing a waitlist for our 2024-2025 school year.
"Rolling Admissions" means we will process and accept students in the order we receive their completed online application, requested documents and prospective student visit.
We'd love to meet with you!
Email admissions@anewleafschool.com or call (713) 242-9752.
Or join us at Coffee with the Founders held on Fridays at the Asch Building.
Or bring the kids for monthly Kid Makers fun with us at (free) upcoming Asch Events!
Complete Your Application
To apply for the 2023-2024 school year, submit an application.
Our application requires a teacher recommendation, most recent report card, birth certificate and application fee.
*Please note:
We do not require admissions testing.
The ADMISSIONS TIMELINE
Important Dates
October 2022
Parent Information Events Begin
Starting in October, we have in-person or virtual parent information sessions monthly through February 2023. You are also invited to join our Founders for coffee to connect with Kate and Heather.
January 20th, 2023
Application Deadline
Our first-round admissions deadline is January 20, 2023, and includes a nonrefundable application fee of $75. In order to be considered in the first round of admissions, our online application and all requested documents including the application fee must be received by this date.
January 2023
Prospective Student Visits
We will reach out in January 2023 with information to schedule a prospective student visit which is a part of our applications process.
March 10, 2023
Decisions
At A New Leaf, we want what is best for your child. Through our admissions process, we are committed to extending our fullest care and consideration to each family. We are open to explore how we can support your child as a potential student at our school.
Decisions for admission are based on a combination of factors including prospective student and/or family visits, teacher recommendations, interviews and transcripts. We do not require admissions testing; however, in some cases, we will request additional information. A New Leaf School will email decisions for admission on March 10, 2023.
Annual Tuition
In our 4 multiage classrooms, students construct knowledge and build skills with their hands, hearts and minds.
Tactile, creative materials are employed daily across all grade levels; similarly, technology is integrated with interest-driven student work.
Tuition is paid over 10 months in a monthly installment plan.
*As a new school, we cannot offer financial assistance for the 2023-2024 school year. However, we are eager to offer this in the future.
Tuition Rate*
$25,465
Additional costs
Registration Fee: $500
Activities Fee: $500
Daily Hours**
7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
*Tuition includes a daily hot meal served family-style.
**Morning carline drop off begins at 7:30 a.m.
Optional Extended Day Services
We're excited to partner with iKids to provide quality after-school care and fun enrichment classes. Parents can choose 1-5 days of Stay and Play (to 5:30 p.m.) and/or Enrichment Classes (to 3:45 p.m.) that vary by trimester. Those in Stay and Play can add Enrichment Classes at a discounted rate.
Stay and Play
hours of care
2:45-5:30 p.m.
Details
Choose 1-5 days/week ($95-$335 per month)
After-School Enrichment Classes
hours of care
2:45-3:45 p.m.
Details
Choose 1-5 classes/week ($70-$299 per month)
Classes include Sports, Robotics, Cooking, Drama and more!
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Questions?
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