
A Conversation with the Head of School
A conversation with Head of School Jason Patera.
A conversation with Head of School Jason Patera.
Interested parents and students are invited to visit a schedule of five academic classes. Sessions will be taught in 20-minute intervals so that families are able to explore each of our core subject areas. Each class will be a unique look into our curriculum and direct access to our award-winning faculty. Registration for 2018-2019 Academic Nights will open shortly.
Check-in will begin at 5:30PM and classes will begin at 5:50PM. The evening will conclude at 8:30PM. We hope you can join us!
For any questions or concerns, please contact the Admissions Office at (312) 421-0202.
A conversation with Head of School Jason Patera.
Interested parents and students are invited to visit a schedule of five academic classes. Sessions will be taught in 20-minute intervals so that families are able to explore each of our core subject areas. Each class will be a unique look into our curriculum and direct access to our award-winning faculty. Registration for 2018-2019 Academic Nights will open shortly.
Check-in will begin at 5:30PM and classes will begin at 5:50PM. The evening will conclude at 8:30PM. We hope you can join us!
For any questions or concerns, please contact the Admissions Office at (312) 421-0202.
A conversation with Head of School Jason Patera.
All advancing applicants are required to take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Please visit the ISEE website for information regarding test content, test registration and student study materials. The test lasts from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Please plan on arriving early to check in.
The Academy hosts five testing dates for consideration for enrollment during the 2019-2020 school year:
1. December 15, 2018
2. January 3, 2019
3. January 4, 2019
4. January 5, 2019
5. February 2, 2019
All advancing applicants are required to take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Please visit the ISEE website for information regarding test content, test registration and student study materials. The test lasts from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Please plan on arriving early to check in.
The Academy hosts five testing dates for consideration for enrollment during the 2019-2020 school year:
1. December 15, 2018
2. January 3, 2019
3. January 4, 2019
4. January 5, 2019
5. February 2, 2019
All advancing applicants are required to take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Please visit the ISEE website for information regarding test content, test registration and student study materials. The test lasts from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Please plan on arriving early to check in.
The Academy hosts five testing dates for consideration for enrollment during the 2019-2020 school year:
1. December 15, 2018
2. January 3, 2019
3. January 4, 2019
4. January 5, 2019
5. February 2, 2019
All advancing applicants are required to take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Please visit the ISEE website for information regarding test content, test registration and student study materials. The test lasts from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Please plan on arriving early to check in.
The Academy hosts five testing dates for consideration for enrollment during the 2019-2020 school year:
1. December 15, 2018
2. January 3, 2019
3. January 4, 2019
4. January 5, 2019
5. February 2, 2019
The priority application deadline for enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year is January 11th. Applications submitted by this deadline will be considered during the first round of academic and arts department reviews.
Following this deadline, applications will be considered based on space availability, and applicants will be contacted by the Admissions Office to schedule an audition on an individual basis. We will do our best to expedite the application process for second-round applicants, but we recommend all families submit their application by the initial deadline!
If you are considering tuition assistance, please apply through FACTS by January 11th.
Interested parents and students are invited to visit a schedule of five academic classes. Sessions will be taught in 20-minute intervals so that families are able to explore each of our core subject areas. Each class will be a unique look into our curriculum and direct access to our award-winning faculty. Registration for 2018-2019 Academic Nights will open shortly.
Check-in will begin at 5:30PM and classes will begin at 5:50PM. The evening will conclude at 8:30PM. We hope you can join us!
For any questions or concerns, please contact the Admissions Office at (312) 421-0202.
Second-round applications will be accepted until February 22, 2019.
Applications received during this period will be considered based on space availability, and applicants will be contacted by the Admissions Office to schedule an audition on an individual basis. Until your family has completed an application we cannot reserve an audition date.
All academic paperwork for second-round applications should be submitted as soon as possible.
7th Grade Families! Please join us on March 29, 2019 for 7th Grade Preview Day.
7th Grade Preview Day is an opportunity for students to observe an arts department they are interested in while parents attend an informational session with Head of School Jason Patera and Director of Enrollment Management Kitsana Salyphone. Families will then take a brief tour of the school. Please contact Kitsana or Jessie Phelan, Visit Coordinator, at 312.421.0202 if you have any questions. The event will begin at 3PM and conclude at 4:30PM. Please plan on checking in at 2:45PM! Registration will be up soon.
*Space is limited, and therefore priority will be given to families with students in 7th grade. If your student is currently in 6th grade, and you would like to attend, please contact the Admissions Office.
7th Grade Families! Please join us on April 19, 2019 for 7th Grade Preview Day.
7th Grade Preview Day is an opportunity for students to observe an arts department they are interested in while parents attend an informational session with Head of School Jason Patera and Director of Enrollment Management Kitsana Salyphone. Families will then take a brief tour of the school. Please contact Kitsana or Jessie Phelan, Visit Coordinator, at 312.421.0202 if you have any questions. The event will begin at 3PM and conclude at 4:30PM. Please plan on checking in at 2:45PM! Registration will be up soon.
*Space is limited, and therefore priority will be given to families with students in 7th grade. If your student is currently in 6th grade, and you would like to attend, please contact the Admissions Office.
Applicants must complete the online application before they can schedule an audition. There will be three possible audition days during the 2017-2018 Admissions Season. Auditions are scheduled in the mornings first and may go into the afternoon depending on the number of applicants scheduled.
FACTS applications will also be due on January 12th.
All advancing applicants are required to take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Please visit the ISEE website for information regarding test content, test registration and student study materials. The test lasts from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Please plan on arriving earlier to check in.
The Academy hosts four testing dates this year:
Saturday, December 16th
Wednesday, January 3rd
Thursday, January 4th
Saturday, January 6th
Applicants must complete the online application before they can schedule an audition. There will be three possible audition days during the 2017-2018 Admissions Season. Auditions are scheduled in the mornings first and may go into the afternoon depending on the number of applicants scheduled.
With the Department's Classical Vocal Recital.
During the Department's fall Exhibition.
Applicants must complete the online application before they can schedule an audition. There will be three possible audition days during the 2017-2018 Admissions Season. Auditions are scheduled in the mornings first and may go into the afternoon depending on the number of applicants scheduled.
With the Department's Fall Jazz Concert.
Each year students put a show highlighting the work of each department in support of HIV/AIDS research and support. The show will run for three nights in September.
7th Grade Families! Come hear from faculty, students, and administration as we show you around The Academy. Registration is open now!
Decision notifications for first-round applications (submitted prior to December 8th) will be sent on March 3rd. Decision notifications for second-round applicants will be sent on a rolling basis.
All academic paperwork for second-round applications needs to be submitted by Friday, February 10th.
Information session with Visual Arts Chair Margy Stover and Visual Arts students prior to the juried exhibit at 5PM.