Admissions Process

Pembroke Hill seeks to enroll academically qualified students from all segments of the community, regardless of socio-economic, racial, religious or geographic backgrounds. We look for intellectually curious students who will contribute to our academic and extracurricular programs and who will benefit from a Pembroke Hill education. Our goal is to build a community that nourishes all of our students both intellectually and emotionally.

When reviewing applications, the admissions committee will consider: academic ability; academic performance; character; interests, talents and extracurricular activities; family support of an applicant’s educational requirements; and the ability of the school to serve the needs of the applicant.

Important Dates and Deadlines

Applications are now being accepted for 2019-20. Our first round admissions deadline is Feb. 1. Please contact the office of admissions for space availability in specific grades. We look forward to hearing from you.

Additional information regarding screenings and admissions testing can be found in the Apply section of our website or through the Screenings/Tests tab above.

Supporting Materials

In addition to the application for admission, each application at Pembroke Hill requires supporting documentation and information. Once you have entered the admissions portal, you will see the required information. Through our portal you will be able to track each of your steps as you complete the admissions process. As a general rule, the required materials are as follows:

Early Childhood*

Lower School*

Middle and Upper School*

Application

Application

Application

Parent Questionnaire

Parent Questionnaire

Student Questionnaire

Screening

Screening (K-1)

Student Essay


Student Visit Day (2-5)

Student Shadow Day


Teacher Recommendation

Admissions Testing


Previous School Records

Teacher Recommendations



(Math and English)



Previous School Records


*All of these steps are explained in the admissions portal.


Birthday Cutoffs

  • Applicants must be 2 years old by July 1, 2019 in order to be considered for early years.
  • Applicants must be 3 years old by July 1, 2019 in order to be considered for preschool.
  • Applicants must be 4 years old by July 1, 2019 in order to be considered for prekindergarten.
  • Applicants must be 5 years old by July 1, 2019 in order to be considered for kindergarten.

Open House/Tour

Admission Events

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To register for an open house, click here.

Shadow Days/Visits

As part of the admissions process, applicants from grades 2-12 experience a school day at Pembroke Hill. Applicants for grades 2-5 will visit in their current grade level. Prospective students for grades 6 and 9 visit for a full day in the grade level into which they will be entering. Applicants for grades 7, 8 and 10-12 visit in their current grade level.

For incoming grades 2-5, please contact Samantha Piper, spiper@pembrokehill.org to schedule a student visit during the school day.

For incoming grades 6-12, please contact Bart Robertson, brobertson@pembrokehill.org to schedule a shadow day during the school day.

Screenings/Tests

Screening Dates (Early Years - Grade 1)

Group screenings for the 2019-20 admissions cycle will be:
Dec. 1, 8 a.m.-Noon, Early Years
Dec. 8, 8 a.m.-Noon, Preschool and Prekindergarten
Jan. 26, 8:30 a.m.-Noon, Early Childhood Makeup Screenings
Jan. 26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Kindergarten and Grade 1 Admissions Screenings

Please contact Samantha Piper, spiper@pembrokehill.org to sign up for a screening.

Email Samantha

Assessments (Grades 2 - 5)
For more information regarding assessments for applicants in grades 2 - 5, contact Samantha Piper, spiper@pembrokehill.org.

Email Samantha

Admissions Testing Dates (Grades 6 - 9)
Admissions testing dates for the 2019-20 admissions cycle are:
Nov. 10, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Dec. 1, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Jan. 12, 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Register for Testing

For more information regarding testing, contact Bart Robertson, brobertson@pembrokehill.org.