Admissions

At Charlotte Preparatory School, we have high expectations for all of our students, and evaluate prospective students accordingly. The admissions process is designed to identify a variety of students who demonstrate motivation and the ability to excel. In reviewing applications, the Admissions Committee considers:

Academic performance
Standardized skills assessment
Teacher recommendations
Individual character and talents

A Charlotte Prep student is:

Responsible, self-confident and positive about learning
Able to think critically, analytically, comparatively and to solve problems effectively
Well-mannered, well-spoken and respectful
Open-minded, accepting of others, courageous and empathetic

After our students graduate they will:

Succeed in any high school program of their choosing, and be well prepared for college
Exhibit a perceptive understanding of the larger world
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Think critically, demonstrate creative problem-solving skills, and make the connections necessary to apply knowledge to new situations
Possess organizational and time management skills
Have a confident and respectful sense of themselves as individuals and as learners
Demonstrate respectful relationships with their peers, the adults in their lives and younger children
Make good choices for their personal lives and academic futures

THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS

STEP 1: APPLICATION

A completed Application for Admission is submitted (including the $90 non-refundable application fee). Download applications:

In lieu of submitting a paper application, we also offer the opportunity to apply online.

STEP 2: ADDITIONAL FORMS

All applicants submit the Teacher Recommendation Form to their current schools for completion and return them directly to Charlotte Preparatory School. First through Eighth Grade applicants also submit the Transcript Release Form to their current schools for completion and return them directly to Charlotte Preparatory School.

STEP 3: INTERVIEW / ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT

Pre-Primary, Primary and Transitional Kindergarten: A brief Meet & Greet visit is scheduled for the child during the class work cycle. During this time the teacher will work one-on-one with the applicant and present some lessons using the Montessori materials. Visits usually last about 40 minutes.

Kindergarten: Applicants applying to Kindergarten take the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scales of Intelligence (WPPSI-III) as part of the Charlotte Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) applicant screening process. Please refer to the 2012-2013 CAIS brochure for specific details about this process.

First - Fourth Grades: Applicants applying to First - Fourth Grades take the Woodcock Johnson Cognitive (WJC) as part of the Charlotte Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) applicant screening process. Please refer to the 2012-2013 CAIS brochure for specific details about this process.

Fifth - Eighth Grades: Applicants applying to Fifth-Eighth Grades take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). The ISEE consists of verbal and quantitative ability tests, mathematics and reading comprehension achievement tests, as well as a written essay. The ISEE is given in a group setting through June 2012. After this time it can be administered on an individual basis, by contacting the Charlotte Preparatory School Admissions Office. Please click here to register for the ISEE group testing.

STEP 4: CLASSROOM VISIT

The classroom visit is subject to the results of the academic assessment, thereby preventing an unnecessary or unexcused absence from the applicant's current school record.

STEP 5: CONCLUSION

Charlotte Preparatory School will mail the result of the admissions process to your home address.

TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION

If you would like to receive a brochure, please complete and submit this inquiry form. We will mail the information promptly. You will also receive an email with a login and password that will enable you to complete an on-line application at a later date, if you choose. Should you have any questions, please call our office at 704-366-5994 or contact us via email at admissions@charlotteprep.com.

2011-2012 Open House Dates

Thursday, November 10, 2011 9:30 a.m

(Focus on Montessori Pre-K)

Sunday, November 20, 2011 2 p.m.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 9:30 a.m.

We welcome you to RSVP online for a Charlotte Preparatory School Admissions Open House. Please include your name, your children's names and ages, desired enrollment year and intended grade levels.

Tours of Charlotte Prep

The best way to learn about Charlotte Preparatory School is to visit. Please call the Admissions Office at 704-366-5994 extension 147 to schedule a tour. Or, feel free to stop by for a drop-in tour any Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Tours provide interested families the opportunity to see the whole campus, observe students in the classroom, and meet faculty and administrators. We look forward to seeing you on campus!