Applying to TRS
Our best advice to prospective families is, apply early! Many families are surprised to learn that our enrollment timeline begins the year before the school year in question.
We begin accepting enrollment applications for the next school year in October of the current year.
Example: For the 2020-2021 school year, applications open on October 1, 2019.
STUDENT placement by age
We place children according to their age on August 31 in the year of admission.Example: A child who is four years old on August 31, 2019 will be considered for placement in the 2019-2020 preschool fours class.
applications for the 2020-2021 school year
Online applications open October 1, 2019 for the 2020-2021 school year.
priority order for placement
As a general rule, we place students in the following order:
- Re-enrolling students
- Siblings of re-enrolling students
- New students
supporting Documentation
During the application process you'll be prompted to provide a copy of your child's birth certificate and vaccination records. You'll also be asked for a copy of your child's latest progress report from your child's previous school, and confidential teacher evaluations for Preschool 4s through 5th grade. The online application will guide you through the steps and provide a checklist of required documentation.
The non-refundable application fee is $90 per child.
Disclosure of Important Information: If your child has been recommended for or received any of the following services or assessments, we will ask you to provide further information along with copies of assessments, therapy reports and/or individualized education plans (IEPs).
- psychological, behavioral or educational
- occupational or physical therapy
- visual, hearing or speech
- academic tutoring
CLASS VISITS FOR elementary applicants
Kindergarten applicants are required to attend a kindergarten applicant visit, typically scheduled in January. This two-hour visit is structured like a preschool class, with center time, circle time, snack, and outdoor play. Applicants who have applied by Jan. 5 will be invited to visit once applications are complete.
Applicants for grades 1-5 are required to attend a two-day visit in the classroom with the applicant's current grade cohort. The applicant participates in all activities as a student during those two days. Applicants who have applied by our first application deadline (TBA) will be invited to visit once applications are complete. Applicants who apply after our first application deadline will be invited to visit if there is a possible opening.
FINANCIAL AID
Families who apply for and are granted financial assistance will receive a preliminary aid award at the time of the enrollment offer.
More information about financial aid applications
Questions?
Contact Karen Peterson in our admissions office at kpeterson@raleighschool.org or call 919-828-5351 ext. 117.
