APPLYING TO DURHAM ACADEMY
We can’t wait to get child and your
Even after you have entered your applicant information, to check the Application Portal to ensure that (teacher recommendations, school
You may want to bookmark so that you can access
get to know your your family!
information, it is essential that you continue that the remaining elements of your application school records, etc.) are completed. bookmark the Application Portal access it regularly.
1.
Start by entering information for and your
1. entering basic for your child your family.
a photo your child.
Parent/caregiver (all grade
Tip: You may wish to type your responses and then copy/paste them
Parent/caregiver questionnaire
grade levels)
200 words for each question. responses in another document them into the application.
Student questionnaire (grades
questionnaire (grades 5–12)
must be hand-written.
scan of their answers.
all pages of the document are included.
2 teachers
Pre-K & Kindergarten: 1 teacher/caregiver Grades
Please ask these teachers to look out for an email from
which will be sent immediately. They may need to check We recommend that teachers wait until November to complete sufficient time to know the applicant.
As the Dec. 9 deadline approaches, we suggest that you recommendations have been submitted — and offer gentle
Grades 1–6: teachers Grades 7–12: 1 math & 1 English
Veracross (system@mail.veracross.com), check their spam folder. complete the recommendation form to allow for you check the Application Portal to see if your teacher gentle reminders to these teachers if necessary.
school records.
Grades 1–12:
current quarter, trimester or semester report card the Application Portal, and share it with They should submit this information to keep records, the form is still required; records available.”
8. Participate in assessments
Pre-K & Kindergarten:
1 group evaluation* & 1 individual evaluation*
Grades 1–4:
1 group evaluation*
*These evaluations are hosted at Durham Academy. Check the date and time of your evaluation(s).
**Applicants may take either of these at any test site and
• ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination)
• SSAT (Secondary School Admissions Test)
8. assessments & interviews.
Grades 5–8:
1 admission test**
Grades 9–12:
1 admission test** & 1 student interview
Check the Application Portal regularly for updates on and have scores shared with DA: Examination) — offered at DA
Even after you have entered it is essential that you continue to ensure that the remaining (teacher recommendations, are completed.
You may want to bookmark so that you can access
your applicant information, continue to check the Application Portal elements of your application recommendations, school records, etc.) completed. bookmark the Application Portal access it regularly.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email admissions@da.org.
We look forward to reading your application!
