Application Process

Choosing a school for your child is a big decision, and we are honored that you are considering Shaker Road School.  

Program Enrollment

Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten

Enrollment in our Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten program is based on availability. To start the process, complete the online inquiry form or call our admissions office at (603) 224-0161 to request availability and placement on our wait list. We will contact prospective families to schedule a tour as space in our classrooms becomes available.

Classroom breakdowns are as follows:

• Infant: 12 weeks through 12 months
• Toddler 1: 13-24 months
  
• Toddler 2: 24-36 months
• Pre-Kindergarten: approximately 3 years AND toilet trained to 5 years
  
• Kindergarten: 5 years of age on or before September 30

The Infant and Toddler programs welcome children throughout the year. Pre-Kindergarten students typically join in June (for our summer program), September, or January. Kindergarten students begin at the start of the school year.  On occasion, these entry dates may change based on a student’s need and the school’s availability. Campus tours are offered Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM with a duration of approximately 45 minutes. The tour provides you with an opportunity to learn more about the SRS community, spend time in our classrooms and get any questions you may have answered.

Grades 1-9

To start the process, complete the online inquiry form or call our admissions office at (603) 224-0161. We will contact you to schedule a campus tour. After completing a campus tour, we request that all students spend a day visiting SRS. This gives students the opportunity to experience the school for a full day. Students are matched with a “buddy” in their current grade and asked to participate in the day’s activities. This visit is completed in lieu of a formal interview.

Admissions applications can be found below and should be completed and returned on or before February 1.

Admissions decisions are mailed to the student’s home address in early March. If the student has been awarded any financial assistance, that award will be outlined in the decision letter.

On occasion, SRS will welcome students mid-year depending on space and “fit.”  We welcome families to inquire about this option.

For students applying to Grade 1:

• Application Timeline and Checklist (PDF)
• Application for Admission (PDF) – Includes general application, Parent/Guardian Statement, and Writing Sample form.
• Character Recommendation (PDF)
• Teacher Recomendation (PDF)

For students applying to Grade 2:

• Application Timeline and Checklist
• Application for Admission (PDF) – Includes general application, Parent/Guardian Statement, and Writing Sample form.
• Character Recommendation (PDF)
• Teacher Recommendation (PDF)

For students applying to Grades 3-5:

• Application Timeline and Checklist
• Application for Admission (PDF) – Includes general application, Parent/Guardian Statement, Writing Sample/Short Answer Questions form
• Character Recommendation (PDF)
• Teacher Recommendation (PDF)

For students applying to Grades 6-9:

• Application Timeline and Checklist
• Application for Admission (PDF) – Includes general application, Parent/Guardian Statement, Writing Sample/Short Answer Questions form, and Essay form.
• Character Recommendation
• Teacher Recommendation (PDF) – Includes general teacher recommendation, math recommendation, and language arts recommendation.