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Admissions Process

Get to Know Golden Hills School with a Tour

Call us at (916) 933-0100 to schedule your tour

  • Visit and observe the classes in action
  • Meet our staff and faculty
  • Meet some of our students and parents

Student Visit Day

Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten

We will invite your child for an assessment with one of our head teachers to ensure your child’s readiness for our program. The JK assessment will last approximately 20 minutes and will be scheduled in mid-March. For Kindergarten, we will schedule a morning for the applicant to visit in the JK class.

First through Eighth Grade

Your child is invited to spend the day at GHS with their current grade level. A lunch and a snack should be brought to school and your child may want to wear clothing in red or navy blue that matches our uniform. Parents MUST fill out an emergency card at the Front Office prior to leaving GHS. During the visit, your child will be assigned a “student buddy” to help guide them through the day. Your child will be assessed in math and language arts, and the assessment will occur as a part of their regular school day and no preparation is necessary.

Complete the Application Process

Golden Hills School operates on a “rolling admissions” basis and applications are handled on a “first come, first served” basis. It is important that ALL of your application materials are returned promptly. An admissions file is considered complete when all required forms have been received.

List of Required Admissions Forms

  • Admissions Application with the non-refundable $35 application fee payable by check or cash.
  • Report cards for the past two years, including teacher comments
  • Teacher Recommendation Form for students in grades 1st -8th
  • Standardized Test Scores (i.e. ERB, CTBS, SAT, ISEC, CAT, etc.)

If you wish, please include copies of any awards, certificates, or examples of work that you feel will give us better insight into your child's capabilities and personality. Once we have received all your forms, we will contact you to schedule a Student Visiting Day.

Decision Notifications

After all application materials are received and the school visit and assessment have taken place, the Admissions Committee will meet to determine acceptance. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis as space permits. In most cases for mid­year applicants, parents can expect an admissions notification within 48 hours of their child's visit and file being completed. Notifications for following year applicants may take as long as two weeks to arrive.

Registration and Enrollment

Upon acceptance, parents will receive an Enrollment Contract. Parents generally have 1 to 2 weeks to review, initial, and sign the Enrollment Contract and to return it with the Enrollment Fee in order to complete the admissions process and to secure their child's enrollment at Golden Hills School.

We appreciate your interest and look forward to meeting you. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 916.933.0100 or contact us at admissions@goldenhillsschool.net.

*Admission decisions are separate from financial aid decisions.