We are excited that you are exploring Schechter for your child and family. Below are important dates and a checklist of our admissions process for the 2023-2024 school year. Please reach out to Hillary Dunn, Director of Admissions, at admissions@schechter.org or 847.412.5600 with any questions.
Admissions Calendar
Schedule a tour to experience SCHECHTER in action and see our new 21st century learning environment. Meet with Hillary Dunn, Director of Admissions, and Dr. Lena Kushnir, Head of School, for a personalized visit.
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October 25, 2022 | 7pm
Prospective Parent Open House with Dr. Lena Kushnir
Prospective Parent Open House with Dr. Lena Kushnir
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November 20, 2022 | 9:30-11:30am
Prospective Family Discovery Fair
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December 15, 2022
Flexible Tuition Applications due for New/Returning Students
Flexible Tuition Applications due for New/Returning Students
January 26, 2023 or February 7, 2023 | 9am-10:30am
Morning of Kindergarten
Morning of Kindergarten
March 1, 2023
Kindergarten Admissions Decisions and Flexible Tuition Determinations published
Kindergarten Admissions Decisions and Flexible Tuition Determinations published
March 15, 2023
New Student Registration for Continuous Enrollment and Deposit due
New Student Registration for Continuous Enrollment and Deposit due
Admissions Checklists
List of 3 items.
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Ginsburg Early Childhood Center Admissions Process
For more information, contact Zahava Berman, Director, at 847.674.3206. -
Kindergarten Admissions Process
- Submit an online Inquiry Form
- Complete an online Admission Application
- Complete online Release Form
- Explore Flexible Tuition (optional)
- Child’s preschool teacher completes Teacher Evaluation Form
- Submit all documentation of early intervention and/or support services (including speech, OT, PT)
- Submit Birth Certificate and state-required immunization and medical forms
- Parents notified of admissions decision
- Complete online registration for Continuous Enrollment
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1st-8th Grade Admissions Process
- Complete Schechter’s online Inquiry Form
- Complete online Admission Application
- Complete online Release Form
- Explore Flexible Tuition (optional)
- Submit student’s most recent report cards and standardized test scores
- Student’s current teacher(s) (preferably Math and Language Arts) complete Teacher Evaluation Form
- Submit all documentation of early intervention and/or support services (including speech, OT, PT)
- Submit Birth Certificate and state-required immunization and medical forms
- Parents notified of admissions decision
- Complete online registration for Continuous Enrollment
Each morning our kids wake up excited to go to school. They have teachers who support, challenge, inspire, and nurture them. We know how fortunate we are to be a part of the Schechter community.”
– Jamie and Greg Goodman, Current Parents
A partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community.
We appreciate the generous assistance provided by the Bernard Heerey Family Foundation Seventh Grade Scholarship Program for our Schechter families. Solomon Schechter Day School accepts students and parents of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation or gender identity.
We appreciate the generous assistance provided by the Bernard Heerey Family Foundation Seventh Grade Scholarship Program for our Schechter families. Solomon Schechter Day School accepts students and parents of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Administrative Office: 3210 Dundee Road Northbrook, IL 60062 847.498.2100
