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Admissions Office

Our Admissions team looks forward to personally working with you and discussing what Oak Hall has to offer your child. If you are interested in learning more about the admissions process, how to arrange a visit, financial aid assistance/scholarship opportunities, or have any questions, please contact our team!

Director of Enrollment Management
Nancy Coleman
ncoleman@oakhall.org
Tel: 352.332.3609 x 112
Fax: 352.332.4975

Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
Katharine Poniatowski
kponiatowski@oakhall.org
Tel: 352.332.3609 x 113
Fax: 352.332.4975

Address
Oak Hall School Admissions Office
1700 SW 75th Street
Gainesville, FL 32607

Admissions Timeline

October 1st: Priority Admissions to siblings of current Oak Hall Eagles
November 1st: Admissions application open to the public
November – May: Early Childhood Learning Center assessments (3-year-old Preschool-Kindergarten) and ongoing notification of admission decisions until classes are full
December 15th – January 31st: 6th Grade Honor Scholarship application process
February 1st: Admissions committee begins the application review process, Grades 1-12
February – May: Ongoing notification of admission decisions, Grades 1-12

Steps to Apply

Early Childhood Learning Center (3-Year-Old Preschool-Kindergarten)

3-Year-Old Preschool and 4-Year-Old Junior Kindergarten

  1. Submit an online application.
  2. A birth certificate, current Florida Certificate of Immunization (Form DH 680), and Florida School Entry Health Exam (Form DH 3040) are required to be uploaded prior to scheduling the admissions assessment. Health forms from out-of-state agencies will not be accepted.
  3. A member from the Enrollment Management Team will contact you to schedule a student assessment with our Testing Coordinator as soon as your complete online application is reviewed. Preschool applicants must be at least 3 years old and potty trained before we can complete the admissions assessment.
  4. Prospective students will complete a 15-30 minute developmental assessment with our Testing Coordinator. Additionally, they will participate in a 30-minute classroom visit to interact with peers and experience our learning environment.

PLEASE NOTE: Preschool applicants must be 3 years old before September 1st and must be potty-trained. Junior Kindergarten applicants must be 4 years old before September 1st and must be potty-trained. Also, be mindful that we do not offer any tuition assistance for these ages. Tuition assistance is available as early as Kindergarten.

Kindergarten (5-year-olds) 

  1. Submit an online application.
  2. Student Evaluation Form completed electronically by applicant’s current teacher.
  3. A birth certificate, current Florida Certificate of Immunization (Form DH 680), and Florida School Entry Health Exam (Form DH 3040) are required to be uploaded prior to scheduling the admissions assessment. Health forms from out-of-state agencies will not be accepted.
  4. A member from the Enrollment Management Team will contact you to schedule a student assessment with our Testing Coordinator as soon as your complete online application is reviewed.
  5. Prospective students will complete a 30-minute developmental assessment with our Testing Coordinator. Additionally, they will participate in a 30-minute classroom visit to interact with peers and experience our learning environment.

PLEASE NOTE: Kindergarten applicants must be 5 years old before September 1st.

Have any questions about our admissions process, tuition assistance, or state scholarships? Our Admissions team would love to hear from you! Contact our Director of Enrollment Management, Nancy Coleman, or our Assistant Director of Enrollment Management, Katharine Poniatowski.

Lower School (Grades 1-5)

  1. Submit an online application.
  2. A birth certificate, current Florida Certificate of Immunization (Form DH 680), and Florida School Entry Health Exam (Form DH 3040) are required to be uploaded prior to scheduling the admissions assessment. Health forms from out-of-state agencies will not be accepted.
  3. Submit a copy of the student’s current year first semester report card and prior year final report card.
  4. Submit a copy of the student’s most recent and prior year standardized test scores (i.e. Iowa Assessment, FSA, or any state-administered standardized test).
  5. Submit a copy of a student’s current year and prior year Discipline/Behavior Report or statement that indicates no prior history.
  6. Student Evaluation Form completed electronically by applicant’s current teacher.
  7. A member from the Enrollment Management Team will contact you to schedule a student assessment with our Testing Coordinator as soon as your complete online application and all required supporting documents are reviewed.
  8. Prospective students will complete a 30-45 minute assessment with our Testing Coordinator. The assessment includes a reading, writing, and math section. Additionally, they will participate in a shadow day to interact with peers and experience our learning environment.

Have any questions about our admissions process, tuition assistance, or state scholarships? Our Admissions team would love to hear from you! Contact our Director of Enrollment Management, Nancy Coleman, or our Assistant Director of Enrollment Management, Katharine Poniatowski.

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

  1. Submit an online application.
  2. A birth certificate, current Florida Certificate of Immunization (Form DH 680), and Florida School Entry Health Exam (Form DH 3040) are required of all new students prior to scheduling the admissions assessment. Health forms from out-of-state agencies will not be accepted.
  3. Submit a copy of the student’s current year first semester report card and prior year final report card.
  4. Submit a copy of the student’s most recent and prior year standardized test scores (i.e. Iowa Assessment, FSA, or any state-administered standardized test).
  5. Submit a copy of a student’s current year and prior year Discipline/Behavior Report or statement that indicates no prior history.
  6. Student Evaluation Form completed electronically by applicant’s current Math and English teachers.
  7. A member from the Enrollment Management Team will contact you to schedule an interview and a shadow day once a complete application and all required supporting documents are reviewed.
  8. The Enrollment Management Team may require testing during the shadow day if an area of concern is identified in the admissions application.

Have any questions about our admissions process, tuition assistance, or state scholarships? Our Admissions team would love to hear from you! Contact our Director of Enrollment Management, Nancy Coleman, or our Assistant Director of Enrollment Management, Katharine Poniatowski.

Upper School (Grades 9-12)

  1. Submit an online application.
  2. A birth certificate, current Florida Certificate of Immunization (Form DH 680), and Florida School Entry Health Exam (Form DH 3040) are required of all new students prior to scheduling the admissions assessment. Health forms from out-of-state agencies will not be accepted.
  3. Submit a copy of the student’s current year first semester report card and prior year final report card.
  4. Submit a copy of the student’s most recent and prior year standardized test scores (i.e. Iowa Assessment, FSA, or any state-administered standardized test).
  5. Submit a copy of a student’s current year and prior year Discipline/Behavior Report or statement that indicates no prior history.
  6. Student Evaluation Forms completed electronically by applicant’s current Math and English teachers.
  7. A member from the Enrollment Management Team will contact you to schedule an interview and a shadow day once a complete application and all required supporting documents are reviewed.
  8. The Enrollment Management Team may require testing during the shadow day if an area of concern is identified in the admissions application.

Have any questions about our admissions process, tuition assistance, or state scholarships? Our Admissions team would love to hear from you! Contact our Director of Enrollment Management, Nancy Coleman, or our Assistant Director of Enrollment Management, Katharine Poniatowski.

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Ready to apply? We are always looking for enthusiastic, mission-appropriate students to join our learning community. We look forward to learning more about your family, your child’s academic goals, and how Oak Hall can best support their success!

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