Admissions FAQs
How do I contact Bennett Day Admissions?
For grades PreK-2, contact Laura Maheshwary, Director of Admissions (PreK-2), at laura.maheshwary@bennettday.org or call 312-236-6388 ext. 1103. You can also directly schedule a call here.
For grades 3-12, contact Stephanie Castrounis, Director of Admissions (3-12), at stephanie.castrounis@bennettday.org or call 312-236-6388 ext. 1603 You can also directly schedule a call here.
When can I apply for the 2023-2024 school year?
We are currently accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year.
Please note: after you click the link above, you will need to:
- Create an account on Ravenna
- Search for Bennett Day School
- Click to start your application
What is Bennett Day School tuition?
Grade | Tuition |
---|---|
PreK (M-F from 8:30-11:30 am) | $17,975* |
PreK (w/ Stay & Play M-F; 8:30-3:15 pm) | $24,875* |
JK-SK | $31,795* |
1st-12th Grade | $33,075* |
More Info on Upper School Tuition |
What are the birthday cut offs at each grade level?
- PreK: 3 years old by September 1, 2023
- JK: 4 years old by September 1, 2023
- SK: 5 years old by September 1, 2023
What is the required admissions playdate for grades PreK-SK? What can I expect?
Applicants will spend time interacting with peers and Bennett Day School teachers in a variety of experiences. PreK applicants should have one trusted adult present with the applicant child at the playdate. Please note due to space limitations, we can only accommodate one adult. JK and SK applicants do not have an adult accompany them in the playdate but an adult should remain in the school building during this time.
Note: Due to potential restrictions due to COVID, this playdate may need to be modified, in which case, further updates will be provided.
What is the required student shadow day for grades 1-12? What can I expect?
If possible, your child will spend the day with us to gain a sense of what our school community is like and for us to get to know him/her/them. Due to possible COVID safety restrictions, we will update as to whether this opportunity will be a full-day in-person visit or a virtual screening.
What is the required student display of creative work for Upper School?
Display of Creative Work:
As part of our Upper School admissions process, we want to really get to know students. Applicants will submit a quality display of creative work that will help us understand who they are. The display should be one page (8.5 by 11) or a media file (video, audio, etc.) lasting one-minute maximum. Ideas for displays could be, but are not limited to:
- Short story
- Lines of code
- Poem
- Drawing
- Painting
- Musical composition
- Video
Submissions can be created specifically for this application or can be something that the student previously produced for another purpose. Students are also asked to submit a short paragraph explaining their submission choice.
What is the enrollment policy at Bennett Day School?
What do you look for when considering an applicant?
What is the student to teacher ratio?
- PreK and JK: 8:1
- SK and Up: 10:1
If my child is denied acceptance, will I be able to find out why?
How do you measure and evaluate student growth?
What subjects does your program include?
In addition to the core subjects of mathematics, literacy, physical sciences and social sciences, the school also offers Spanish, Tinkering and Engineering Sciences (TES), Art, Music, and Physical Education.
What after school programs do you offer?
We offer a variety of after-school programs for PreK-12th grade students that extend until 5:30 pm each day.
This includes Stay & Play (for PreK students only), AfterCare for PreK-SK, Bennett & Beyond enrichment programs for 1st-4th, and Clubs and Athletics for 5th-12th.
Do the Early Childhood classroom schedules include a nap?
- The PreK Stay and Play program includes an afternoon naptime.
- The JK schedule includes an afternoon naptime.