Admission Information
To assist you in understanding the admission process at Green Hedges, we have provided responses to our most frequently asked questions. As always, please contact us if you seek more information.
Do you have an application deadline?
Yes. Applications and all supporting paperwork should be submitted no later than February 15, 2007. Applications received after the deadline will be processed and considered if available space exists.
Do you offer campus tours?
Yes. Campus tours are given at 9:00 a.m. every Wednesday, October through March. If you cannot attend the Wednesday morning tour, please call the Admission Office to schedule a more convenient time. All families are encouraged, though not required, to tour the School and talk with the Director of Admission. We want all parents to make the most informed decision regarding their child’s education, and this visit allows for the best understanding of Green Hedges and our mission.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. Green Hedges has always embraced the diversity that characterizes and strengthens our community. To support this commitment, we provide financial aid to families in an effort to balance our student body, support enrollment objectives, and meet the financial needs of qualified students who cannot afford full tuition costs.
Parents seeking financial aid must file (online) a Financial Aid for Student Tuition (FAST) application with Independent School Management (ISM) by February 28. For consideration of aid, a request letter must be mailed to the GHS Financial Aid Committee in an envelope marked "CONFIDENTIAL" and be accompanied by a copy of the FAST information, federal income tax forms and schedules or profit/loss statements for self-employed individuals, W-2 forms, the student's federal income tax forms (if filed), and IRS Form 4506.
Where do your graduates go after Green Hedges?
We can proudly say that our graduates typically enter the most respected private and public high schools in the area. For a listing of schools recently attended by our graduates go to Life After 8th Grade.
Is Green Hedges School accredited?
Yes. Green Hedges School is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) and is affiliated with the American Montessori Society (AMS). We are also members of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the National Middle School Association (NMSA), the Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington (AISGW), and the Washington Small Schools Association (WSSA).
What are your school hours?
8:15 a.m.–3:15 p.m.
Half Day Montessori: 8:15 a.m.–12:00 noon
Do you offer before- and after-school care?
Yes. Children may be dropped off as early as 7:45 a.m. at no charge to the parents. The extended day program is an option for all Green Hedges students who require after-school care. Half Day Montessori students may enroll in the program starting 12:00 noon. The Half Day students eat lunch (which they bring from home), have playtime, and a rest period. All other students may enroll in the extended day program from 3:15 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Fees for this service vary. For a listing of after-school activities, please visit the After-School Programs website.
Do you offer a hot lunch?
No. All students bring lunch and snack from home and eat with their classes. Milk may be purchased daily. Green Hedges PTO offers for an additional fee a weekly sandwich lunch on Mondays and Tuesdays and a hot pizza meal on Fridays.
How would you describe the children who attend Green Hedges?
Green Hedges School accepts children who are motivated and able to learn, will benefit from our enriched curriculum, and embrace the School’s Mission and Core Values.
Is there an age requirement for the Montessori program?
Yes. Children must be three-years-old by September 30 and toilet trained to enter the Montessori program. Children may successfully enter the program at ages four and five if they have the ability to interact positively with others, an appropriate degree of self-control, listening skills, and a willingness to learn.
Do you require testing?
No testing is required for children applying to the Montessori Program. Children applying for Grade 1 and up are required to have the WISC-I-III WISC-IV or the WISC-IV Integrated assessment.
How do I apply?
Parents wishing to apply for their child’s admission should:
- Submit a completed application and the $65 application fee to the Admission Office.
- Complete age-appropriate recommendation forms. Parents should give the recommendation forms to the child’s present teachers and request that the completed forms be sent directly to Green Hedges.
- Schedule an assessment if applicable at a professional evaluation center.
- Schedule an appointment with the Admission Office for the child’s classroom visit.
- Arrange for the child’s present school to mail an official transcript of grades and test scores for the current and previous years to the Admission Office.
What factors do you consider when making admission decisions?
Green Hedges seeks to admit students who will be successful in our program. Admission is based upon academic records, recommendation statements, formal assessment results, and a personal interview. The student assessment visit, which assesses developmental readiness, academic aptitude, behavioral matters, and work habits at age appropriate levels, also informs the School’s decision. Green Hedges School does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, or national origin in the administration of its educational policies.
When are decisions made?
Admission decisions are made when the entire application process has been completed. Letters of notification will be mailed on or before March 10th.
How do I get more information?
If you have additional questions please contact the Admission Office at (703) 938-8323 (ext. 228) or e-mail Leslie Dixon, Director of Admission, at ldixon@greenhedges.org.
