High School Placement

 

The role of KIPP High School Placement is to assist the family with the process of applying to high schools. We build strong relationships with both local and boarding schools, and work hard to make the process as clear and efficient as possible for both families and schools.

 

Students may be eligible to apply to public schools, which are free, or private schools, which charge tuition. Students apply to private high schools in the fall of their 8^th grade year and to the magnet lottery in the spring of their 8^th grade year. 

 

Schools evaluate students based on grades, standardized test scores, student activities, teacher recommendations, and a student essay/application. 

 

1. Commit to learning about all high school options

2. Stay informed about all paperwork, deadlines, and events

3. Complete applications, forms, and financial aid information and return them promptly

4. Stay involved in the application process by attending meetings and counseling your student

 

April

·         7^th grade High School Placement Parent Meeting

May-July

·         Individual family meetings

·         Families research high schools and learn about admission requirements

August

·         Parents and students select their five top high school choices

·         Parents and students receive academic performance summary

September

·         HSP Manager, Staff, and School Leader recommend schools for each student based on academic performance summary and family choice

·         Students attend half-day visits and write visit reflections for each school recommended

·         Families register for ISEE and SSAT exams

November

·         Magnet school applications are released

·         Students continue to attend half-day visits

·         Students take entrance exams at Christian and parochial high schools

·         Families complete applications

·         Teachers complete recommendations

December

·         Students take the ISEE and SSAT exams

·         Students hand in completed independent school and magnet school applications to HSP Manager for mailing

January

·         Families complete federal tax forms and submit copies to the High School Placement office to be sent to financial aid offices

·         Families complete financial aid packets for boarding and local independent schools

·         Magnet school lottery for Metropolitan Nashville School District

·         Students audition for Nashville School of the Arts

 

February

·         Nashville independent schools select 2010 freshman class

·         Admission decisions and deposits are due within one-two weeks of notification! Deposits range from $200-$2,000

March

·         Boarding schools select 2010 freshman class

·         Financial aid decisions are mailed to students and parents

April/May

·         Students, parents and HSP manager review acceptances

·         Students and parents select the best high school to meet family needs and desires

·         Students and parents complete acceptance paperwork

·         Students take placement tests

·         8^th grade KIPP to College Parent Meeting

Please email High School Placement Manager Adrianna Bond or call 615-226-4484 with any questions.