Admissions Process

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

October 1st: Admissions application open to siblings of current Oak Hall Eagles

• Current families will be contacted with step-by-step instructions on how to apply within your parent portal.

November 1st: Admissions application open to the public.

• Assessment Visits for ECLC applicants begin and are ongoing until classes are full.

February 1st: Once the first semester report card is submitted, shadow days and assessments for completed applicants for grades 1-12 begin.

1. Submit an Inquiry
   Begin the application process by submitting an inquiry through our online portal. Be sure to save your login information, as you will use it throughout the application and enrollment process. Tuition assistance is not available for Preschool or Junior Kindergarten. Assistance becomes available beginning in kindergarten for qualifying applicants.
2. Complete Application Checklist
   Follow the step-by-step instructions in the application portal. As part of the application, you will need to upload the following:
   • A copy of your child’s birth certificate
3. Provide Current Teacher Email Contact (Kindergarten Only)
   An electronic recommendation form will be sent to your student’s current teacher(s). You will be notified when the form has been submitted by the teacher.
4. Submit the Application Fee
   Complete your application by submitting the $75 non-refundable application fee.
5. Assessment Visit
   After your application is reviewed by the Enrollment Team, you will be invited to schedule a 1-hour drop-off shadow visit for your student. This visit will include:
   • A developmental assessment with our Testing Coordinator
   • Time in the classroom to interact with peers and experience our learning environment

   Note: All applicants must be fully potty trained before scheduling an assessment visit.

6. Enrollment
   You will be notified of the acceptance decision and provided with next steps for enrollment within 10 business days of the Assessment Visit. Decisions will be posted in the application portal.

Please Note:

To be considered for enrollment:

• Preschool applicants must be 3 years old by September 1
• Junior Kindergarten applicants must be 4 years old by September 1
• Kindergarten applicants must be 5 years old by September 1

Have any questions about our admissions process or tuition assistance? 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. Please note Oak Hall School does not accept and state scholarships.

1. 1. 1. Submit an Inquiry 
         Begin the application process by submitting an inquiry through our online portal. Be sure to save your login information, as you will use it throughout the application and enrollment process.
      2. Complete Application Checklist
         Follow the step-by-step instructions in the application portal. As part of the application, you will need to upload the following:
         • A copy of your child’s birth certificate
         • Report Cards
           1. Current Year Report Card (must include Semester 1 Grades)
           2. Last Year Final Report Card
           3. Two Years Ago Final Report Card (Grades 2-5)
         • Standardized Test Reports
           1. Current Year Standardized Test Scores (Math and English), if applicable
           2. Last Year Standardized Test Scores (Math and English), if applicable
           3. Two Years Ago Standardized Test Scores (Math and English), if applicable
         • Discipline/Behavior Report
      3. Provide Current Teacher Email Contact(s)An electronic recommendation form will be sent to your student’s current teacher(s). You will be notified when the form has been submitted by the teacher.
      4. Submit the Application Fee
         Complete your application by submitting the $75 non-refundable application fee.
      5. Shadow Day Visit
         After your completed application is reviewed by the Enrollment Team, you will be invited to schedule a shadow day visit for your student. This visit will include an academic assessment with our Testing Coordinator, as well as time in the classroom to interact with peers and experience our learning environment. Shadow Days are 8:15am – 2:30pm.
      6. Enrollment
         You will be notified of the acceptance decision and provided with next steps for enrollment within 10 business days of the Shadow Day Visit. Decisions will be posted in the application portal.

Have any questions about our admissions process or tuition assistance? 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. Please note Oak Hall School does not accept and state scholarships.

1. Submit an Inquiry
   Begin the application process by submitting an inquiry through our online portal. Be sure to save your login information, as you will use it throughout the application and enrollment process.
2. Complete Application Checklist
   Follow the step-by-step instructions in the application portal. As part of the application, you will need to upload the following:
   • A copy of your child’s birth certificate
   • Report Cards:
     • Current Year Report Card (must include Semester 1 grades)
     • Last Year Final Report Card
     • Two Years Ago Final Report Card
   • Standardized Test Reports:
     • Current Year Standardized Test Scores, if applicable
     • Last Year Standardized Test Scores
     • Two Years Ago Standardized Test Scores
   • Discipline/Behavior Report
3. Provide Current Math Teacher, English Teacher, and Principal/Counselor Email Contact(s)
   An electronic recommendation form will be sent to your student’s current teacher(s). You will be notified when the form has been submitted by the teacher.
4. Submit the Application Fee
   Complete your application by submitting the $75 non-refundable application fee.
5. Shadow Day Visit
   After your completed application is reviewed by the Enrollment Team, you will be invited to schedule a shadow day visit for your student. During the visit, your student will be paired with a Student Ambassador and follow along with their schedule to experience what it’s like to be an Oak Hall Eagle. Some students may require an academic assessment during their visit; if so, this will be arranged with you in advance by our Enrollment Team and Learning Specialists. Shadow Days are 8:15am – 2:30pm.
6. Enrollment
   You will be notified of the acceptance decision and provided with next steps for enrollment within 10 business days of the Shadow Day Visit. Decisions will be posted in the application portal.

Have any questions about our admissions process or tuition assistance? 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. Please note Oak Hall School does not accept and state scholarships.

1. Submit an Inquiry
   Begin the application process by submitting an inquiry through our online portal. Be sure to save your login information, as you will use it throughout the application and enrollment process.
2. Complete Application Checklist
   Follow the step-by-step instructions in the application portal. As part of the application, you will need to upload the following:
   • A copy of your child’s birth certificate
   • Report Cards:
     • Current Year Report Card (must include Semester 1 grades)
     • Last Year Final Report Card
     • Two Years Ago Final Report Card
   • Standardized Test Reports:
     • Current Year Standardized Test Scores, if applicable
     • Last Year Standardized Test Scores
     • Two Years Ago Standardized Test Scores
   • Discipline/Behavior Report
3. Provide Current Math Teacher, English Teacher, and Principal/Counselor Email Contact(s)
   An electronic recommendation form will be sent to your student’s current teacher(s). You will be notified when the form has been submitted by the teacher.
4. Submit the Application Fee
   Complete your application by submitting the $75 non-refundable application fee.
5. Shadow Day Visit
   After your completed application is reviewed by the Enrollment Team, you will be invited to schedule a shadow day visit for your student. During the visit, your student will be paired with a Student Ambassador and follow along with their schedule to experience what it’s like to be an Oak Hall Eagle. Some students may require an academic assessment during their visit; if so, this will be arranged with you in advance by our Enrollment Team and Learning Specialists. Shadow Days are 8:15am – 2:30pm.
6. Enrollment
   You will be notified of the acceptance decision and provided with next steps for enrollment within 10 business days of the Shadow Day Visit. Decisions will be posted in the application portal.

Have any questions about our admissions process or tuition assistance? 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. Please note Oak Hall School does not accept and state scholarships.