Admissions


 * Projected Tuition for 2013 - 2014 School Year:**
 * PreK = $10,000**
 * Kindergarten = $20,000**
 * Admissions Policy:**

We seek children with a passion to learn and a desire to explore the many facets of their personalities, and who as Cypress students will develop new skills, reveal hidden talents, and challenge themselves to achieve things that they may have thought impossible. And we look for parents who can become a key part of a thriving community that offers seemingly endless possibilities for children to grow - academically, artistically, socially, and emotionally - while providing the kind of personal attention that only a family can give.

Cypress School is committed to diversity of all kinds. Therefore, in the admissions process we must consider balancing each class with ethnic diversity, socioeconomic diversity, diverse learning styles, girls and boys, etc. You get the idea. And, of course, with our unique relationship with the Royal Oaks Retirement Community, we want to be sure every Cypress family feels at home on our campus and within the community of the School.

Admission to Cypress School at the preK1 level involves: online application, parent interview, and tour. Admission to Kindergarten involves: online application, parent interview, student on-campus assessment, preschool evaluation form, and tour. Applicants to Kindergarten will spend one morning on campus as part of the evaluation process.

We know that every student who arrives at Cypress is unique. We make sure that all our students leave Cypress with a depth and breadth of experience and awareness that will lead to the highest levels of success as their lives unfold.

Ten preK1 spots are open. To apply for preK1, the child must turn three years old by July 1st of the year of entry. The assumption is that all 10 of the preK1 children will matriculate into the preK2 class. Children will be admitted to preK2 only if a spot is open by attrition.
 * Admissions Entry Points:**

Thirty openings are available at the Kindergarten level to join the ten rising preK2 children to form a total Kindergarten population of 40 students. To apply for Kindergarten, the child must turn five by July 1st of the year of entry. As Cypress School increases our enrollment each year by addiing a grade level, openings to grades 1 through 6 are available based on attrition.


 * Financial Aid Policy:**

We recognize that a Cypress School education is a major investment and one that can be a challenge for many families. Cypress School remains firmly dedicated to helping families afford this educational choice. To that end, we have several different payment options and a financial aid program for those who qualify. With financial assistance, many families discover that a Cypress School education is within their reach.

Cypress School is committed to developing students capable of lifelong contributions to our diverse society. To fulfill this objective, the school welcomes and supports qualified students from various socio-­economic, racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds who would not be able to attend the school by offering tuition assistance.

Cypress School operates a need-blind admission policy, meaning a family's application for financial aid will have no bearing on a student's chances for admission. All financial aid documents and deliberations are held in the strictest confidence.