Admission to Oakdale Academy is open to all students in grades Junior Kindergarten-12.
There are five steps from application to enrollment. All steps must be completed before a student may start attending classes.
- Application
- Placement Assessment
- Interview
- Enrollment
- Tuition Agreement
Please contact us to answer your questions and learn more.
Application
The application for admissions and financial aid is available online through TADS. After the application is submitted and reviewed, you will be contacted to set up a time for a placement assessment.
NEW FAMILIES APPLY HERE for 2020/21 SCHOOL YEAR.
Fees & Tuition Deposit
New Application Fee: $50 per student or $100 family maximum.
Registration Fee & Tuition Deposit: $300 per student or $900 family maximum, payable at enrollment. A $200 per student deposit is required ($400 family maximum) and applied toward the total tuition balance.
Placement Assessment
All incoming students complete a placement assessment. The assessment consists of three parts: math, reading, and writing. Incoming Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten students complete a Gesell school readiness and developmental assessment. There is a non-refundable $40 fee for the Gesell assessment. Mrs. Wilkie, our kindergarten teacher, will contact you to schedule the assessment for your child.
Interview
Both parents must attend the admissions interview. During the interview, we will discuss the placement assessment, professional and educational background of the parents, educational goals of the family, church involvement, our student culture, and expectations. Please feel free to ask questions as well.
Acceptance
New families will receive a letter of acceptance or declination by mail promptly after the completion of the admissions process.
Grade Placement at Oakdale Academy
Recommendations for grade placement at Oakdale Academy are based on three main factors: the placement assessment, the student’s birthdate, and the student’s educational career as a whole. The most recent grade completed at a different academic institution is taken into account, but does not necessarily guarantee advancement in grade level when entering Oakdale Academy. We have consistently found that students who are more mature and developmentally advanced are more successful in Oakdale Academy’s rigorous curriculum and advanced track in math. Therefore, our birthdate guidelines per grade are as follows:
Try our grade calculator:
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Entering grade |
Must be… |
Before… |
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Jr. Kindergarten |
4 years old |
August 1, 2020 |
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Kindergarten |
5 years old |
August 1, 2020 |
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1st |
6 years old |
August 1, 2020 |
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2nd |
7 years old |
August 1, 2020 |
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3rd |
8 years old |
August 1, 2020 |
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4th |
9 years old |
August 1, 2020 |
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5th |
10 years old |
August 1, 2020 |
|
6th |
11 years old |
August 1, 2020 |
|
7th |
12 years old |
August 1, 2020 |
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8th |
13 years old |
August 1, 2020 |
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9th |
14 years old |
August 1, 2020 |
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10th |
15 years old |
August 1, 2020 |
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11th |
16 years old |
August 1, 2020 |
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12th |
17 years old |
August 1, 2020 |
After Acceptance
Once your family is enrolled at Oakdale Academy, we encourage you to join in our events and get to know our Oxford, teachers, faculty and student families.
Enrollment
Once a student is accepted, the enrollment section in TADS must be completed by a parent. A tuition deposit is required at this time. Your child’s spot is not reserved until the tuition deposit is received.
Tuition Agreement
Finally, the tuition agreement is created with any multi-student discounts, scholarships, and financial aid factored in. Tuition can be paid in full or on a monthly basis; if you desire to pay your tuition in one lump sum, there is a 5% discount for that option if completed by a specific date. The tuition agreement must be accepted by the parent before the enrollment process is considered complete. Oakdale’s tuition is on a 12-month cycle beginning in June and ending the following May.
Withdrawal Policy
If a student withdraws from enrollment before the end of the school year, tuition is due for the entire month of withdrawal, at the discretion of the Headmaster.
