While admissions activities must be ongoing and year-round, as we are a highly enrollment-dependent school and our market population is far smaller than any standard private school, we do follow closely to our fellow Dallas area private school timelines when it comes to the fall admissions activities: application deadlines, winter review process, and admissions decision dates. Financial assistance is available for families with children in Kindergarten and up — in recent years, our financial aid figure has surpassed $1.5 million. There is some aid for Early Childhood families, but this is simply a uniform amount ($2,500) given to families if they meet a particular income-to-tuition cost ratio. Beyond the family tour that we give to all applicant families, Levine invites its prospective families to attend curriculum nights, Shabbat celebrations, the annual Zimriyah song festival, and our Summer Send-Off outdoor Carnival. All newly admitted families will also be assigned to a buddy family — this would be a family already enrolled in the school who can help the new family navigate new things in school like the “Back -to- School Packet” and dress code details or any other questions they may have. Admissions reports are presented at almost every Board meeting, with any changes and updates to the class lists, admissions activities, inquiries, completed applications, retention and attrition figures, etc. The Board has a very keen interest in all matters relating to admissions, and they have established a Parent Ambassador program, intended to as sist and support the school’s admissions efforts. Preparing Students for the Next Level of Education - “Life After Levine” Program “Life After Levine” is the high school placement program implemented at Levine Academy. “Life After Levine” helps guide the process for entering public and private schools for both eighth grade students and their families. The “Life After Levine” program always begins at the outset of the school year, when the administrative team meets with all 8 th grade parents to preview the program and to discuss the application process to area high schools. The program continues with a full, first trimester course for all 8 th grade students designed to teach them the different facets of the application process. The course is taught and implemented by the Head of School, the 8 th grade Language Arts Teacher, the Director of Admissions, the Middle School Counselor, and the K8 Principal. Throughout the course, students will prepare personal statements, create resumes, learn interview skills and discuss what to expect during the high school years. We believe this program is an integral part of our 8 th grade curriculum and allows our students to prepare for a successful transition to their high school of choice. For parents, the “Life After Levine” program includes consultation and education on all public and private school options in the greater Dallas Metroplex, as well as, preparation for application and testing procedures for private schools and information on honors/magnet opportunities in the public schools.
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