Visit Our School
Call to sign up for a Wednesday morning tour (weekly) for parents only, an Open House Information Session (twice a year for parents and students), or make an individual appointment with our Director of Admissions, Robin Dellabough.

CFS Policy Guidelines for Admissions
New students are admitted on the basis of previous academic records, recommendations, and observations made by teachers and administrators during a full day, partial day or shorter visit to the school. Information that parents provide verbally and on the application form is taken into consideration.

We do not use testing in our admissions process. If recent psychological testing has been performed, copies of report(s) are required. In all cases, the school retains the right to determine, in its sole discretion, whether or not to select a student for admission or to re-enroll a student.

CFS Admissions Checklist
1) Arrange a campus visit.
2) Return completed application form with $70 fee. Be sure to include signed Transcript Release form.
3) Return completed Student Questionnaire (students aged 9 and older) and samples of student work.
4) Give Teacher Evaluation form to applicant's current school.
5) Schedule a student visit.

Dates to Remember
October 7, 2009	Wednesday Tours (for parents) commence
January 4, 2010	Application packet due (first round)
January 29, 2010	Financial aid forms due
February 19, 2010	Admission decisions conveyed
March 5, 2010	Signed contracts and deposits due

Applying for Late Consideration
Applications will be considered after January 4 if space is available. Please contact the Admissions Office after deadlines to inquire about remaining space in our classes. Applicants will be offered places on a rolling admissions basis as long as there are openings.

Overview
The financial assistance program at Connecticut Friends School is a cornerstone of our commitment to creating a diverse learning community. We welcome the opportunity to provide financial support to families who need it to help send their children to the school. While we believe that the primary responsibility for financing a student’s independent school education rests with his/her family, we work diligently to make a Connecticut Friends School education accessible to as many families of varying economic backgrounds as possible. Priority is given to children who will ensure the diversity of the community, children of CFS faculty and staff, siblings of currently enrolled students, alumnae and children of Quaker families.

Families who have difficulty paying full tuition are encouraged to apply for financial assistance, which is a grant that does not have to be repaid. The criterion for financial aid is financial need. The school expects families to finance their children’s education to the extent that they can. Because families’ financial status can change from year to year, families must re-apply for financial aid every year.

Please Note:
· CFS does not offer merit awards, or accept service in exchange for tuition payments.
· All grant information is kept in strict confidence.
· Students receiving tuition assistance are not held to different academic or behavioral
  standards.
· Aid will not be granted to any family with outstanding bills at the school. All debts must be
  settled, or a satisfactory payment plan be in operation, before new grants can be made.

Determining Financial Need
Connecticut Friends School is a member of the School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS) in Princeton, NJ, which assists independent schools in determining financial need. SSS forms are available from the school on request. The school, not SSS, funds all tuition grants. Our own Financial Assistance Committee annually assesses, in an equitable manner, each family’s ability to pay for education, using the information provided by both SSS and the family.

Application Deadline
All families who wish to obtain grants must apply each year they anticipate need. Because requests for grants often exceed available funds, families are encouraged to apply early enough to meet the school’s deadline. The deadline is the last week in January of the calendar year in which your child would enter CFS.

How to Apply to CFS  (PDF)
Application for Admission  (PDF)
Parent / Guardian Questionnaire  (PDF)
Student Questionnaire  (PDF)
Transcript Release  (PDF)
Teacher Evaluation  (PDF)
Schedule of Fees  (PDF)
Financial Assistance  (PDF)
School Calendar, 2009-2010  (PDF)
Directions  (PDF)

CFS Graduates have successfully moved on to:

Local Public High Schools:
   Weston, New Canaan, Norwalk, Westport, Darien
Magnet High Schools:
   Academy of Information Technology & Engineering (AITE), Nutmeg Ballet,
   Academy for the Performing Arts, Center for Global Studies
Independent High Schools:
   Westtown (Friends) School, King & Low-Heywood, The Masters School,
   Fairfield Prep, St. Joseph High School, St. Luke's School, Suffield Academy,
   International School (Rome, Italy), Wooster School, Soundview Prep,
   Waldorf School (Oberberg, Germany), la Unidad Educativa Americalatina (Quito, Ecuador)
Home Schooling

As part of our commitment to social justice, we actively seek a diverse range of students and staff. Connecticut Friends School welcomes all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, family structure, national or ethnic origin, or religion.