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Application Process

 

2027-2028 School Year Admission Deadlines:

 
Application Deadline: 
Friday, January 15, 2027*
 
Supporting Document Deadline:
 Friday, February 5, 2027

*Applications received after January 15th will be reviewed on a rolling basis as space allows.

Admission Requirements

Admission Application

Create an online account to submit your child's application. A non-refundable application fee of $50 is required when applying.

Birth Certificate and Immunizations

All students must submit a copy of their birth certificate for the admission process. Students must be three years old by September 1st. Immunization records are required for all incoming students.

Note: Students must be able to independently use the restroom. 

Admission Application

Create an online account to submit your child's application. A non-refundable application fee of $50 is required when applying.  The 2027-2028 application deadline is January 15, 2027.

Birth Certificate and Immunizations

All students must submit a copy of their birth certificate for the admission process. Students must be four years old by September 1st. Immunization records are required for all incoming students. 

Progress Report

If your child is enrolled in a Pre-K3 program, we require a copy of their progress report or skills checklist. Please email the report to admissions@trafton.org by February 5th, 2027.

Student Visit

All applicants are asked to participate in a campus visit with our Pre-K4 teacher.  Dates will be announced in December.

Admission Application

Create an online account to submit your child's application. A non-refundable application fee of $75 is required when applying. Application forms should be completed by January 15, 2027.

Teacher Recommendation Form

A completed teacher recommendation form is required for applicants currently enrolled in school. Forms should be submitted to the Admissions Office. You may electronically send the recommendation form to the teacher within the online application portal or print a copy for the teacher to complete. All recommendation forms are confidential between the student's teacher and the Admissions Office.

Progress Report

If your child is enrolled in a Pre-K4 program, we require a copy of their progress report or skills checklist. Please upload reports into the portal or email the report to admissions@trafton.org by February 5th, 2027.

Birth Certificate and Immunizations

All students must submit a copy of their birth certificate for the admission process. Students must be five years old by September 1st. Immunization records are required for all incoming students.

Student Visit

All applicants are asked to participate in a meet-and-greet with our Kindergarten teacher. Visit dates will be announced in December.

Admission Application

Create an online account to submit your child's application. A non-refundable application fee of $100 is required when applying. The 2027-2028 application deadline is January 15, 2027.

Admission Testing

1st grade applicants will complete an in-house assessment during their shadow visit.

The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is required for all applicants entering grades 2-4 You may register for the test here. Trafton's school code is 571114. Trafton requires applicants to submit current testing (no more than six months from administration). You may submit two ISEE tests for admission. Testing must be completed by February 5, 2027.  Test scores from previous school years are not admissible.

Teacher Recommendation Form

A completed teacher recommendation form is required for applicants currently enrolled in school. Forms should be submitted to the Admissions Office by February 5, 2027. You may electronically send the recommendation form to the teacher within the online application portal or print a copy for the teacher to complete. All recommendation forms are confidential between the student's teacher and the Admissions Office. We ask that recommendations be submitted after December 1st in order to allow adequate time for teachers to get to know students during the fall semester.

Report Cards

3 previous years of report cards are required for all applicants. Parents may upload report cards during the application process or email them to admissions@trafton.org. Please upload the report cards to the online portal by February 5th, 2027.

Student Visits

All applicants are invited to an in-class student visit. Dates to reserve a visit will be announced in December. 

Immunizations

Immunization records are required for all incoming students.

 

Admission Application

Create an online account to submit your child's application. A non-refundable application fee of $100 is required when applying. The 2027-2028 application deadline is January 15, 2027.

Admission Testing

The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is required for all applicants entering grades 5-8. You may register for the test here. Trafton's school code is 571114.  Trafton requires applicants to submit current testing (no more than six months from administration). You may submit two ISEE tests for admission.

Testing must be completed by February 5, 2027.

Teacher Recommendation Form

Two completed recommendation letters are required for applicants: English and Math. Forms should be submitted to the Admissions Office by February 5, 2027. You may electronically send the recommendation form to the teacher within the online application portal or print a copy for the teacher to complete. We ask that recommendations be submitted after December 1st in order to allow adequate time for teachers to get to know students during the fall semester. All recommendation forms are confidential between the student's teacher and the Admissions Office. Teachers can email these forms directly to admissions@trafton.org

Report Cards

3 previous years of report cards are required for all applicants. Parents may upload report cards during the application process or email them to admissions@trafton.org. Please upload the report cards in the online portal by February 5th.

Student Visits

All applicants are invited to an in-class student visit. Dates to reserve a visit will be announced in December. 

7th and 8th grade shadows are scheduled directly with the Admissions Office.  Please email ehill@trafton.org.

Immunizations

Students are required to submit immunization records during the admissions process.

All incoming students must be immunized. We do not accept immunization exemptions.

Trafton Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Trafton Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.