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Welcome to Oakhill Admissions

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We are so happy that you decided to visit Oakhill - the Admissions Office is ready to meet your family!

We know that families are looking for the right school for their child. Oakhill Day School is a coeducational, independent school serving students 18-months through 12th grade and offers a wide range of proven programs amidst a community of dedicated educators and staff.

We are committed to our mission: We challenge, know, value, and inspire our students to be their best self. 

Below is "virtual insight" into what it means when we say, Only at Oakhill. With our application online, we are able to complete the Admissions Process and accept necessary documents online or in-person.

We look forward to sharing Oakhill with your family soon!

 

 

Need help?

Director of Admissions and Financial Assistance

Feel free to contact, Dorothy Beckham, Director of Admissions and Financial Assistance, for more information about our school.

Reach me by phone at 816.436.6228.


 

 

 

Oakhill Day School is a community where students are challenged, known, valued, and inspired to be their best self.

We Inspire
We Inspire

We were so fortunate to be part of the Oakhill Day School Family! The outstanding teachers give individual attention to their students on a daily basis. We love everything about this school!

Dina Hamilton, Alumni Parent

We Challenge
We Challenge

As a Teacher the opportunities are endless. I get to meet each child where they are and take them as far as they are capable of going. Oakhill is a close community and feels like one big family. 

Terri Ferris, Preschool Teacher

We Know & Value
We Know & Value

At Oakhill I feel the teachers care about all of my children and their success. The staff is constantly looking for ways to improve on what is already an amazing experience in education.

Jennifer Latier, Parent

Tuition & Fees

Affording private education takes careful financial planning, so we have provided several options to help you make a significant impact on your child's future.

Options include: 

Oakhill offers multi-child discounts as well for families looking to enroll multiple children.

Learn more about Financial Assistance     Learn more about Merit Scholarships

For the 22-23 School Year, discounts applied are as follows:

  • 2nd Child receives a discount of $100/half day enrolled up to $1,000 off
  • 3rd Child receives an 8% discount off their total tuition
  • 4th Child receives a 10% discount off their total tuition
  • 5th+ Child(ren) receive a 12% discount off each child's tuition

*If inquiring for the current school year, please contact the Admissions Office for current year tuition rates.

 

 
Due upon acceptance and enrollment:
  • A non-refundable tuition deposit of 15% per child is due with the signed enrollment contract
Tuition Liability

Per the enrollment contract signed upon the first year of acceptance, once enrolled the full tuition obligation for the initial and subsequent academic years is understood and becomes payable to Oakhill Day School. Requests for withdrawal from the current or upcoming academic year, for any reason, are at the discretion of the Oakhill Day School Administration and Board of Trustees and must be dated and submitted in writing to the Head of School. If you request a withdrawal (including a medical withdrawal), or if the school dismisses the student, financial adjustments made to the total tuition obligation (based on date of cancellation) are as follows:

  • Before February 15 | No Financial Obligation
  • February 16 – March 31 | 10% of the Total Tuition Obligation + Enrollment Fees
  • April 1 – May 31 | 50% of the Total Tuition Obligation + Enrollment Fees
  • June 1 – July 31 | 75% of the Total Tuition Obligation + Enrollment Fees
  • Beyond August 1 | 100% of the Total Tuition Obligation + Enrollment Fees

 

 

Admissions Process

Oakhill Day School seeks to enroll students 18-months through Upper School who demonstrate the desire to contribute to the mission of the school. Oakhill focuses on admitting students that enjoy a challenging learning environment.

When evaluating candidates, the Admissions Committee takes into consideration:

  • Aptitude and curiosity
  • Academic achievement, readiness, and motivation
  • Social and emotional development
  • Interests, talents, and extracurricular contributions
  • Family support, for both children and the school

Requirements for admissions differ per grade level.

We are excited to start the admissions process with you and your student. We will continue to accept applications for 2022-2023, as space is available.

Begin the Admissions Process

 

 

Explore Our Campus

Main Campus Building

The Oakhill Day School Main Campus building is home to the Early Childhood and Lower School Divisions.

Health Room
Main Campus Commons

All school assemblies and lunch occurs in the Main Campus Commons area.

Library
LS Classroom
ODS South Campus

The South Campus Building is home to Oakhill's 4th - 8th Grade students.

High School Common Space
High School Classroom

 

 

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Admissions FAQ's

Oakhill Day School will seek diversity in its student body and welcome enrollment by students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender or sexual orientation, and any other characteristic protected under applicable law. It prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of any protected category under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances, including but not limited to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), specifically, but not limited to, discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of sexual orientation, gender or sex, race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, ancestry, nationality, national origin, religion, color, mental or physical disability, age, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in Oakhill Day School’s educational programs or activities.