Admissions Process | Apply Now | Saddle River Day School

Admissions Process | Apply Now | Saddle River Day School
Admissions Process
Saddle River Day School is proud to be accredited by the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS), The Middle States Association (MSA-CESS), and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
Applicants for Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4, and Kindergarten Program*
Applicants for Grades 1-4*
Applicants for Grades 5-12
The following information is required to be considered for admission:
Online Application
Online Application
Complete the Early Childhood Teacher Recommendation Form (to be completed by your child's teacher)
Early Childhood Teacher Recommendation Form
Pre-K and K screening at SRDS, which will be held on Saturday, January 10
* Pre-K 3 candidates should be age 3 by October 15th of entry year
* Pre-K 4 candidates should be age 4 by October 15th of entry year
*Kindergarten candidates should be age 5 by October 15th of entry year
The following information is required to be considered for admission:
Online Application
Online Application
Confidential recommendation from current teacher
to be submitted after November 15th
.
Classroom Teacher Letter of Recommendation
Transcript from past two years and all standardized testing
Student Record Release Form
All candidates are required to complete a class visit and assessment (the Kindergarten screening will be held on Saturday, January 11).
Lower school visit days
run 8:30am-12:30pm and are offered:
Monday, November 10th
Monday, December 15th
Assessments will be scheduled prior to the January 20th deadline.  Contact Kris Sweeny (
ksweeny@saddleriverday.org
) in the Office of Admissions to schedule your child's visit.
* Kindergarten candidates should be age 5 by October 15th of entry year
The following information is required to be considered for admission:
Online Application
Online Application
A confidential recommendation from current Principal, Head of School, or Guidance Counselor
to be submitted after November 15th
.
Administrator Letter of Recommendation
TWO confidential recommendation letters from current math and English teachers
to be submitted after November 15th
.
Classroom Teacher Letter of Recommendation
Transcript with grades for the previous two years and all standardized test scores
Student Records Release Form
All candidates are required to complete an interview. Contact Kris Sweeny (
ksweeny@saddleriverday.org
) in the Office of Admissions to schedule your child's interview.
Middle School class visits (students applying to Grades 5-8):  Dates TBD.
Upper School visit day (students applying to Grades 9-12):
Early Decision Applicants - Monday, October 13
Regular Decision Applicants - Wednesday, December 10
Contact Contact Kris Sweeny (
ksweeny@saddleriverday.org
) to schedule your class visit
OPTIONAL:  Register for ISEE, SSAT or HSPT if applying for Grades 6-12.  Scores should be sent directly to SRDS.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Saddle River Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, disability, or national origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid or other programs and activities administered by the School.
Request Information
Schedule a Campus Visit
Apply Online
Tuition Assistance and FAST Application
FACTS Management/Tuition Billing
Administrator Recommendation Form
Teacher Recommendation Form
Records Release Form
Contact Us
Geoffrey Bowman
Director of Admissions
gbowman@saddleriverday.org
(201) 327-4050 ext. 1108
Kris Sweeny
Associate Director of Admissions
ksweeny@saddleriverday.org
(201) 327-4050 ext. 1105
Chris Lebovits
Director of Community Engagement and Assistant Director for Lower School Admissions
clebovits@saddleriverday.org
(201) 327-4050 ext. 1332
Saddle River Day School is a proud member of