Hickory Day School is one of only four schools in North Carolina offering the International Baccaleureate Primary Years Programme. This program is the best choice for a quality independent non-sectarian education. At Hickory Day, we work to build not just a great student but a wonderful, well-rounded person with a love of learning.

For more information on our IB Primary Years Programme click here:
IB/PYP Programme

Why Hickory Day School?

The Hickory Day School strives to achieve a diverse student body. The school admits qualified students without regard to race, religion, or national origin. It seeks students who can both benefit from the educational experience offered by the school and contribute to the community of the school in a variety of ways through effective
utilization of individual talents and abilities.

Applying For Financial Aid

Click here for financial aid info and to complete an on-line application
Click here for financial aid application
Click here for financial aid booklet

In addition, W-2s for 2007 must be submitted to the Hickory Day School office in order for the Scholarship Committee to consider your request for financial aid.

The Scholarship Committee will review all scholarship applications, and applicants will be notified upon the decision of the Scholarship Committee.

The Admissions Process

1. Parents receive an Admission Packet from the office.
   Please call, email, or click below for a packet.
   Admissions Packet
   
2. Families are encouraged to visit the school. The prospective student spends the day in his/her current grade. The parents tour the campus, talk with the Director of Admissions and Headmaster, learn more about the school’s philosophy and discuss the child’s educational needs.
   
3. An Application, with a $75.00 (non-refundable) application fee, is submitted to the Director of Advancement.
   
4. The Records Release Form and Recommendation Forms signed by the parents will be returned to Hickory Day School.
   
5. The student will be scheduled for admission testing according to the grade entry (K-3, 4-5, 6-8) by the appropriate faculty members.
   
6. The Director of Admissions discusses with the parents the events of the class visit.
   
7. When the Admission file is complete, the Admission Committee meets to review the student’s school records, HDS teacher observations, results of the testing, application recommendations and writing samples (when applicable) for consideration for admission.
   
8. Parents are notified of the Admission Committee’s decision.
   
9. An Acceptance Letter and Enrollment Contract are sent home. The signed contract and deposit must be returned to the school within two (2) weeks.
   
10. The new student is fully enrolled!

When there are more viable candidates than openings in a class, and all other factors appear equal, the Admission Committee gives preference to siblings of other students currently enrolled in Hickory Day School.

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