The admission process at Oak Hall Episcopal School (“OHES” or the “School”) seeks to enroll students who will
thrive in, contribute to, and benefit from the School’s academic program, community life, and Episcopal identity.
Admission decisions are made through a holistic review process that considers the best interests of the
applicant, the composition and needs of each class, and the long-term health of the School community. Factors
that may be considered include, but are not limited to:
Academic and developmental readiness
Social and emotional maturity
The ability of the School to meet the student’s needs
The balance of age and gender within each class
Family engagement and alignment with the mission and values of the School
Existing relationships between the applicant’s family and the School or the Episcopal Church
No single factor is determinative, and no category of applicants is guaranteed admission.
Admission decisions are made by the Headmaster in consultation with the Admissions Committee and are
generally communicated in mid-April preceding the applicable academic year. The order in which applications
are received is not a factor in admission decisions.
The criteria described in this policy apply only to admission to the School. The Head of School has sole authority
with regard to classroom or teacher placement within the Preschool and Pre-K programs where multiple classes
exist.