Application Process
Application Process
Step 1: Inquire
Curious about The Pike School? Fill out our online inquiry form, email us or call the Admission Office at 978-409-6600. We look forward to connecting!
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Step 2: Pike's Campus
We are happy to be hosting onsite campus tours beginning in October. Please email our office to set up a tour. You can also explore The Pike School virtually.
Virtual Visit
Step 3: Apply for Admission
Once you submit your initial inquiry, you will receive instructions via email to create an account on our Admission Parent Portal. From our Portal, you may work on your application, submit materials, check on your application's status, and get up-to-date admission information.
We recommend submitting your child’s online application by our February 1, 2022 deadline. Are you interested in applying for Financial Aid? Learn more.
Please submit an application for each child with the $50 application fee. If you are unable to pay the application fee, please contact our office.
Late applications will only be considered if space is available.
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Step 4: Virtual Family Meetings
We are eager to learn more about your family!
Call the Admission Office (978-409-6600) to schedule a family interview. This year, all meetings will be conducted through Zoom.
Step 5: Complete Grade Appropriate Assessments & Visits
After receiving your child’s admission application, we will contact you to arrange an assessment to be completed no later than February 1, 2022.
All applicants will be required to participate in an assessment. These assessments typically take place in January and February.
Applicants to Grades 6-9 will be invited to a short meeting with a member of the Pike Admission Office.
Step 6: Submit Supporting Documents
As we work to learn more about your child, there are supporting documents required to complete the application process. The deadline for receipt of these documents is February 1.
Submit Teacher Recommendations
- Teacher recommendation forms should be sent via email through our Admission Portal to the student's current teacher.
- This form should be completed by the student's teacher and uploaded directly to our Admission Portal. The email will contain instructions and a link to upload the form.
- When the teacher has submitted the form, you will be notified via email.
- All teacher recommendations are due by February 1.
Send the School Record Release Form
Give this form to the student's current school in December. It should be completed by the school registrar and submitted directly to Pike via email, fax or U.S. mail.
Accompanying transcripts should include the student's reports for the 2020-21 academic year and 2021-22 first term report. *All materials are due to Pike by February 1.
Is your child currently in a home school program? Please take a moment to review our Home School Documentation requirements.
Step 7: Admission Decision Notification
Admission decisions for The Pike School will be mailed on March 28, 2022. We look forward to working with you and your family as you make this important decision for your child.
*Pre-K enrollment decisions will be mailed on February 1.
Grade Specific Requirements
Lower School (Grades Pre-K - 2)
Pre-K
- Application/Parent Questionnaire
- Current Teacher Form (Please email to the teacher in December)
- Optional Additional Teacher/Instructor Recommendation
- Current Year School Report from 2021-2022 (Student Record Release Form)
- School Report from 2020-2021 (Student Record Release Form)
- Virtual Parent Meeting
- Student Assessment Visit Day in January
*Pre-K enrollment decisions will be mailed on February 1.
Kindergarten
- Application/Parent Questionnaire
- Current Teacher Form (Please email to the teacher in December)
- Optional Additional Teacher/Instructor Recommendation
- Current Year School Report from 2021-2022 (Student Record Release Form)
- School Report from 2020-2021 (Student Record Release Form)
- Virtual Parent Meeting
- Student Assessment Visit Day in January
Grade 1
- Application/Parent Questionnaire
- Current Teacher Form (Please email to the teacher in December)
- Optional Additional Teacher/Instructor Recommendation
- Current Year School Report from 2021-2022 (Student Record Release Form)
- School Report from 2020-2021 (Student Record Release Form)
- Virtual Parent Meeting
- Student Assessment Visit Day in January
Grade 2
- Application/Parent Questionnaire
- Current Teacher Form (Please email to the teacher in December)
- Optional Additional Teacher/Instructor Recommendation
- Current Year School Report from 2021-2022 (Student Record Release Form)
- School Report from 2020-2021 (Student Record Release Form)
- Virtual Parent Meeting
- Student Assessment Visit Day in January
Middle School (Grades 3-5)
Grade 3
- Application/Parent Questionnaire
- Current Teacher Form (Please email to the teacher in December)
- Current Year School Report from 2021-2022 (Student Record Release Form)
- School Report from 2020-2021 (Student Record Release Form)
- Virtual Parent Meeting
- Optional Additional Teacher/Instructor Recommendation
Grade 4
- Application/Parent Questionnaire
- Current Teacher Form (Please email to the teacher in December)
- Current Year School Report from 2021-2022 (Student Record Release Form)
- School Report from 2020-2021 (Student Record Release Form)
- Virtual Parent Meeting
- Optional Additional Teacher/Instructor Recommendation
Grade 5
- Application/Parent Questionnaire
- Current Teacher Form (Please email to the teacher in December)
- Current Year School Report from 2021-2022 (Student Record Release Form)
- School Report from 2020-2021 (Student Record Release Form)
- Virtual Parent Meeting
- Optional Additional Teacher/Instructor Recommendation
Upper School (Grades 6-9)
Grade 6
- Application/Parent Questionnaire
- Current English Teacher Form (Please email to the teacher in December)
- Current Math Teacher Form (Please email to the teacher in December)
- Current Year School Report from 2021-2022 (Student Record Release Form)
- School Report from 2020-2021 (Student Record Release Form)
- Virtual Parent Meeting
- Student Meeting and Assessment
- Optional: Additional Teacher/Instructor Recommendation Form
Grade 7
- Application/Parent Questionnaire
- Current English Teacher Form (Please email to the teacher in December)
- Current Math Teacher Form (Please email to the teacher in December)
- Current Year School Report from 2021-2022 (Student Record Release Form)
- School Report from 2020-2021 (Student Record Release Form)
- Virtual Parent Meeting
- Student Meeting and Assessment
- Optional: Additional Teacher/Instructor Recommendation Form
Grade 8
- Application/Parent Questionnaire
- Current English Teacher Form (Please email to the teacher in December)
- Current Math Teacher Form (Please email to the teacher in December)
- Current Year School Report from 2021-2022 (Student Record Release Form)
- School Report from 2020-2021 (Student Record Release Form)
- Virtual Parent Meeting
- Student Meeting and Assessment
- Optional: Additional Teacher/Instructor Recommendation Form
Pike 9
- Application/Parent Questionnaire
- Current English Teacher Form (Please email to the teacher in December)
- Current Math Teacher Form (Please email to the teacher in December)
- Current Year School Report from 2021-2022 (Student Record Release Form)
- School Report from 2020-2021 (Student Record Release Form)
- Virtual Parent Meeting
- Student Meeting and Assessment
- Optional: Additional Teacher/Instructor Recommendation Form
Admission FAQs
- WHAT IS THE PROFILE OF A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR PIKE?
- WHAT ARE THE ENTRY GRADES FOR PIKE?
- WHAT ARE THE AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR PRE-KINDERGARTEN AND KINDERGARTEN?
- HOW WILL MY CHILD BE EVALUATED?
- HOW ARE ADMISSION DECISIONS MADE?
- WHEN WILL I BE NOTIFIED OF THE DECISION?
WHAT IS THE PROFILE OF A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR PIKE?
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY GRADES FOR PIKE?
WHAT ARE THE AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR PRE-KINDERGARTEN AND KINDERGARTEN?
HOW WILL MY CHILD BE EVALUATED?
The admission process is designed to gather as much information as possible about each child to determine whether Pike will be a good match for their style and personality. Throughout the admission process, we learn about the candidate through a virtual parent interview, the teacher recommendation, school reports, optional standardized testing and assessments. These assessments typically take place in January and February.