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APPLICATION PROCESS
- Pre-K or K
- Lower School (Grades 1 through 5)
- Middle School (Grades 6 through 8)
- Upper School (Grades 9 through 12)
- Hope Graham Program
Pre-K or K
Applying to Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten
Led by an accomplished team of early childhood educators, including specialists in science, technology, music, library, and physical education, Bancroft's PreKindegarten and Kindergarten programs spark children's passion for learning while providing the fundamental skills for success.
Children enrolling in PreKindergarten are 4 years old by September 1st of their starting year.
Children enrolling in Kindergarten are 5 years old by September 1st of their starting year.
Inquire
The Admission Office is here to support and guide you through the admission process.
If you haven't done so already, please fill out the online inquiry form or call us at 508.854.9227.
We will gladly send you an information packet, including specific details about the application process.
Visit
All applicants are required to attend a Student Admission Visit where your child will have the opportunity to spend a morning in the classroom.
During this time, we will be offering virtual admission visits. For more information, please contact the Admission Office at 508.854.9227 or email admission@bancroftschool.org.
Apply
Applications to PreKindergarten or Kindergarten are considered on a rolling basis.
For a complete list of required materials, please contact the Admission Office at 508.854.9227 or email admission@bancroftschool.org.
Lower School (Grades 1 through 5)
Applying to Lower School (Grades 1–5)
Bancroft's Lower School (LS) builds a strong foundation of academic skills and ethics in a nurturing, stimulating environment that enables students to realize their greatest potential.
With a regular schedule of specials classes including French, Spanish, the arts, technology, and physical education, our community fosters love of learning, global awareness, responsibility for self, respect for others, and friendship.
Inquire
The Admission Office is here to support and guide you through the admission process.
If you haven't done so already, please fill out the online inquiry form or call us at 508.854.9227.
We will gladly send you an information packet, including specific details about the application process.
Visit
All applicants are required to attend a Student Admission Visit where your child will have the opportunity to spend a morning in the classroom.
During this time, we will be offering virtual admission visits. For more information, please contact the Admission Office at 508.854.9227 or email admission@bancroftschool.org.
APPLY
Applications to Bancroft's Lower School are considered on a rolling basis.
For a complete list of required materials, please contact the Admission Office at 508.854.9227 or email admission@bancroftschool.org.
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Middle School (Grades 6 through 8)
Applying to Middle School (Grades 6-8)
In a safe, challenging, and experiential learning environment, our Middle School (MS) strives to develop confident learners, well prepared to address the demands of Upper School.
Dedicated teachers promote independence and organization as students transition to more abstract and inferential thinking.
Middle School students are steeped in a culture of compassion and respect. Through the community service program and a curriculum that celebrates world cultures, Bancroft's Middle School teaches students to think beyond themselves and to embrace their roles as global citizens.
Admission Testing
*Please note: Due to recent testing restrictions during the COVID-19 outbreak, Bancroft will be reviewing applications with or without SSAT & ISEE test scores. We will work with families individually should we determine that test scores are needed.
Students applying to Grades 6 through 8 are required to take either the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) or the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE).
- Bancroft School is a testing site for the SSAT
- The SSAT code for Bancroft School is 1480
Click here to register for SSATClick here to register for ISEE
Inquire
The Admission Office is here to support and guide you through the admission process.
If you haven't done so already, please fill out the online inquiry form or call us at 508.854.9227.
We will gladly send you an information packet, including specific details about the application process.
VISIT
As part of the admission process, applicants will schedule a virtual student and parent interview with a member of the admission staff.
Please contact admission@bancroftschool.org to schedule your virtual visit.
APPLY
Bancroft is currently accepting applications to our Middle School and will accept students on a space-available basis.
For a complete list of required materials, please contact the Admission Office at admission@bancroftschool.org.
Upper School (Grades 9 through 12)
Applying to Upper School (Grades 9–12)
Bancroft's Upper School (US) is a college-preparatory environment of academic challenge and support. US students are encouraged to think critically, take risks, and cultivate habits of discipline and curiosity conducive to a lifetime of learning. In this community, based on respect and mutual caring, students lay the foundation for lives of moral consequence.
Students build confidence in their unique identities and talents as they explore the arts, develop athletic skills and team spirit, and enlarge their sense of community both locally and globally to deepen their social and moral awareness.
Admission Testing
*Please note: Due to recent testing restrictions during the COVID-19 outbreak, Bancroft will be reviewing applications with or without SSAT & ISEE test scores. We will work with families individually should we determine that test scores are needed.
Students applying to Grades 6 through 8 are required to take either the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) or the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE).
- Bancroft School is a testing site for the SSAT
- The SSAT code for Bancroft School is 1480
Click here to register for SSATClick here to register for ISEE
Inquire
The Admission Office is here to support and guide you through the admission process.
If you haven't done so already, please fill out the online inquiry form or call us at 508.854.9227.
We will gladly send you an information packet, including specific details about the application process.
VISIT
As part of the admission process, applicants will schedule a virtual student and parent interview with a member of the admission staff.
Please contact admission@bancroftschool.org to schedule your virtual visit.
APPLY
Bancroft is currently accepting applications to our Upper School and will accept students on a space-available basis.
For a complete list of required materials, please contact the Admission Office at admission@bancroftschool.org.
Hope Graham Program
Applying to the Hope Graham Program
For students in Grades 2–8 with language-based learning differences
Applications to our Hope Graham Program are accepted on a rolling basis.
Building upon Bancroft's commitment to nurture, respect, and educate diverse learners, the Hope Graham Program (HGP) at Bancroft School is designed for students with diagnosed language-based learning differences (LBLD) or dyslexia in Grades 2 through 8.
HGP students join their companion class in Bancroft's Lower or Middle School for all non-language-based subjects and activities, including science, computer skills, music, drama, art, and P.E., as well as recess, lunch, field trips, and special events. In Grades 6 through 8, HGP students also join their companion class for interscholastic sports, health, clubs, technology, and advisory.
The typical admission process for the Hope Graham Program at Bancroft School involves the three steps outlined in the columns below. Please use the Online Application Login to begin your application for admission.
When these steps are complete, the Admission Committee will let you know as quickly as possible about the final admission decision.
SUBMISSION OF TESTING
We will ask you to submit a complete psycho-educational or neuropsychological evaluation of your child, completed within the past 18 months. All information should be submitted to admission@bancroftschool.org.
**The testing must include a Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V), and a clear statement of your child’s learning profile.
At times, Bancroft School might request additional testing to inform our admission decisions.
PARENT VISIT
Next, we will contact you to arrange a virtual parent interview during which you will have an opportunity to meet with the Hope Graham Program Director, take a virtual tour of the school, learn about the program, and ask questions.
At the same time, we may ask you clarifying questions pertaining to your child’s testing, learner profile, strengths, and challenges.
Student Visit
All applicants are required to attend a Student Admission Visit where your child will have the opportunity to spend time in a Hope Graham classroom.
During this time, we will be offering virtual admission visits. For more information, please contact the Admission Office at 508.854.9227 or email admission@bancroftschool.org.
Questions? E-mail admission@bancroftschool.org or call 508-854-9227.
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