Frequently Asked Questions
Does 麻豆社 require admission testing?
麻豆社 accepts any standardized testing no more than two years old for admission to grades 4th and up.
Do 麻豆社 students wear uniforms?
Yes, beginning in Lower Elementary students begin wearing a school uniform. Toddler and Primary students do not wear uniforms.
What is the student/teacher ratio?
10:1
How long is the school day for each level?
Toddler
9 – 11:45am Half Day
9 – 2:45pm Full Day
(two, three and five day options available)
Primary
8:45 – 12pm Half Day
8:45 – 3pm Full Day
(three and five day options available)
Lower Elementary
8:30 – 3:15pm
Upper Elementary
8:15 – 3:30pm
Upper School
8 – 3:50pm
Does 麻豆社 provide before and after school care?
Yes, 麻豆社 opens at 7:15am and all students can start their school day at no charge as soon as school opens. After school supervision is offered until 6pm. Families can choose from a variety of enrichment activities as well as supervised homework and outdoor play.
Does 麻豆社 have a religious affiliation?
No, 麻豆社 is a diverse community with families from all the major world religions.
Do siblings have preference for admission?
Yes, as long as the sibling is an appropriate match for 麻豆社, siblings are given preference.
What documents are required for the admission process?
- Complete application form with photo and application fee
- Teacher recommendation forms (kindergarten and up)
- School records (kindergarten and up)
- Standardized testing (grade 4 and up)
Does 麻豆社 have a waiting list?
The list varies from year to year depending on age groups.
Does 麻豆社 accept International Students?
Yes, 麻豆社 issues I-20’s for International students.
What Foreign Languages are offered and when?
麻豆社 offers classes in Spanish, Mandarin and Latin.
Toddler and Primary children are immersed in Spanish with a Spanish speaker every day. They receive weekly Mandarin classes.
Elementary students have both Spanish and Mandarin classes weekly and in addition, take Latin in grades 6 and 7.
Upper School students choose either Spanish or Mandarin to study in depth on a daily basis.
Does 麻豆社 give standardized tests?
Yes, beginning at grade 4, 麻豆社 students take a nationally recognized standardized test.
At High School, grades 9, 10 and 11 take the PSAT.
Does 麻豆社 have any other type of testing?
Yes, beginning at elementary school, 麻豆社 students take curriculum specific tests throughout the year.
High school uses comprehensive testing to prepare students for comprehensive essay exams given for the International Baccalaureate Diploma in grade 12.
Does 麻豆社 provide scholarships or tuition assistance?
Yes, 麻豆社 offers both scholarships and financial assistance. Families applying for financial assistance use the FAST program.
When are 麻豆社’s application deadlines?
麻豆社’s application deadline is generally the last Monday of January although rolling enrollment is accepted when spaces are available.
What openings are available at each level?
Depending upon current enrollment, 麻豆社 generally accepts a few new students each year, at each level.
The most openings occur at the Toddler level.
When will a family hear about their application status?
Letters are sent to the applicant’s home during rolling environment, families generally receive their letter within two weeks.