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Calendar &
Checklist

We are excited that you are exploring Schechter for your child and family.

We strive to provide a transparent and seamless admissions experience.

Below are important dates and admissions checklists for the 2025-2026 school year.

October 22, 2025   |   7 – 8:30 PM

Prospective Parent Open House with Dr. Lena Kushnir
Schechter Northbrook Campus, Beit Knesset

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Sunday, November 16, 2025   |   7 PM 

Parlor Meeting

December 1, 2025

New Student Applications DUE

December 1, 2025

Flexible Tuition Applications due for New/Returning Students

Thursday, January 15, 2026 or Tuesday, February 3, 2026 |  9:00 am – 10:15 am

Morning of Kindergarten
Schechter Northbrook Campus

February 6, 2026

Parlor Meeting

March 2, 2026

Kindergarten Admissions Decisions and Flexible Tuition Determinations published

March 16, 2026

New Student Registration due

March 2026 – Summer

Rolling Admissions

Checklist

Kindergarten Admissions

  • Complete online Inquiry Form
  • Schedule a personal tour
  • Complete online Admission Application
  • Complete online Release Form
  • Explore Flexible Tuition (optional)
  • Child’s preschool teacher completes Teacher Evaluation Form
  • Observation of student at preschool (Sager School will coordinate)
  • Child participates in Sager’s Morning of Kindergarten
  • Submit all documentation of early intervention and/or support services (including speech, OT, PT)
  • Parents notified of admissions decision
  • Complete online registration for Continuous Enrollment
  • Submit Birth Certificate and state-required immunization and medical forms

1st - 8th Grade Admissions

  • Complete online Inquiry Form
  • Schedule a personal tour
  • Complete online Admission Application
  • Complete online Release Form
  • Explore Flexible Tuition (optional)
  • Schedule Student Visit and Assessment at Sager
  • Submit student’s most recent report cards and standardized test scores
  • Student’s current teacher(s) (preferably Math and Language Arts) completes Teacher Evaluation Form
  • Observation of student at current school (Sager School will coordinate)
  • Submit all documentation of early intervention and/or support services (including speech, OT, PT)
  • Parents notified of admissions decision
  • Complete online registration for Continuous Enrollment
  • Submit Birth Certificate and state-required immunization and medical forms

Questions? Contact Hillary Dunn, Director of Admissions.

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