Kenston Forest School does not discriminate in regard to gender, race, color, national or ethnic origin in its educational policies, scholarship policies, and athletic or other school administered programs.
In the admissions process, it is important for a prospective student and his/her family to understand the mission and goals of Kenston Forest School; it is also important for the Admissions Committee to meet the student and learn about his/her academic and personal qualities.
  • The admissions process is designed to help prospective families and the school make a clear appraisal of one another to determine whether an appropriate match exists between the two. 
 The admissions process includes the following:

Campus Visits
During the admissions season, campus visits can be scheduled for 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 P.M. on weekdays.  Please call the Admissions Office to make a reservation for your family.

Prospective Student Applications
The Prospective Student Application Package is part of the total application process that must be completed before an admissions decision will be made. This process includes:
1.  Submission of a completed Application Form with $100 Application Fee (non-refundable).
 
2.  Completion of Brigance readiness testing (grades K-3) or OLSAT abilities testing (grades 4-12).  These tests are administered in the Admissions Office.

3.  Completion of two Confidential Recommendation Forms.

4.  Completion of student essay questions (grades 8-12).

5.  Admissions Office receipt of transcripts, school records, standardized testing results and report cards sent from the current school.  Records for the current year and the previous two years are required.

6.  Completion of interviews and visits as requested by the Admissions Director, other school Director or Headmaster.

The package is reviewed by a committee comprising several members of the faculty.  Email Frannie at fschwabenton@kenston.org or call the school office at
(434) 292-7218.