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THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN SUSSEX SCHOOL!

Sussex School accepts applications for kindergarten-ready four-year-olds through eighth graders on a rolling basis, as space allows. Known as the best education in Missoula, MT, Sussex provides a flexible learning environment where children are expected to work collaboratively and independently, and meet academic challenges. Students must also demonstrate kindness, inclusion, and acceptance of peers. Therefore, we believe it is in our community's best interest to accept only those students for whom we can make a reasonable prediction of success in our unique, progressive education program.

Sussex School seeks a diverse population and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation. We are committed to making our school affordable for families by offering robust tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities.

If the prospective student will be entering 5th-8th grade, a most recent report card is also required to be considered for admission. If the prospective student will be entering Kindergarten, we recommend that the student has turned five by Sept. 10. If your child's birthday is on the cusp and they seem ready to enter Kindergarten as a four-year-old, please explain in your application.

Please note: The application does not have a save option; we recommend keeping the application form open in your browser tab until you submit it so that you do not lose work.

Section 1 of 8: Student Information

Student's First Name

Student's Last Name

Student Nickname (Optional)

Student's Birthdate

Gender

Race/Ethnicity (Optional)

Does the student have any siblings?

Section 2 of 8: Primary Household Information

Parent/Guardian First & Last Name

Relationship to Applicant

Phone

Address

City

Postal / Zip code

Occupation

Parent/Guardian 2 Name

Relationship to Applicant

Phone

Occupation

Grandparent/Relative Information (Optional)

Section 3 of 8: Secondary Household Information

Fill out if applicable. If not applicable, please jump to School History Here.

Parent/Guardian 3 First & Last Name

Relationship to Applicant

Phone

Address

City

Postal / Zip code

Occupation

Parent/Guardian 3 Name

Relationship to Applicant

Phone

Occupation

Section 4 of 8: School History

If applicable, please tell us more about the school(s) your student has attended.

Current or most recent school attended

Grades attended.

Teacher(s)

School Phone Number

School or Teacher Email Address

Additional Schools Attended

Additional School Phone

Teacher(s) at Additional School

Additional School or Teacher Email Address

Section 5 of 8: Tell Us About Your Student

Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability.

Why do you want your child to attend Sussex School, and what do you hope a Sussex educational experience will provide?

Sussex values outdoor experiences, the arts, and social/emotional health as much as core academic time. This means that the educational experience of a Sussex student is different from the educational experience at a public school or more traditional setting. Please explain if this approach resonates for you and why.

Please share two to three of your child’s interests and/or passions.

At Sussex we embrace four core values: critical thinking, creativity, courage, and citizenship. Please cite an example of a time your child demonstrated one or more of these values in action.

Sussex values community in the classroom and beyond Sussex. Please discuss what positive elements your student will bring to his/her classroom community and to the greater Sussex community.

Kindness, acceptance, and inclusivity are desired characteristics of Sussex students. What are your student’s specific strengths in these areas? What are his/her challenges?

What do you do if your child is having an interpersonal conflict with another student? What if the problem doesn’t immediately improve?

Sussex School does not have full-time learning support nor a school counselor/psychologist. How will you help support your child if he/she has service needs beyond what is available at school?

Is your child in need of any accommodations to optimize learning for writing, reading, directing attention, or other areas of learning?

As a parent cooperative, Sussex is more than just the teacher/student experience. In what ways are you willing to help build and support the Sussex community?

Sussex students are expected to work successfully in groups with other peers as well as individually. Discuss your student’s strengths and challenges in both settings.

Section 6 of 8: For Middle School Students Only

Please have any incoming Middle School students fill out this section.

Describe the most engaging educational experience you have had to date.

What is something you love to do in your free time, and why do you enjoy it?

Section 7 of 8: Tuition and Assistance

Tuition will be paid by

Both Parents/Guardians

Primary Household

Secondary Household

Please describe how you may qualify for an above scholarship. Please see our website for more information.

Section 8 of 8: Agreements

I/We understand that the enrollment of our child is contingent upon the prompt payment of the required tuition.

I/We agree to pay such tuition

I/We understand that the enrollment of our child is contingent upon the commitment of 20 hours per quarter (60 hours per school year) of parent volunteer time.

I/We agree to fulfill the parent volunteer requirement.

I/We authorize teachers, employees, and agents of Sussex School to contact teachers, principals, and other staff at named schools and any named references in this application.

I/We do.

I/We authorize a release of information for all named schools and references to Sussex School at 1800 South Second St. West, Missoula, MT 59801.

I/We do.

I understand that my application isn't valid until I pay the application fee of $25.00.

I/We do.

Thank you! We’ll be in touch.

If you wish to apply for additional children, please fill out a separate application for each child.

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