We are still accepting applications!

Applications are still being accepted for the 10-11 school year and will be considered on a rolling, space available basis.  Please call 303-346-3500 for more information or to request a tour!

Admissions Process

For many families, the independent school admissions process may be a new experience.  At Aspen Academy, the application process is an opportunity for us to get to know your family and to discuss your goals and philosophies.  We thank you for considering Aspen Academy as a home for your family.  Please be assured that your application will be handled with the greatest of care.

For a student’s application to be considered during the regular admission season, please complete the following steps:

WEBSITE:

Thoroughly review the school’s web site at www.aspenacademy.org. This is a highly comprehensive website that describes our guiding principles, methodologies and curriculum in great detail.

Submit your New Student Inquiry :
Once your inquiry is received, our director of admissions will follow up with you to answer any initial questions that you may have.

PARENT Information Session And tour: 
To learn more about Aspen Academy and tour the campus, parents may call 303-346-3500 or email our Admissions Director:

1.       RSVP to our next Information Session - Tuesday, May 4th at 6:30 PM.  This is the *BEST* way to learn more about our school.  The session will consist of a slide show and presentation from our Head of School, as well as a student panel and tour.  Teachers, parents, and students will also be on hand to answer questions. 

2.       You may also arrange for an individual tour on a school day.  A tour can be scheduled before an application is filed, however, a 30 minute information session/interview will be encouraged on the tour day if you have not attended an Information Session.

APPLICATION:  
Complete and submit the following application forms along with a non-refundable $60 application fee to the Director of Admissions.  The application fee may be waived for families applying for financial aid; please call the Director of Admissions at 303-346-3500 for a fee waiver.  Candidates are encouraged to submit an application as early in the school year as possible. 

• Application for Admission

Submit Teacher Recommendations and report cards AND/OR transcripts: 
Teacher recommendation forms should be completed by your child’s current (or recent) teacher and sent to the Admissions Director within two weeks of the application submission.  All information provided by teachers is confidential and will not be shared with families.

For students applying to First Grade and above, a copy of your child’s transcripts and/or report cards as well as any recent standardized testing results must also be submitted to the Director of Admissions within two weeks of your child’s application.

Teacher recommendation and Transcript Release forms can be downloaded below.

FINANCIAL AID:  January 1 – March 1
Submit all financial aid documents if applying for financial aid NO LATER THAN MARCH 1, 2010.  This includes 2009 and 2008 W-2’s and federal tax returns and completion of the online financial aid application at www.nais.org/financialaid/sss.

DECISIONS:
Admission committee decisions are mailed by no later than  Monday, March 1, 2010.  When a candidate is accepted, the prompt return of the enrollment contract with a non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a place.