During the admission process, you’ll meet people who will become part of your extended Cushman family. Our personalized and thoughtful approach allows us to truly get to know your family and explore why Cushman continues to be the school of choice for so many. Together, we ensure that our mission and values align with your hopes for your child’s educational journey. Early Decision is available to siblings of current students, children of alumni, and families who select The Cushman School as their first choice, in grades which are entry points. For more information, and to request your application be considered for Early Decision, contact our Admissions Department. We encourage you to contact our admissions team with any questions at [email protected] or (305) 757-1966. We are happy to answer any questions and look forward to starting this journey together. Date of Application Alignment between the Applicant’s Family and the School’s Educational Philosophy Grade Level Space Ensuring Various Forms of Diversity are Present Priority to Siblings of Current Cushman Families and Alumni Maintaining Gender Balance in Classroom Begin by inquiring about The Cushman School through our online portal, or feel free to reach out by email or phone. Complete the Application Online with the $150.00 application fee. Schedule a meeting with a member of our Admissions Team to discuss your family’s goals and learn more about our community. Enjoy a guided tour of our campus to experience the Cushman environment firsthand. When applicable, your child will participate in a classroom visit to engage with peers and teachers. Submit previous school records and transcripts for academic review. Provide completed recommendation forms from your child’s current teacher and principal. Begin by inquiring about The Cushman School through our online portal, or feel free to reach out by email or phone. Schedule a tour of the School with Patty Hernandez (PK-8th grade) or Dr. Adriana Reynolds (9-12th grade). Submit an application along with the $150 application fee. Upload or email relevant evaluations: Once the application is finalized (completed application, uploaded evaluations, teacher recommendations received, previous school records received, application fee paid), a visit with the applicant will be scheduled. For students in PK-5, an initial visit with our speech therapist and occupational therapist will be scheduled. A second visit will be scheduled in the classroom pending observations from the initial visit. Students in grades 6-12 will be scheduled for a full visiting day. During the visit, applicants will shadow a current student and will have an interview and assessment with administration. Once all steps are complete, the application will be reviewed by the Admissions Team. Once a decision is made, the Laura Cushman Academy Director or the Director of Personalization will email the family to notify them of the admissions decision. If accepted, an enrollment link from our Veracross database will be sent to the family. Families have seven days to complete enrollment. If accepted, but space is not available, the applicant will be placed in a wait pool. If denied admission, the family is welcome to apply in future years. “While Cushman has experienced an impressive expansion of its facilities and student population over time, I’ve found myself most inspired by the ways in which our school has—for 100 years—remained the same. Industry, courtesy, and responsibility are embodied by the Cushman spirit in 2025 just as much as they were in our founding philosophy. If there’s one thing that such remarkable continuity can impart, it’s that Cushman has developed a culture worth celebrating. I will always feel that my experience has been a testament to that.” – Jasmin Rossi, Class of 2025
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