• About Us
    • Mission & Vision
    • Welcome from the Director
    • Our Campus
    • At-A-Glance
    • Faculty & Staff
  • Admissions
    • Admissions Calendar
    • Campus Tour
    • Tuition
    • How To Apply
    • How To Enroll
    • Online Application
    • Supplementary Application Documents
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Request More Information
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    • Lower School
    • Middle School
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      • Outdoor Education
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    • Parent Handbook
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    • Forms
      • July Mailing
      • Supply Lists
      • Summer Reading
      • After School Athletics
    • Uniforms
    • Bus Route
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    • Summer Programs 2023 (PDF)
    • Summer Camp
    • Academic and Enrichment Programs
    • Experium Science
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Rolling Hills Country Day School Rolling Hills Country Day School
  • About Us
    • Mission & Vision
    • Welcome from the Director
    • Our Campus
    • At-A-Glance
    • Faculty & Staff
  • Admissions
    • Admissions Calendar
    • Campus Tour
    • Tuition
    • How To Apply
    • How To Enroll
    • Online Application
    • Supplementary Application Documents
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Request More Information
  • Academics
    • Lower School
    • Middle School
    • Programs
      • The Arts
      • Community Service
      • Outdoor Education
      • Athletics
      • Computer Lab
      • After School Programs
  • Life at RHCDS
    • Parents Association
    • Parent Handbook
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Forms
      • July Mailing
      • Supply Lists
      • Summer Reading
      • After School Athletics
    • Uniforms
    • Bus Route
  • Summer Programs
    • Summer Programs 2023 (PDF)
    • Summer Camp
    • Academic and Enrichment Programs
    • Experium Science
    • Private Swim Lessons
    • Extended Programs
    • Online Registration
    • Parent Dashboard
    • Staff Applications
    • Volunteer Applications
    • FAQ
    • Policies
  • News & Events
    • Blog
    • Calendar
  • COVID-19

Admissions

Admissions

Dear Prospective Families,

Welcome to the Admissions Office of Rolling Hills Country Day School. On behalf of the entire Administration, faculty and staff, we invite you to learn more about who we are, who our graduates become, and how we prepare our students for a lifetime of success.

The goal of the Admissions Office is to assist families in finding the right school for their children. We offer ample opportunities for you to learn about our school as well as opportunities for us to get to know you and your child. We feel that this mutual investment of time allows families to feel comfortable making the important choice of where their children spend their crucial developmental years.

We trust that you will find that our school allows for extraordinary academic development in a warm and nurturing environment, and the Admissions Office is happy to showcase our faculty, curriculum, and successes. Rolling Hills Country Day School is a special place. We encourage you to make an appointment to visit our school for a campus tour.

Thank you for your interest in Rolling Hills Country Day School. We look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,

Molly Skyar
Director of Admissions
mskyar@rhcds.com
310-377-4848 ext. 7022

Admissions Calendar

Campus Tours
Our private campus tours for the 2024-2025 academic year will be available for booking in August 2023.  We offer tours Monday through Friday beginning in September.

(If you are interested in touring the school for the 2023-2024 academic year, please contact Kristy Ikegami at kikegami@rhcds.com or (310) 377-4848.)

Open House
Saturday, January 21, 2023
1:00pm – 3:00pm

Experience Kindergarten
Tuesday, December 6, 2022, 8:00am- 10:00am (FULL)
Tuesday, January 10, 2023, 8:00am – 10:00am (FULL)
Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 8:00am – 10:00am

Experience Lower School (Grades 1-5)
Thursday, January 12, 2023, 8:00am – 10:00am

Application Deadline
Applications for the 2023-2024 academic year are available HERE.  If you would like to be considered for priority admissions, please complete your online application by January 31. After that date, applications will be accepted based on availability.

Admissions Testing
Saturday, January 7, 2023 – 10:15am (K and Grade 1 only)
Saturday, January 7, 2023 – 9:00am (ISEE – Grades 5-8)
Saturday, February 4, 2023 – 8:00am & 10:15am (K – Grade 4)

 

We offer tours Monday through Friday beginning in September.  Booking information will be available beginning in August.

Campus Tour

Thank you for your interest in Rolling Hills Country Day School. We would love the opportunity to meet you and show you our vibrant campus. You are welcome to schedule a campus tour using our online scheduling system, by following the link below, or by calling the school at (310) 377-4848, ext. 7022.

Campus tours will be available for booking in August 2023.

 

Tuition

Below is the tuition information for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Tuition includes a $2,500 non-refundable enrollment deposit.

Cash/Check Discounted Tuition Rates:

Kindergarten: $23,600
Grades 1 to 5: $26,300
Grades 6 to 8: $28,500

Credit Card Tuition Rates:
Kindergarten: $24,350
Grades 1 to 5: $27,050
Grades 6 to 8: $29,250

Tuition may be paid in (a) one payment on or before June 15, 2023; (b) two equal payments, one on or before June 15, 2023, and the balance on or before December 15, 2023; (c) quarterly on or before June 15, 2023, September 15, 2023, December 15, 2023, and March 15, 2024; or (d) 10 equal monthly installments due on the 15th of every month between June 15, 2023 and April 15, 2024. The monthly option requires payment by credit card only. A late payment fee will be charged in conjunction with any of the above payment plans at the rate of $100 per occurrence.

Additional Fees and Expenses:

Additional fees and expenses may be incurred during the school year. The following is an estimate of additional costs that parents should budget for their child.

Curricular Fees:

Grades 6 to 8 Books: $425-$450
Grades 4 and 5 Outdoor Education: $450-$525
Grades 6 to 8 Outdoor Education: $825-$1,700
Field Trip Fees: Varies by grade
Technology Fee: $600

Optional Tuition Insurance:

Kindergarten: $590
Grades 1 to 5: $657.50
Grades 6 to 8: $712.50

Tuition insurance is available at the rates above. Should your child leave the school for any reason during the school year, tuition insurance will cover the cost for 60% of the remaining school days provided your child has attended RHCDS for a minimum of 14 school days in the current school year.

Miscellaneous Fees:

School Uniform (All Grades): $200-$400
Grades 5 to 8 P.E. Uniform: $35-$65
Grade Parent Fee: $30

Technology Fee: $600
Earthquake Preparedness (New students only): $100

Rolling Hills Country Day School offers optional school supervision in the afternoon from student dismissal time to 6:00 PM.

After School Care: $15/hour
Homework Club: $22/hour

Optional Bus Transportation:

Round Trip: $2,100
One Way: $1,500

We offer two stops servicing the Beach Cities – one in Manhattan Beach and one in Redondo Beach.

How To Apply

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When to Apply

Rolling Hills Country Day School encourages families to begin the application process in September. If you would like to be considered for priority admissions, please complete your online application by January 31. 

Apply Online
The Online Application allows parents to track the status of their application once it has been submitted. A non-refundable fee of $125 must be submitted with each application.

Step 1: Schedule a Tour
The first step in the admissions process is to tour our campus. During your tour with Director of Admissions, you will gain a greater understanding of all that Rolling Hills Country Day School offers its students. You can schedule a campus tour by clicking here, or you may call the Office of Admissions at (310) 377-4848, ext. 7022.

Rolling Hills Country Day School also offers several “Experience Days” for parents only.  These events provide the opportunity for you to observe our classrooms in action and meet the faculty and administration. You can register for these events by clicking here.

Step 2: Create an Account and Apply Online
In order to begin an Online Application, you first need to create an account, which you can do here. Once you’ve created a username and password, you will be directed to the Online Application. At the end of the application, you will be prompted to submit the $125 application fee.

Step 3: Submit Supplemental Forms
Once you have submitted your application, the next step is to send in supplementary forms.  Supplementary forms include:

  • Copies of the student’s current and previous year report cards.
  • Current teacher recommendation forms.

These forms can be requested directly from the application or can be found by clicking here.

Step 4: Register for a Testing Day
The last step is to register for a testing day. Rolling Hills Country Day School offers several Testing Days on Saturdays during the months of January and February.

For Grades K through 4, please register for a testing day here.
For Grades 5 through 8, we require ISEE admissions exam.  We offer this exam on our campus in January with a registration code given after you have submitted your application.   (You can also register to take the exam at any other testing site – https://www.erblearn.org/families/isee-by-erb/).

For more information on the testing schedule or other admissions events, please visit the Admissions Calendar section of our website.

Online Application

Click here.

Supplementary Application Documents

Below you will find all the supplementary forms that need to be filled out and returned to the Admissions Office upon the submission of your application.

Click here for the Records Request Form (Not needed to apply for Kindergarten)

Click here for the K – Grade 1 Teacher Evaluation Form

Click here for the Grades 2-5 Teacher Evaluation Form

Click here for the Grades 6-8 Mathematics Teacher Evaluation Form

Click here for the Grades 6-8 Language Arts Teacher Evaluation Form

How To Enroll

Welcome to the Rolling Hills Country Day School family!

This page is designed for new families whose children have just been accepted for admission to Rolling Hills Country Day School. In order to secure your child’s place, it is important to complete the online enrollment process in a timely manner. Please use the interactive buttons above to guide you through the enrollment process. The four steps are also outlined below.

Step 1: Enroll Online
In order to officially enroll your child, you will have to log in to the parent’s page on RenWeb and create a new parents web account (click here). Once you log in, you’ll be guided through Online Enrollment, where you will be asked to provide additional family contacts and pertinent medical information. At this time, you will also electronically sign a Financial Agreement and select the tuition plan that works best for you. Online Enrollment is complete once you have completed these forms and paid the non-refundable $2,000 deposit, which goes toward your child’s tuition. You will receive an email notification to confirm that your enrollment packet was submitted successfully.

Step 2: Send Copies of Immunization Records to School Office
In accordance with law, all students must bring a verified immunization record to school before they are permitted to begin class. The California School Immunization record may be brought from the previous school, or parents may provide copies of immunization records from the child’s physician. According to California legislation, all students entering Grades 7 and 8 must have the hepatitis B vaccine (also known as TDap) as well as the pertussis (Whooping Cough) vaccine.

Step 3: Supply Lists & Summer Reading Assignments
Each grade has its own list of school supplies that students are expected to bring on the first day of classes and keep replenished throughout the year. Please find the supply lists for each grade by clicking here.

Additionally, students in each grade have summer reading assignments and/or suggestions that they are asked to complete before school begins in September. The Summer Reading Assignments for each grade are available by clicking here.

Step 4: Review “July Mailing” Documents & Forms
In mid-July, the school sends each family a packet of information pertinent to the beginning of the coming school year. The cover letter of this “July Mailing” contains important information about the start dates for the Lower School and Middle School. The packet also includes information about the Aftercare Program, Birthday Book Club, Parents Association, and Friday Lunch Schedule, among other items and programs. All of these documents are available by clicking here and scrolling to the bottom of the page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When and where can I pick up admissions information/application?

A. Applications are available in August of each preceding school year and can be completed online. Contact the Admissions Office at (310) 377-4848 ext. 7022 or email admissions@rhcds.com to learn more.

Q. When can we visit the campus?

A. Prospective applicants and their parents are encouraged to attend Country Day’s Open House on the last Sunday of January, from 1:00-3:00 P.M. Reservations are not required. We also provide tours by appointment. You may schedule a campus tour by reserving a time online, by clicking here, or by calling the Admissions Office at (310) 377-4848.

Q. What is the enrollment at Rolling Hills Country Day School?

A. We are a Kindergarten through Grade 8 facility with a total enrollment of approximately 400 students. Each fall, approximately 36 kindergarteners enrolled, two classes with a maximum of 18 students per class. Grades 1-5 each have two classes with 20-24 students in each class. We enroll a maximum of 52 students in each of the Middle School grades with class sizes averaging between 12 and 18 students.

Q. Who are the Rolling Hills Country Day School faculty?

A. The RHCDS faculty are highly educated and experienced educators with the majority of whom have achieved post-graduate level education. Our teachers must have extensive teaching experience before joining our staff. Some are veterans of other independent schools, including international schools, while others have worked in public schools prior to joining RHCDS. What they have in common are strong preparation in their fields of study, a commitment to professional growth, and a desire for meaningful and productive relationships with students.

Q. Where do Rolling Hills Country Day students go to high school?

A. Our graduates matriculate to over 15 different high schools across the South Bay and the country with approximately 50 percent remaining in the private sector and 50 percent moving on to the public high schools in the surrounding districts. Students who enroll in private high schools look to Chadwick, Loyola High School, Marymount High School, Bishop Montgomery, St. John Bosco, The Archer School for Girls, Notre Dame Academy, and Vistamar. Country Day graduates have matriculated at many prestigious boarding schools, including Cate, the Webb Schools, Deerfield Academy, and Choate Rosemary Hall, among others.

Q. How does Rolling Hills Country Day School select students for admission?
A. RHCDS seeks to admit the following:

Rolling Hills Country Day School admits students of any race, color, gender,  national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and
athletic and other school-administered programs.

Students who have demonstrated a readiness for challenging curriculum that focuses on creative and critical thinking.

Students whose families support the mission, purpose and values of the school.

Students who are interested in learning beyond the classroom and becoming members of the global community.

Q. What are the tuition and fees for Rolling Hills Country Day School?

A. Click Here to go to the tuition information page.

Q. Is the school accredited?
A. Rolling Hills Country Day School is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). We are also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the Educational Records Bureau (ERB), and the California Kindergarten Association.

Q. Is it too late to apply?
A. We offer “rolling enrollment,” which means we accept applications and conduct small group entrance evaluations until each class is full. Call to inquire about possible openings.

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