| Can I come and visit the school?
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| Yes, you are welcome to visit the school. We have two Open houses scheduled each year, one in November and one in January. You may also call the admissions office to set up a tour at any time that is convenient for you. We also schedule visit days for prospective students.
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| What is the age cut-off for entering the Prep program?
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| Students entering Prep I must be four by September 1 of the year they wish to enter. Students entering our Prep II program must be five by September 1.
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| What is the application deadline?
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| Completed applications and a $50 application fee must be submitted by March 1 of the year prior to your entrance. For students entering grades 1 through 8, a completed application includes a teacher recommendation form and transcripts from the applicant’s prior school. Testing days are scheduled throughout February and March and admissions decisions are made by the end of March.
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| Does it matter how early I apply?
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| No, as long as you apply by March 1 of the year previous to when you want to enter. We do not make admissions decisions on a “first come, first served” basis. All students must be assessed before an admissions decision is made, and all decisions are made at the same time, in March previous to the start of the September school year.
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| Does the school provide financial aid?
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| Elmwood Franklin is committed to helping families afford an education at our school. In fact, more than 25% of our families receive aid of some kind. We use an independent organization to evaluate financial information. Applications for financial aid need to be mailed to School and Student Services (SSS) by February 17. For more specific information, contact the school for a Financial Aid Brochure and Application.
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| How do I know if I qualify for financial aid?
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| If you are uncertain if you will qualify, yet feel that paying the tuition will be a financial hardship, we encourage you to apply for aid. The process is confidential and will have no bearing on admissions decisions. For more specific information, contact the Admissions Office for a Financial Aid Brochure and Application.
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| Where do your students come from?
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| 51% of our students come from the city of Buffalo, and 49% come from surrounding suburbs in the
Western New York region. We currently enroll students from Amherst, Williamsville, Clarence, Colden, Derby, East Aurora, Eden, Elma, Grand Island, Lancaster, Lockport, Medina, Wheatfield,
Orchard
Park ,
Tonawanda , and Strykersville.
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| What are you looking for in a prospective student?
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| We are looking for children ready for an academic challenge and for parents who are committed to supporting their children academically. Most of our children will be working at least one year above grade level by the time they graduate, and many are working several years above grade level. We also seek to enroll children who will be responsible and committed members of the community, dedicated to being kind, playing fair, getting involved, and working hard.
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| Do you provide an after-school program?
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| Yes, we have an afternoon program called Horizons. Students may stay at school until as late as 5:45 p.m. Students may also arrive at school as early as 7:30 a.m.
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| Does the school provide transportation?
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| Elmwood Franklin does not provide transportation. However, families living within a 15 mile radius of the school can arrange bus transportation through the school system in which they pay taxes. Students living within the city limits are entitled to free Metro bus passes.
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