Boarding Fee
| Boarding | |
| Lower School (PK-Grade 4) | |
| Grades 5-7 | |
| Grade 8 | $61,621 |
| Form I | $62,506 |
| Forms II, III | $62,228 |
| Form IV | $63,139 |
Complete the online application in the parent portal
Please click here to start the online application. Once the online application and the application fee are submitted, please use the online checklist in the parent portal as a guide to submit the Parent Statement, Student Questionnaire, and a copy of the applicant's birth certificate. Please submit all of these items in the online parent portal by December 12th of current year.
Complete testing
Students can take either the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) or the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Visit www.ssat.org to register for the SSAT. Please call 1-800-446-0320 for ISEE information and registration or register online at www.iseetest.org. For all applicants for whom English is their second language, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required in addition to the SSAT or the ISEE. For Grade 8 only, the TOEFL Junior can be a substitute for the TOEFL. For more information, please visit www.ets.org.
Complete the parent and student interview
Boarding applicants should contact Molly Averitt in the Office of Admission to arrange both a parent and a student interview.
Teacher Evaluations and Head of School Evaluations are due Jan. 29th of next year.
Submit Official Transcript Release Form to your daughter's school
Once you have submitted your daughter's application, please locate the Transcript Release Form in the parent portal checklist or by clicking here and click on 'Edit this Request.' You will have the opportunity to enter the email address of the school administrator who is responsible for grades, transcripts, or progress reports at your daughter's current school. This will allow the school to upload your daughter's transcripts directly to the student application file. This checklist item will be marked complete once the transcripts have been received by Hockaday. The deadline for the receipt of your child's school records, if available, is January 29 of next year.
Schedule a visit to Hockaday
Contact the Office of Admission to schedule a visit to Hockaday. Prospective Residence students are welcome to participate in a Boarder Visit Program and attend classes the following day. Parents are welcome to visit classes, meet with faculty, tour campus, and attend programs during this time, as well. We have two Boarder Visits available. Thursday, December 10 - Friday, December 11, and Thursday, January 21 - Friday, January 22. Please contact Molly Averitt at maveritt@hockaday.org or 214-360-6522 to schedule a student visit.
Apply using the SAO
The Standard Application Online (SAO) is a standard online application supported by SSATB (Secondary School Admission Test Board). The Standard Application Online may be used if applying to more than one participating school. Click here to use the SAO.
Boarder Visits will be held on December 10-11th of current year and January 21-22nd of next year
On Thursday evening, Hockaday will host a family dinner followed by an informative program. Prospective students are invited to return to campus Friday morning for a School visit and parents will participate in various programs and activities while their daughters visit classes for the day. Both parent and student interviews will be conducted at various times throughout the day on Friday, and the visit will conclude no later than 4:00 p.m. When you arrive, you will be given a personal schedule for the two-day visit.
Hockaday will also be hosting the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) on January 9, and 23rd of next year. If you would like for your daughter to test at this time, please visit www.iseetest.org to register.
You may wish to wear casual school clothes (no jeans) or a current school uniform when you attend classes the next day.
The Hockaday School is an equal opportunity environment. It is our policy not to discriminate, and to comply with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in the School’s admission and education policies, financial aid programs, athletic programs or other administered activities based on race, color, sexual orientation, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity or other applicable protected classification.
Boarder Visits will be held on December 10-11th of current year and January 21-22nd of next year
On Thursday evening, Hockaday will host a family dinner followed by an informative program. Prospective students are invited to return to campus Friday morning for a School visit and parents will participate in various programs and activities while their daughters visit classes for the day. Both parent and student interviews will be conducted at various times throughout the day on Friday, and the visit will conclude no later than 4:00 p.m. When you arrive, you will be given a personal schedule for the two-day visit.
Hockaday will also be hosting the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) on January 9, and 23rd of next year. If you would like for your daughter to test at this time, please visit www.iseetest.org to register.
You may wish to wear casual school clothes (no jeans) or a current school uniform when you attend classes the next day.
The Hockaday Residence Life Program is centered on the development of adolescent young women and preparing them for rewarding lives outside the classroom. We encourage each girl to live out the ideals of the Cornerstones of Hockaday through our House Goals: Find Joy and Friendship, Act Responsibly, Gain Understanding and Lead with Purpose.
As a boarding program, the development of a cohesive community is vital. Self-discipline, consideration and courtesy towards others, the development and promotion of student strengths and talents, and high standards for behavior and community involvement are all key components of our program and are the expectation for all residents.
Balancing academics and extracurricular activities, while learning to live independently in a diverse community can be challenging. We guide residents daily as they navigate choices related to friendships, balancing work, extra-curricular activities and play, personal care and wellness, safety and personal security, and other age appropriate life skills for emerging young adults.
As residents progress through the year, they form unparalleled friendships, find strength in both their trials and triumphs, and grow in ways they never thought possible.
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