After filling out the basic application form and choosing their track (Arts and/or Academic), will
contact you to schedule a date for them to come in for testing and/or auditions and a short
interview.
Academic Testing & Placement for New Students
Our academic program welcomes high school students who are ready to engage in a rigorous and supportive
learning environment. As part of our commitment to student success, we assess each student's skills to
ensure appropriate course placement.
Acceptance & Enrollment
All students who meet our general admissions criteria are accepted into the program. To help us place
students in the courses best suited to their skills and needs, we require placement testing before the
start of the academic year.
Placement Testing
Placement tests are administered in June, July, and August and are used to determine the most suitable
coursework for each student. (Dates to be determined) Testing includes:
- Mathematics: Students will be assed on their understanding of middle school math concepts.
Our lowest level of math will be Pre-Algebra. Students who do not pass this assessment in June can
be given practice coursework and retested in July and/or August.
- Reading Comprehension: Students will be required to read a passage from our history
curriculum and answer multiple-choice questions. Students who do not pass this assessment in June
can be given practice coursework and retested in July and/or August.
- Writing Proficiency: Students will be asked to submit a well-structured essay that presents a
clear thesis, supports ideas with logical reasoning and evidence, and maintains proper organization.
Writing should demonstrate correct grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. Students will be
given the opportunity to edit their submission should it not initially meet our standards.
Our goal is to ensure students are prepared for high school courses where they will thrive academically
while being both challenged and supported. If you have any questions, please contact our admissions
team.
Arts Auditions
Audition & Interview Day
- Arts Students will audition based on their chosen discipline (dance, vocal, theater, visual art,
etc.).
They need to bring anything they’d normally use to perform or present (instruments, portfolio,
etc.).
- If they’re applying for something like film, media, or tech, they can bring a USB with samples or
send
us a link to their work.
Quick Fit Check
We’ll ask all students to fill out a short questionnaire on-site—just to get a sense of their
personality,
learning style, and how they might adjust to the Hazelwood environment.
Final Decisions
Once auditions/interviews are done, the admissions team will meet and make decisions. Families will get a
letter letting them know if the student is accepted, waitlisted, or encouraged to reapply next
round.