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Turning Point School is actively working with families interested in applying for the 2025-26 school year and beyond. We are also able to accommodate current mid-year admissions for select grade levels.

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Letter from the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management

Dear Prospective Family,

On behalf of the entire community, I am delighted to learn of your curiosity in exploring how Turning Point School helps every child discover their positive equation for achievement. Our Admissions Specialists look forward to welcoming your family with warmth and authenticity.

We care deeply for children and educators alike, and we harbor a profound desire to get to know you and your child as we connect you to our program and faculty. In fact, we consider authentic connection to be a distinctive aspect of your engagement with our community.

As you navigate the turning points of your child’s educational journey, we are committed to welcoming you with respect, integrity, empathy, and equity. As grade-level specialists, we are uniquely equipped to support your family’s areas of interest. We value the thoughtful and personal process you are embarking on to find the best-fit school for your child, and our goal is to ensure that you and your child feel a genuine sense of belonging throughout the Admissions process.

Below, you will find all the information you need to begin your conversation with us. We also invite you to learn more about our community through these resources:

Should you have questions, please do reach out. The best way to contact us is by emailing admissions@turningpointschool.org. My colleagues and I monitor that account closely and are always happy to engage with you at any point in this exciting process. We very much look forward to getting to know your child and family!

In Gratitude,
Jenny

Jenny Vasquez
Director of Admissions and Enrollment

Private School in Culver City CA | Private Preschool in Culver City California | 1st Grade Student with Adult

Turning Point School welcomes families who will contribute to and are committed to diversity and inclusive practices. Learn more about Our Commitment to Equity here. Turning Point School does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or national or ethnic origin or ancestry in the administration of its education or admissions policies or its financial aid, athletics, or other programs.

Admissions Process

Our goal in the Admissions process is for all families to learn about our programs and experience our dynamic learning community. As such, we provide many opportunities to introduce you to Turning Point School, our mission, philosophy, and essential program information.

To simplify the process for families, the steps are outlined below:

Complete an online inquiry to receive communications and learn about our community
Participate in an Admissions Info Session and/or an in-person Taste of Turning Point Open House.
Complete an online application
Sign up for an in-person Tour and Family Conversation
Submit Recommendations and School Records (if applicable)
Register your child for a Student Visit/Assessment
Apply for Tuition Assistance (if applicable)

NOTES

1. The birthdate eligibility per grade level for the 2025-26 academic year follows:

Preschool: Born 9/1/2021 – 11/30/2022
Children entering Preschool under the age of 3 will be required to enroll in two years of Preschool.
Independent potty training is required before the start of the school year.
Pre-K: Born 9/1/2020 – 8/31/2021
Children are required to be 4 years old to enter Pre-K.
Kindergarten: Born 9/1/2019 – 8/31/2020
Grade 1: Born 9/1/2018 – 8/31/2019
Must have successfully completed Kindergarten

2. We do not require the ISEE as part of the Middle School admissions process.

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Elements

ADMISSIONS PROGRAM INFO SESSIONS

Our Info Sessions allow you to gain an understanding of Turning Point and discover the ways our elements ensure a balanced education for each child. This event, for parents and caregivers only, will last one hour and be followed by a 30-minute optional student-led campus tour. For additional information, please complete an inquiry form.

TASTE OF TURNING POINT | OPEN HOUSE

Join us as we open our vibrant classrooms so you can attend a rotation of classes with our dynamic faculty. Allow your child to explore the unique wonders of our program as they engage in active and integrative learning.

Two arrival times will allow us to accommodate the families of our youngest prospective students and those applying to our Middle School Division.

Parents/Caregivers and applicant children are both invited to attend. The event will last approximately 60 to 90 minutes. We will provide the time upon registration and further details closer to the event itself.

COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION

Submitting your inquiry opens access to an online Admissions portal where you can complete your application and register for events. We require a $150 non-refundable application fee for submission. For families applying for Tuition Assistance, if you require an application fee waiver, please contact our office.

IN-PERSON TOUR AND FAMILY CONVERSATION

The Family Conversation enables us to better acquaint ourselves with your child and family and allows us to understand the educational goals, values, and expectations you hold for your child. The conversation, paired with a campus tour, occurs in person and lasts approximately 80 minutes. All custodial parents/caregivers are required to attend so that we may honor the unique perspective of each family member. (Please note the tour and conversation are for primary adult parents/caregivers only).

STUDENT VISIT/ASSESSMENT

The Student Visit/Assessment allows our faculty to better get to know your child. Further details will be provided as you engage in the process. Assessments will occur during the school day or outside of regular school hours.

Elements

Submit Recommendations and School Records

Links to the forms required for application can be found in your admissions portal or on our website below. Please note that we must receive all recommendations and school records directly from your current school.

Forms are due between November 1, 2024, and January 10, 2025, to apply for the priority deadline. If you apply during our Rolling Admissions phase, we will coordinate timing with you. Please submit these forms to your child’s current school as early as possible to ensure timely receipt.

Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten applicants enrolled in school or daycare are required to submit the Recommendation Form directly to our office. If the child attends a toddler group, a recommendation is not required but could be helpful in determining readiness. We welcome any supplemental information from childcare providers.
Applicants in Grades 1-4 must submit two full years of report cards plus the first marking period of the current school year (or any school records available). They are also required to submit a Teacher Recommendation Form from the current head teacher. Candidates from private schools must also submit the Administrative Recommendation form.
Grades 5-7 applicants must submit two full years of report cards plus the first marking period of the current school year (or any school records available). They are also required to submit two Teacher Recommendation Forms, preferably from a Math and an English teacher. If not separate teachers, you may submit one recommendation from the current teacher and one recommendation from the previous year’s teacher or another educator who knows the student. For candidates applying from private schools, the Administrative Recommendation form is also required.

Required Forms

All forms should be emailed directly to admissions@turningpointschool.org from the teacher or school.

Apply and Important Dates

Turning Point is actively working with families interested in applying for the 2025-26 school year. Inquiries for school years beyond 2025-26 are also welcome.

While our 2024-25 school year is already underway, our Rolling Admissions process allows Preschool and Pre-K families to inquire and apply at any point in the year (space availability pending).

To access the application form and receive other important Admissions reminders, please first complete an inquiry form. This will allow you to create a username and password for the application. You may use your login information to save your work and return to it.

If you have previously filled out an inquiry form and need to return to your online application, you may do so here.

IMPORTANT PRIORITY DEADLINE Dates

August 15, 2024
Application Opens

October 26, 2024
Taste of Turning Point Open House

December 10, 2024
Sibling Application Deadline (for current Turning Point families)

January 10, 2025
Application Deadline

January 10, 2025
Recommendations and School Records Due

January 21, 2025
Tuition Assistance Application Deadline for current Turning Point Families (including W-2 and 1099 forms)

January 27, 2025
Tuition Assistance Application Deadline for New Families (including W-2 and 1099 forms)

February 10, 2025
Early Childhood Admissions Notifications Sent

February 18, 2025
Early Childhood Enrollment Contracts and Deposits Due

March 14, 2025
Elementary + Middle School Admissions Notifications Sent

March 21, 2025
Elementary + Middle School Enrollment Contracts and Deposits Due

April 15, 2025
Previous Year Taxes (2024) Due for New and Current Families

Please fill out an Inquiry Form to access a detailed calendar of all Admissions dates and sign up for virtual and on-campus events and visits.

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Tuition Rates and Tuition Assistance

At Turning Point, our tuition is all-inclusive, covering many perks and fees that other schools might bill separately.

Our comprehensive tuition includes study tours; spring overnight trips; books and materials; unhindered access to technology, including one-to-one devices for grades 4-8; Parent Association membership; student activities fees; security and facilities support; as well as student participation in extracurricular activities such as athletics, robotics, and other clubs.

Tuition is set to minimize additional fees and includes the cost of providing each student with the full academic program. Tuition rates apply to the 2025-26 school year.

Preschool

$34,950 (Includes Morning + After School Care)

Pre-K

$36,500 (Includes Morning + After School Care)

ELEMENTARY (GRADES K-4)

$43,150 (Includes Morning Care)

Middle School (Grades 5-8)

$48,375 (Includes Morning Care)

Placement Fee

A one-time placement fee of $2,000 per child is required per new student.

Payment Plans

Families may select payment plans of one, two, or ten installments. Tuition amounts reflect a discount when paid with cash or check. Credit card payments are accepted and paid at the non-discounted amount, up to 2.85% higher than the cash discount amount.

A non-refundable deposit of 10% of the tuition amount, which will be applied towards tuition owed, is due upon enrollment.

Tuition Assistance

Turning Point is committed to providing Tuition Assistance to families who would not be able to attend without this support.

We encourage families who need assistance to apply concurrently with submitting their child’s Admissions application. Turning Point students receive Tuition Assistance with awards ranging from approximately 10-80% of tuition.

Families for whom Tuition Assistance would be a differentiating factor in attending Turning Point School’s Preschool-Grade 8 program should apply, as future funding may not be available to families that do not apply in their first year.

The Tuition Assistance Committee considers a range of factors when reviewing each family’s application, including income, assets, and liabilities. While there is no standard income guideline, families making less than $250,000 in annual income with one child may qualify for some Tuition Assistance. We cannot guarantee that all families who apply will qualify, or that our budget will meet the needs of all families who qualify, to receive tuition assistance.

Applications for Tuition Assistance for new families are available beginning in November. Families interested in the 2025-26 school year must apply by January 27, 2025, for consideration. Please contact the Admissions office for additional information.

If you need help completing your application, Clarity offers in-app support and email support at support@claritytuition.com in English and Spanish. The application itself is also fully translated into Spanish.

*Please note that the school has met its Tuition Assistance budget for the 2024-25 school year; as a result, Tuition Assistance is not available to those families applying on a rolling Admissions basis or during non-traditional entry points in the school year. Tuition Assistance is, however, available for Fall, 2025.