Application Process

We are pleased that you are interested in joining the Atlanta Jewish Academy family. Here are the simple steps to apply:

1. Complete the online application and submit application fee

Please email Jessica Sacks, Director of Admissions, with your inquiry. There is a non-refundable application fee of $150 per applicant.

2. Submit required forms by application deadline

A. These include achievement test scores, transcripts, progress reports, teacher evaluation forms (Grades 1 - 8) or Early Childhood teacher evaluation form (ECD - K), and psycho-educational evaluations (if applicable).

High School Students: Discipline records, evaluations from the applicant’s Mathematics, English and Judaic faculty are required. These documents will be kept confidential. Please refer to our Transcript and Records Request Form.

ECD Teacher Evaluation (3yr. old, Pre-K and K only)

Rising 1st - 5th Grade General Studies Teacher Evaluation

Rising 1st - 5th Grade Judaic Studies/Hebrew Teacher Evaluation

Rising 6th - 8th Grade General Studies Teacher Evaluation

Rising 6th - 8th Grade Judaic Studies/Hebrew Teacher Evaluation

HS English Recommendation

HS Math Recommendation

HS Judaic Recommendation

AJA Transcript Request Form

B. Provide a photo copy of the applicant’s birth certificate (or a photocopy of the applicant’s passport).

C. Submit a Certificate of Immunization (Form 3231) from the applicant’s medical provider indicating that all immunizations are current.

3. Screening and Observation

Once your application is complete, you will be contacted by the Admissions Office to set up a screening.

Kindergarten: We evaluate their learning styles.

Lower School, Middle School and High School: Screenings and interviews are scheduled on an individual basis.

Students will be required to take a Placement Exam in Math and Hebrew.

Please refer to Admissions Deadlines and Notification dates here.