Enrollment requires a completed
Application Form, including
the Student and Parent Statements
and three writing samples.
A copy of the Teacher Evaluation
Form should be given to at
least two teachers and sent
by them directly to the Northwest
Academy. The Records Release
Form should be given to the
registrar of your child's current
school and transcripts sent
to the Northwest Academy Director
of Admissions at 1130 SW Main,
Portland, OR 97205. Be sure
to include with your Application
Form the $100 application fee
made payable to the Northwest
Academy, Director of Admissions.
All forms can be downloaded
from the Forms tab.
A shadow day is an opportunity
for your child to visit Northwest
Academy classes. Your child
can attend academic and elective
classes, meet teachers and
students, interview with the
Director of Admissions and
schedule placement testing.
To schedule a Shadow Day contact
Lainie Ettinger, Director
of Admissions at 503-223-3367,
ext. 104. The Shadow Day Form
can be downloaded from the
Forms tab.
Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 9:30 AM -12:30 PM
Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 9:30 AM -12:30 PM
Diagnostic testing at the Northwest Academy is required for placement and must be completed prior to
the application deadline.Admissions placement testing is still available upon request. Please contact Lainie Ettinger at lettinger@nwacademy.org to schedule a time. The Northwest Academy does not require the SSAT. Please contact the Director of Admissions to schedule an appointment.
December 4, 2009 - Early Action consideration
February 5, 2010 - Regular Decision Deadline for all Middle and High School students.
After February 5, 2010 - Applications will be accepted on space available basis only.
Following completion of the application
process, shadow day and placement
testing, an interview with
the Admissions Committee will
be scheduled. Following notification
of acceptance a $1500 non-refundable
tuition deposit is required
to reserve your child's place
in the next school year. This
deposit is fully applied to
your child's total tuition.
Our tuition includes all after school classes, textbooks, and most fees.
Tuition for the 2010 2011 school year
High School - $18,000
Middle School - $16,000
