LREI | Middle School

Admissions

LREI seeks to enroll students who are bright, curious, motivated and who show strong academic promise. The School is committed to creating an environment that is reflective of the wider community by enrolling students from diverse religious, ethnic, racial, and economic backgrounds and gender identities. Creating this diverse student body fosters opportunities for deeper cultural learning and understanding.

We Are LREI

Welcome to LREI. We are now, as we have always been, guided by our school's mission. As a truly progressive school community, we never shy away from the challenges and the possibilities of change and growth. It is this bold, experimental, progressive vision of education that continues to inspire and guide the LREI community today. What we did yesterday, what we are doing today, and what we will do tomorrow are all a part of a coherent 14-year experience inspired by our mission.

Academics

Since its founding, the LREI experience has been grounded in progressive principles that shape the design of program in each of our divisions. These principles place students at the center of their learning experiences, call on us to narrow the distance between the world around students and their school experiences, and engage learners in authentic problem solving on a daily basis. Our mission driven approach informs all aspects of our 14-year experience.

Life @ LREI

Our founding ideals of learning that is grounded in experience, inquiry, collaboration, growth and active democratic citizenship inform every aspect of daily life at LREI. LREI truly is a community of learners; it is a place where students, faculty and families come together each day in the spirit of creativity, collaboration and consequence.

Our Community

LREI is a community built on understanding and respect for others. Like New York City, we are diverse in every sense of the word. We are scientists, artists, historians and more. We embody a wide range of interests, beliefs, family structures and backgrounds. We thrive on the unique ideas and perspectives each person brings to the school.

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Application
To begin the application process for academic year 2020-2021:
- Complete an online application in Ravenna (available after Labor Day) by the deadline of
  December 1, 2019. There is a non-refundable application fee of $75. An application fee reduction is available upon request. Please contact the Admissions Office for the fee reduction code.
- The collection of brief student statements within provides an opportunity for us to learn about the applicant as well as to assess the development of his/her writing skills. It is expected that applicants write all responses independently, without the assistance of a parent, teacher, tutor, etc.
- After submission, your application will be processed within 5 business days.
If you experience any technical difficulties with the online application please contact help@ravennasolutions.com.
Student & Parent Interviews
Once we have processed your application:
- The Admissions Office will call you to schedule appointments for the student and parent interviews.
- Applicants to Fifth through Eighth Grade are required to come for a day-long school visit when they will attend classes with a student buddy and have an individual interview.
- All parents will have a personal interview with a member of the Admissions staff.
Students are asked to bring an item of personal significance to discuss with their interviewer (e.g. portfolio, musical recording, project, collected items, essay).
Tours
We request that all interested families attend a morning tour of the Middle School during the application process.
- Students are encouraged to attend the tour with their parents.
- All Middle School applicants are welcome to attend a High School Open House in the Fall
- An application is not required to tour the school.
Please note that the Middle School Tour includes a brief tour of the High School. Families are expected to attend the entire tour.

Tours begin promptly at 9:00 AM. Please arrive a few minutes early in order to experience the full tour.

SPRING TOUR: Reservations Required - Schedule your visit online. New users will need to create a Ravenna login to access events.

Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 9:00 - 11:00 AM.

Middle School tours begin at 272 Sixth Avenue at Bleecker Street.

(Fall Tour dates to be released shortly.)
Testing

LREI does not require the ISEE test, administered by the Educational Records Bureau, for Middle School Applicants.
Official Transcript & Teacher Recommendations
An official school transcript is required for all Middle School applicants.
- Please submit the Transcript Request Form, available in Ravenna, to the applicant's current school after November 15, 2019.
- Official transcripts must be sent from the applicant’s current school directly to LREI by
  January 15, 2020.
Candidate Evaluation Forms:
- In Ravenna, please delegate the Candidate Evaluation forms to the applicant's current teachers/school after November 15, 2019.
- Candidate Evaluation Forms are confidential and must be sent directly from the applicant’s current teacher(s) to LREI by January 15, 2020.
The Transcript Request Form and Candidate Evaluation Forms are included in the online application.

If you experience any technical difficulties with the online application please contact help@ravennasolutions.com.
Financial Aid

We offer financial aid to students in our Fours through Twelfth Grade. Financial aid decisions are made independently of admissions decisions, and awards are based solely on financial need. All financial information submitted is kept confidential. Applicants interested in applying for financial aid should check the appropriate box on the application. Financial aid applications are due by December 15, 2019. For more information, please visit the Financial Aid page.
Decisions & Notifications

Admissions decisions are based on the written application, interview, student visit and candidate evaluations. Decision notifications will be posted on Ravenna according to the guidelines set by the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY). Notifications will be sent via email from ms-admissions@lrei.org. Please set your email account to accept emails from this address as well as admissions@lrei.org.

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