Apply to DCDS

Here at Detroit Country Day School, we honor the dignity of every human being and value the differences that exist and are expressed throughout our vibrant school. Members of our community are treated fairly and provided access to genuine opportunities to thrive. Our commitment is to nurture an inclusive environment where all students can participate fully and have a sense of belonging.

We seek kind, empathetic, and responsible students who are engaged and curious learners. Students should be willing to explore athletic and artistic challenges and be eager to become actively involved in our community. In return, our community will provide extensive academic preparation, athletic and artistic opportunities and nurture honorable, inquisitive, innovative, inclusive, balanced, and resilient individuals (Portrait of a Detroit Country Day Student)."

Admissions Application Dates

Early Admissions

Application due date: December 19, 2021
The Admissions Committee gives full consideration to all completed applications that arrive by the early application deadline. Applicants will be notified on or before January 21, 2022.

Regular Admissions

Application due date: January 30, 2022
The Admissions Committee give due consideration to all completed applications that arrive by the regular application deadline and after the early application deadline. Applicants will be notified on or before March 11, 2022.

Rolling Admissions after January 30

Applications submitted after January 30 will be considered on a rolling basis until all spaces are filled.

Steps to Apply

PK3 to Grade 3

Complete and submit the online application form along with the application fee.
Schedule a family meeting. This is our opportunity to learn more about your hopes and dreams for your child. They may be held in-person or over Zoom.
Submit all supporting application documents.
1. Parent Statement
2. Recommendation from current teacher if applicable.
3. Academic reports from the last two school years and first term/semester grades or progress report for the current school year if applicable.
4. Samples of your child's school work if applicable. This can be sample of your child's work in English, math, or art.

Grades 4-6

Complete and submit the online application form along with the application fee.
Submit all supporting application documents.
1. Parent Statement
2. Student Statement
3. Recommendation from two current teachers and a principal/counselor.
4. Release of records form
5. Academic reports from the last two school years and first term/semester grades or progress report for the current school year.
6. Admissions Assessment - applicants to grades 4,5, and 6 are not required to take an assessment unless otherwise requested
7. Samples of your child's school work if applicable. This can be sample of your child's work in English, math, or art.
Schedule and complete an interview and family meeting. This is our opportunity to learn more about you as an individual student and family. The meeting may be held in-person or over Zoom.

Grades 7-12

Complete and submit the online application form along with the application fee.
Submit all supporting application documents.
1. Parent Statement
2. Student Statement
3. Recommendation from two current teachers and a principal/counselor.
4. Release of records form
5. Academic reports from the last two school years and first term/semester grades or progress report for the current school year.
6. Submit an Assessment. We request that applicants sit for the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) or the Secondary School Admissions Test. In lieu of taking an assessment, applicants can fulfill this requirement by submitting most current standardized assessments including the PSAT, SAT, and ACT. Our school code for the ISEE is 230330 and SSAT is 1625.
7. Samples of your child's school work if applicable. This can be sample of your child's work in English, math, or art.
Schedule and complete the interview and family meeting. This is our opportunity to learn more about you as an individual student and family. The meeting may be held in-person or over Zoom.

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Roxana Han, General and Vocal Music, Elementary Level

"Teaching here is being part of a family. We're here with so many of our colleagues that are committed to every single student, and not only the student, but the families."