Admissions 2025-26

How to Apply

Welcome to Hayground School’s Admissions. We look forward to working with you so that the process goes smoothly. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Applications Process:

1. Please complete and submit your application. Hayground welcomes you to add any additional information within the application. If applying for financial aid, please fill out the form and submit. If you prefer to complete and submit hard copies, there are applications for both available for download on the website. Those applying for financial aid must submit copies of your 2022 and 2023 Federal and State Income tax returns which may be sent digitally to info@hayground.org. All applicants must submit a $30 non-refundable application fee.

2. Parent Interview - after the school received your application, you will be contacted to schedule an interview with a faculty member.

3. Child Visits- Visits for all applicants will be arranged.

4. Submission of most recent school records.

5. Admissions and financial aid committees meet regularly. The Admissions Office will advise when you will be notified about your child’s acceptance.

Apply

Hayground welcomes all families and accepts applications year-round for children ages 3 through 13. Hayground hosts Virtual Open House events throughout the year. Please check our calendar for upcoming Virtual Open House dates. Families interested in scheduling a tour or enrolling at Hayground can contact Cheryl Buck at the Admissions Office at 631-537-7068.

If you prefer to apply via email, please send PDF to info@hayground.org

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Hayground school application

Child's Full Name

First Name

Last Name

Date

YYYY

Sex (M/F)

Birth Date

YYYY

Home Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Home Phone

(###)

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Parent's Name

First Name

Last Name

Occupation

Employer's Name and Address

Work/Cell Phone

(###)

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Special interests, talents

Parent's Name

First Name

Last Name

Occupation

Employer's Name and Address

Work/Cell Phone

(###)

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Special interests, talents

Ethnicity (optional)

How would you describe your ethnic/cultural background? Please list for Mother, Father and Child/ren

Family status:

Are there other children in the family?

Are there others in your immediate household?

Have any siblings/relatives attended Hayground School?

Please, give the name and year the child graduated.

Child's Health

Please, describe the general condition of the child's health. List any allergies.

Has the child had any severe injuries or illness?

Applicant's current school

Grade

Does the applicant have special needs that you would like to discuss?

Signature

Hayground School encourages and highly values active parent participation in the life and health of the community. Hayground School does not discriminate against any person in admissions, financial aid, program involvement, employment, or otherwise because of race, religion, age, gender, natural origin, disability or sexual orientation. By selecting the "Submit" button, you are signing this Agreement electronically. You agree your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your manual/handwritten signature on this Application. By selecting "Submit" using any device, means or action, you consent to the processing of this Application. You further agree that your signature on this document (hereafter referred to as your "E-Signature") is as valid as if you signed the document in writing. You also agree that no certification authority or other third party verification is necessary to validate your E-Signature, and that the lack of such certification or third party verification will not in any way affect the enforceable nature of your E-Signature or any resulting agreement between you and Hayground School. You are also confirming that you are authorized to submit this Application on behalf of the child.

Prepared by

First Name

Last Name

Date

YYYY

Hayground school financial form (optional)

The Financial Worksheet, setting Tuition

Families applying for tuition remission will submit this confidential Financial Worksheet with their application. There is a limited amount of funds set aside for tuition remission for families, and those most in need, as always, will be given consideration by the Tuition Committee.

The Tuition Committee will review the worksheets and determine an appropriate tuition amount for each family. If necessary, families will be placed on a waitlist until all remission requests have been fully considered.

2024-25 TUTION

$15,000 for ages 3 and 4, half day program

$19,000 for ages 3 and 4, full day program

$33,000 for ages 5 and up.

Questions concerning your worksheet should be directed to Cheryl Buck at 631-537-7068.

If you prefer to send Financial Worksheet via email, please send PDF to info@hayground.org

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Confidential Worksheet

The information requested by this application is necessary to ensure that all applicants are treated equitably. Applications must be accompanied by photocopies of the last two years’ Federal Income Tax Returns (Form 1040), unless 2022 was previously submitted. Applications will not be reviewed by the Tuition Committee until they are complete. You should submit a single application for all children you wish to enroll at the Hayground School. Please fill out the worksheet as completely as possible. Income and expenses for 2023 should be actual annual figures, and for 2024 careful annual estimates. If there are significant differences between the two years for any line item please make an explanatory note on the bottom of the page where the items appear. All asset and liability figures should be as of date of application.

Student Applicant(s)

Please, list the names and ages of all student applicants.

Additional Dependent Children

Please list the names and ages of all dependent children in the household.

Income

Did the parents receive income for 2023? Will the parents receive income for 2024? If yes, please, fill out the income section of this form.

Parent's Annual Gross Salary for 2023

Parent's Annual Gross Salary for 2024 (estimated)

Parent's Annual Gross Salary for 2023

Parent's Annual Gross Salary for 2024 (estimated)

Bonuses, tips, commissions, gratuities for 2023

Bonuses, tips, commissions, gratuities for 2024 (estimated)

Other net income for 2023

Please list any other net income or benefits from business corporations, professional practice, partnerships, estates, trust, etc. (also if paid directly to the child)

Other net income 2024 (estimated)

Please list any other net income or benefits estimated to be received for 2023 from business corporations, professional practice, partnerships, estates, trust, etc. (also if paid directly to the child)

Dividend and Interest Income for 2023

Also, list if paid directly to the child.

Dividend and Interest Income for 2024 (estimated)

Also, list if this will be paid directly to the child.

Net Rent and Royalty Income 2023

Net Rent and Royalty Income for 2024 (estimated)

Alimony and Child Support for 2023

Alimony and Child Support for 2024 (estimated)

Government Transfer Payments for 2023

This includes any social security, welfare, veteran's benefits, etc.

Government Transfer Payments for 2024 (estimated)

This includes any social security, welfare, veteran's benefits, etc.

Savings for Educational Purpose 2023

List any annual portion of savings set-aside for educational purposes.

Savings for Educational Purpose 2024 (estimated)

List any annual portion of savings set-aside for educational purposes.

Additional Support 2023

List any support from relatives, friends or community organizers.

Additional Support 2024 (estimated)

List any support from relatives, friends or community organizers.

Other Income 2023

Note any additional income and please the source.

Other Income 2024 (estimated)

List any other additional income anticipated for 2024 along with the source.

Expenses

Did the parents incur any expenses in 2022 or anticipate any expenses in 2023? If yes, please fill out the Expenses form of the application.

Federal Income Taxes 2023

Federal Income Taxes 2024 (estimated)

State and Local Income Taxes 2023

State and Local Income Taxes 2024 (estimated)

Annual Tuition and Board 2023

Please, list the name and annual tuition and board for each child.

Annual Tuition and Board 2024 (estimated)

Please, list the name and annual tuition and board for each child.

Please, state below any other facts or circumstances you feel are relevant with regards to your income and expenses.

Assets

Do the parents hold any assets? If yes, complete the Assets section of the form.

Cash and equivalents

Auto(s)

Please, list the years and makes along with the current value of each vehicle.

House

List the year purchased and cost.

Other Real Estate

Please, provide details and values in regards to additional real estate assets.

Life Insurance

List the cash value of any permanent life insurance.

Marketable securities

Investments in Business

Other Assets

Please, provide details for any additional assets along with their current value.

Total Assets

Please, input the total for all assets here.

Liabilities

Do the parents have any liabilities such as loans, mortgages? If yes, please fill out the Liabilities section of the form.

Auto Loans

Please, list the current balance.

Mortgage Debt

Please, list the current balance.

Other Loans

Please, list the current balance and type.

Other Liabilities

Please, list and explain any other liabilities.

Total Liabilities

Please, input the total for all liabilities here.

Signature

By selecting the "Submit" button, you are signing this Agreement electronically. You agree your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your manual/handwritten signature on this Family Financial Worksheet. By selecting "Submit" using any device, means or action, you consent to the processing of this Family Financial Worksheet. You further agree that your signature on this document (hereafter referred to as your "E-Signature") is as valid as if you signed the document in writing. You also agree that no certification authority or other third party verification is necessary to validate your E-Signature, and that the lack of such certification or third party verification will not in any way affect the enforceable nature of your E-Signature or any resulting agreement between you and Hayground School. You are also confirming that you are authorized to submit this Family Financial Worksheet on behalf of the child.

Prepared By

First Name

Last Name

Date

YYYY