Bridgemark’s admission process seeks to identify students who will benefit from Bridgemark’s individualized, systematic, multi-sensory approach to teaching. New students are accepted on the basis of psycho-educational testing, previous school records, the family interview and available capacity for the desired grade level. These factors are used to determine whether Bridgemark can address a particular student’s academic and therapeutic needs. A two-day visit is also required to allow prospective students to experience the school’s environment.
- Bridgemark has a rolling admission process; therefore, students are accepted as placements become available.
Admissions Process: Step by Step
Applications are now being accepted.
- Families, please call (903) 939-3511 or email kstrout@bridgemarkcenter.org for information. You may also inquire about Bridgemark by clicking here. If you can’t reach anyone in the office, please contact Ginger Stewart directly at (903) 360-7958.
- The Director of Admissions will schedule a tour and family interview. Please complete your tour and family interview before you complete the initial application.
- Complete the initial application and submit the $100 application fee online after completing your family interview. The application fee is non-refundable.
- Submit all diagnostic testing completed within the last three years and report cards from the past two years. These can be emailed to gstewart@bridgemarkcenter.org. Additionally, applicants to the Upper School must submit a transcript. The Director of Admissions will review all records and testing to determine if Bridgemark is a good placement option.
- After the interview and completed application, if everybody determines that Bridgemark is the best educational opportunity for the student, a two-day student visit is scheduled. For the two-day visit, please wear athletic shoes, bring a healthy lunch and snack, and bring a water bottle. It is unnecessary to bring any school supplies as they will all be provided.
- During the two-day visit, additional assessments are scheduled for the student to determine placement for language arts and math instruction. Following the visit, teachers will report to the Executive Director of School regarding the student’s behavior, academic progress, social skills, and suggested placement.
- The Executive Directors review the application file and all testing and schedule a conference with parents to share the admission decision.
- Student is invited to enroll at Bridgemark and given three days to complete the online enrollment process. The $425 non-refundable enrollment fee will be paid at this time.
Bridgemark admits learning-different students of any race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin in the administration of our educational policies, admission policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.