Thank you for your interest in the Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School! We are delighted to have the opportunity to partner with you in the education of your child. Below is a summary of our online application process. The entire process is done online through TADS, a website dedicated to school admissions and tuition management. Below you will find instructions on how to apply. Anna McDonald, Director of Admission would be happy to answer any questions: amcdonald@kjds.org or 865.560.9922.
How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in the Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School! We are delighted to have the opportunity to partner with you in the education of your child. Below is a summary of our online application process. The entire process is done online through TADS, a website dedicated to school admissions and tuition management. Below you will find instructions on how to apply. Anna McDonald, Director of Admission, would be happy to answer any questions: amcdonald@kjds.org or 865.560.9922.
Step 1: Application for Admission Parent/Guardian completes the online Admissions Application (and Financial aid application if applicable) and includes the $50.00 non-refundable application fee. KJDS encourages kindergarten applicants to apply by December 30th as space is limited. Applications for tuition assistance are due within 10 days of the application submission date. Please visit www.mytads.com/a/kjds to begin the application process. If you are interested in applying for the current school year, please contact Anna McDonald, Director of Admission, amcdonald@kjds.org to inquire about availability.
Step 2: Request for Release of Student Information Download and complete the Permission for Release of Records Form from the TADS website. Both parents should sign this form. Give the signed form to the applicant’s current school. The school should send your child’s records to: KJDS Admissions, 8042 Gleason Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919 or amcdonald@kjds.org.
Teacher Recommendation Form Download and complete the top portion of the Teacher Recommendation Form. Give the form to your child’s current school to complete. The school should return recommendations to: KJDS Admissions, 8042 Gleason Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919 or amcdonald@kjds.org. Teacher recommendation and student records are due within 10 days of the application submission date.
Step 3: Student Meeting and Assessment Once a complete application is received, KJDS will contact the applicant to schedule a student meeting and assessment.
Step 4: Notification of Admissions Decisions Notification of admissions decisions and enrollment contracts will be sent 4–6 weeks after step 3.
Step 5: Enrollment Contracts Due Parent/Guardian returns the enrollment contract and reservation fee of $500 to KJDS. The due date for enrollment contract and reservation fee is 3 weeks after notification of acceptance.
