PREK 3 – GRADE 8

Admissions Process

AJLA IS GROWING TO 8TH GRADE
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING
6TH GRADE APPLICANTS FOR 2024-25

PREK APPLICANTS MUST HAVE TURNED 3 BY JUNE OF THE YEAR THEY ARE APPLYING

WELCOME

Thank you for your interest in Adam J. Lewis Academy (AJLA). Founded in the west end of Bridgeport, CT, in memory of Adam Lewis, who died in the World Trade Center on September 11th, Adam J. Lewis Preschool opened in 2013, inspiring hope in young learners and their families. For 5 years, AJL Preschool flourished, growing its capacity and developing its program. With a desire to have a long-lasting impact, AJL Preschool expanded to AJL Academy (AJLA) in the fall of 2018. We added our first kindergarten class, with plans to add one grade per year through 8th grade. AJLA is accredited by the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools. Our goal at AJLA is to nurture and guide your children to develop to their full potential. We want to see each child excel and feel successful. The most effective way for this to happen is for AJLA and all parents/guardians to form a strong partnership where your child is the centerpiece. Only through a cooperative relationship can we enhance your child’s learning experience. Our intention is to forge a partnership based on mutual respect, honesty, and open communication. We warmly welcome all questions and concerns. Thank you again for your interest. We look forward to meeting you and hopefully working together in the future.

Best,
Patty and Julie

1.

Complete an Application

To begin the process, please submit an Application for Admission by clicking the button below. If you are having trouble with the online application, please contact the main office by calling the school at (203) 333-2211 or E-mail us at admissions@ajlacademy.org.

Online Form
2.

Schedule a Parent Interview + Student Visit

  • Parent interview with the Founders and a tour of the school
  • Student Visits Scheduled
    • PreK Playdates – spend a ½ hour in the classroom on a Saturday morning – dates to be announced
    • K-5 spend a day at AJLA visiting in their current classroom
3.

Submit Supplemental Application Materials

  • Report card for current year
  • Testing results
4.

Student Enrollment

  • Once your child has been admitted to AJLA, we will request proof of income in order to determine your tuition. You must supply a copy of your most recent 1040 Income Tax Return, W-2s, or a month of pay stubs. Financial aid is granted based on need and is completely confidential. No family will be denied admission due to an inability to pay.
  • Once financial aid has been finalized, you will receive a Parent Contract, which must be completed and returned as soon as possible.

AJLA admits qualified students of any race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law to all of the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at AJLA. The School does not discriminate on the basis of any race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other policies and programs.