The Howard School

The Howard School describes its teaching approach as student-centered rather than rigid or traditional, aiming to "teach the student, not the subject" and tailoring instruction to each child’s learning profile. The school says its methods are grounded in neuropsychological research, with differentiated instruction, small classes, specialist support, assistive technology, movement, and hands-on experiential learning. It also emphasizes helping students understand how they learn, think critically, and advocate for the tools and strategies they need to succeed.

The Howard School says admissions are rolling for grades K-12, so there is no single application deadline and students may apply and enroll throughout the school year. (howardschool.org) The process starts with a guided campus tour; after the tour, families use the FACTS system to submit the online application, and the school notes a $75 non-refundable application fee. (howardschool.org) For requirements, the school encourages families to share a child’s psycho-educational evaluation before applying, says IEPs and 504 plans are welcome but not required, and states that standard admissions tests such as the JATP, SSAT, or ISEE are not required. (howardschool.org) After the application and supporting documents are received, the file is reviewed, the family may be invited to a shadow day, the Admissions Committee decides fit, and the school says it typically responds within about one week with either an offer or referrals to other schools. (howardschool.org) As for key dates, the main admissions pages emphasize rolling admission rather than fixed deadlines, while the financial-aid page lists September 15 as the start of the 2026-27 aid form and December 15 as the preferred deadline for aid documents; I did not find any waitlist policy or admissions priority categories described on the admissions pages reviewed. (howardschool.org)