2026-2027 Admissions Details

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Step 1: Complete the Online Application

Click the button above to create your FACTS SIS Application Account. Please make sure to submit all steps in order to submit your application.

Step 2: Submit References and Records

After submitting your student’s application, Cornerstone will automatically send a reference and records to the school, teachers and administrators listed in the application. Please note: In order to process the application, we ask that all references and records are submitted within one week of being sent. 

You will be asked to provide the following during your application:

• Name and Email Address of Registrar or Office Administrator at Current School

• Name and Email Addresses of Classroom/Preschool Teacher and Administrator (K-6)

• Name and Email Addresses of Math Teacher, ELA Teacher, and Administrator (7-12)

Step 3: Complete the Assessment and Student Interview

After we receive a completed application and school records, the student will do the following:  

• Complete an Academic Assessment (unless recent MAP test is on file) 

• Participate in a Shadow Day/Student Interview (5th through 8th grade only)

• Complete a Student Application and Interview and attend a Shadow Day (High School only)

Step 4: Participate in a Family Interview

After the student assessment and interview(s), 

• For families who do not have DC OSP and need tuition assistance, the tuition assistance application must be completed prior to the family interview meeting. Please note: There is a $50 application fee.

• The Executive Director and relevant Principal(s) will meet with all caregivers. Any Upper School Students (7-12) should also attend. 

  This is an opportunity to get to know your family, answer any questions you might have, and discuss your application and tuition assistance.

Step 5: Receive an Admissions Decision

After all steps have been completed, you will receive a final decision on your student’s acceptance to Cornerstone. 

• To enroll an accepted student, the caregivers will need to:

• Complete the online enrollment documents

• Sign the financial agreement

• Create a FACTS payment account if not on OSP. 

• Please note: You must complete all steps in order for your student to be enrolled.