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Madison Country Day School serves students with average to above average academic abilities and seeks young scholars who thrive in a challenging academic, artistic and athletic environment. The school strives for an appropriate mix of backgrounds in each class and strongly encourages applications from students of all racial, national and ethnic groups and from families of all income levels. MCDS admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs. We seek a student body with diverse interests and talents and encourage applications from families of all backgrounds. Madison Country Day School is committed to providing a world-class curriculum and a carefully sequenced program, as well as a nurturing and safe environment for your child. After a personal tour, pick up your admissions materials. For grades Pre-K through 4, complete the Application for Admissions form and return it to the Admissions Office with the non-refundable $150 application fee. For grades 5 through 12, complete the Application for Admissions form and return it to the Admissions Office with the non-refundable $100 application fee. Submit the appropriate Teacher Recommendation Form to be completed by the applicant's current teacher, if applicable, and mailed directly to the Admissions Office. Click here to access Teacher Recommendation forms online. Come to the school for a parent meeting with the Director of Admissions and a classroom screening for your child. For grades K through 4, schedule an evaluation with our testing consultant. For grades 5 through 12, register to take the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE). There is a $78 fee for this exam. After these steps are completed, we will contact you regarding your child's admission status. Evaluation and ScreeningAfter we have received your completed application and supporting materials, we will contact you to arrange an appointment for your child's evaluation. The application fee covers the cost of the required evaluations of any students applying to grades K - 4. Applicants for grades 5 - 12 are responsible for the cost of the ISEE exam registration. Upon completion of the evaluations, we will offer an additional time for you and your child to visit our school again. This will allow your child to get to know the school, make new friends, and allow our teachers to observe your child in various learning activities.