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Admissions Applications Process

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  • Does Campbell Hall track event attendance or contact with the admissions office to measure demonstrated interest?

    No. Campbell Hall does not track campus visits or contact to measure demonstrated interest. While families are warmly welcome to attend admissions events throughout the season, attendance is completely optional and does not impact application evaluations.

  • How do I know when my Campbell Hall admissions application is complete?

    Your application is complete once the family interview, required testing, and all paperwork are received. Applicants can monitor progress via the online application portal.

  • How many new student openings does Campbell Hall have for each grade level?

    Campbell Hall’s primary entry points are Kindergarten, 7th grade, and 9th grade. There are a small number of openings for 6th grade. Typical annual enrollment openings include:

    Grade Level
    Typical New Openings
    Kindergarten
    44–46 students
    6th Grade
    Approximately 10 students
    7th Grade
    60–65 students
    9th Grade
    30–35 students

  • Does Campbell Hall offer financial aid?

    Yes. The Campbell Hall Financial Aid Program provides need-based financial aid to admitted families that qualify. Detailed eligibility requirements and application timelines can be found on our website's Tuition + Financial Aid page.

  • Does Campbell Hall offer scholarships?

    No. Campbell Hall does not offer scholarships at this time. All institutional funding is allocated through our need-based financial aid program.

  • Do you have to be Episcopalian to attend Campbell Hall?

    No. Campbell Hall is an Episcopal school that warmly welcomes families of all faiths, backgrounds, and religious traditions. Our community thrives on spiritual diversity, and we actively embrace students and families from a wide variety of religious and non-religious backgrounds to create a deeply inclusive learning environment.

  • Do you have to apply to Campbell Hall before attending a campus tour or open house?

    No. You do not need to submit an admissions application to attend Campbell Hall open houses or campus tours. We welcome all prospective families to visit our community, explore our campus, and attend our admissions events at any stage of their school search. If your schedule allows, we highly recommend attending a tour or open house before you submit your formal application.

  • Does Campbell Hall require applicants to take the ISEE?

    The ISEE is not required to apply for elementary grades (K-6).

    For grades 7-12: Standardized test results are a required part of the application. While it is not required, if your child has taken the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) please submit those results. Campbell Hall’s School Code is 052133. Applicants who have not taken the ISEE should submit the results of the SSAT, HSPT, CTP, or any other standardized exam from the past calendar year.

  • What qualities does the Campbell Hall admissions committee look for in applicants?

    Campbell Hall seeks to admit well-rounded students who show the potential to be academically successful and who are eager to actively participate in and contribute to Campbell Hall's diverse array of activities. We look for families who will enthusiastically embrace and support the school’s mission, philosophy, and policies, while actively engaging as collaborative partners in our community life.

  • How will families be notified of Campbell Hall admissions decisions?

    Campbell Hall admissions decisions for all applicants (Grades K-12) are sent directly via email. To help your family plan ahead, please keep these key timeline dates in mind:
    • Decision Notification Date: Letters will be emailed on March 12, 2027.
    • Family Response Deadline: Enrolling families must submit their formal response by noon on March 19, 2027.

School Life

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  • What is the student cell phone and mobile device policy at Campbell Hall?

    Campbell Hall maintains a mindful, focus-centered environment by limiting digital distractions during the school day. Our mobile device policies are tailored by school division to best support our students' growth:
    • Elementary & Middle School: Both campuses remain completely phone-free. If a student brings a mobile device to school, it must be turned off and stored securely in their backpack or locker throughout the entire school day.
    • High School: Students are required to install The Commons App on their personal devices. This application helps students manage distractions on campus while fully respecting their data privacy and ensuring they can still make essential calls or texts if a need arises.

  • What are the community, student, and faculty diversity statistics at Campbell Hall?

    Campbell Hall is a community dedicated to honoring the diversity of the human experience and ensuring a safe, inclusive environment for all identities. We look at diversity as an ongoing commitment that shapes our daily campus life. For deeper insight into our community demographics, identity-based student and family organizations, policies,and inclusive curriculum, please explore our dedicated Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice page.

  • Does Campbell Hall require students to wear school uniforms?

    Yes. Students in Kindergarten through 12th grade wear school uniforms to help foster a focused and cohesive community.

    • Elementary School (K–6): Uniforms are worn Monday through Friday, with special free-dress days occasionally designated by our Student Council. In 6th grade, students enjoy a free-dress day on the last Friday of every month.
    • Middle & High School (7–12): Uniforms are worn Monday through Thursday, with campus-wide free-dress privileges every Friday.

  • What are the daily school hours and dismissal schedules at Campbell Hall?

    Elementary School (Grades K–6)

    Classes begin promptly at 8:30 AM every day. Dismissal times vary by grade and day of the week:

    Grade Level
    Monday – Thursday Dismissal
    Friday Early Dismissal
    Kindergarten
    2:30 PM
    1:30 PM
    Grades 1–2
    2:45 PM
    1:30 PM
    Grades 3–4
    3:00 PM
    1:45 PM
    Grades 5–6
    3:15 PM
    2:00 PM

    Middle School and High School (Grades 7–12)

    Secondary students follow a standard schedule:
    • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:50 AM – 3:40 PM
    • Wednesday (Late Start): 9:30 AM – 3:40 PM

  • Does Campbell Hall offer school bus transportation for students?

    Yes. Campbell Hall offers several neighborhood bus routes to help make commuting more convenient and sustainable for our families. We currently provide regional transit service to and from a variety of areas, including:
    • Culver City
    • Hancock Park
    • Pasadena
    • West San Fernando Valley
    • Larchmont
    • Palisades
    For full schedule details, pricing, and specific stop locations, please visit our dedicated Bus Transportation page.

  • Are before-school childcare or after-school enrichment programs available for Elementary School students?

    Yes. Campbell Hall provides supervised morning and afternoon childcare, alongside a variety of after-school enrichment programs designed to support student growth in a safe, nurturing environment.
    • Daily Childcare Hours: Free morning supervision is available from 7:30 AM – 8:25 AM, and extended afternoon care is provided until 5:30 PM for a fee.
    • After-School Enrichment Offerings: The after-school program offers exciting extracurricular activities for grades K-6. Please visit our After-School Programs page to learn more about our class offerings.

  • What is Chapel at Campbell Hall?

    Chapel is a cornerstone of community life at Campbell Hall, reflecting our commitment to spiritual development. Through services that honor holy days from a wide range of the world’s religious faiths, student performances and presentations, and thoughtful discussions that explore questions of the heart and mind, Chapel creates a welcoming space where students of all backgrounds can discover, reflect on, and celebrate their identities together.

  • Can prospective families attend Chapel?

    Yes. We warmly welcome prospective families to experience Chapel firsthand during the admissions season.

  • What kind of academic support does Campbell Hall offer?

    Campbell Hall offers academic support through our Educational Support Services (ESS) program, which is dedicated to helping students develop life-long learning skills. For a complete overview of the learning accommodations we support, please review our official Educational Support Services Handbook or reach out directly to one of Educational Support Services Directors:
     
    Dr. Courtney Behrenhausen, Esq., Psy.D.
    Educational Support Services, K-8 
    Director of Educational Support Services K-12
    Email
    818.505.5384
     
    Cassandra Cando, M.S., BCET
    High School Director of Educational Support Services

  • How can parents and families get involved in the Campbell Hall school community?

    Campbell Hall deeply values the partnership of our families, and our active Parents’ Association (PA) serves as an essential pillar of our school life. The PA relies on dedicated volunteers to support a wide variety of programs and activities, including hospitality for new and prospective families, community outreach and service, fundraising, special events, and more.

    We also welcome extended family members to participate through our Grandparents’ Committee, which enables grandparents to be an active part of their grandchildren’s school lives while forging meaningful friendships of their own.

    To explore the many ways you can share your time and talents with our community, please visit our Parents' Association page.

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Campbell Hall is a K-12 independent, Episcopal, gender-inclusive day school. We are a community of inquiry committed to academic excellence and to the nurturing of decent, loving, and responsible human beings.

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