Life After Birches

AS A K-8 SCHOOL, WE PREPARE OUR STUDENTS FOR LIFE.

BUT MORE IMMEDIATELY, WE GET THEm READY FOR THE NEXT STEP: HIGH SCHOOL.

At the beginning of your child’s 8th grade year, families consider what high school experience may be best for their child - traditional public, charter or private.

We help our families by sharing information on this page, but we recommend each family explore school websites for detailed processes and dates.

Our alumni have transitioned to local public (Pelham, Pinkerton, Salem, Windham, etc.) and charter high schools (Arts Academy of NH, Founders, etc.) and have attended a number of private high schools as well (Berwick Academy, Central Catholic, Philips Andover, Trinity, etc.). Our alumni have gone on to great colleges and careers, as well!

For most private schools, an entrance exam, letters of recommendation, and a transcript are required.

Many public and private high schools offer shadow days. We recommend contacting your local school district or reviewing admissions sites (some links below) to determine when these are held.

Links are included on each school’s admissions page: