Applying to RSA

Rising Star Academy welcomes students who are ready to thrive in a rigorous academic environment rooted in Islamic values. Let’s begin the journey together.

Rising Star Academy seeks students for their ability to excel in a demanding, college-preparatory program and to contribute positively to the school community. We welcome candidates of all races, cultures, and religions.

Thank you for your interest in Rising Star Academy. We are delighted to partner with you in your child’s education. The application may be completed online, but we would first like to meet you in person or speak with you via phone. Please contact our admissions office at 201-758-5590 or admissions@rsanj.org to begin the conversation about your child’s academic future at RSA. Click here to learn more about our admissions policy .

Apply

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APPLICATION

Create an account and complete the student application form online by clicking the button below OR submit a hard copy of your application to the admission office.

The following fees are due upon application:

All applicants: $250 application fee per student (non-refundable) paid online or submitted with a hard copy of the application.

Submit the following records within 10 days of submitting an application. Copies of records may be delivered to the school, emailed to admissions@rsanj.org , or faxed to 201-758-5590.

Copy of birth certificate
Copy of immunization records or immunization exemption form
Copy of special testing for reading (if applicable)
Copy of standardized test scores*
Copy of all available school records, including most recent report card*

Recommendation forms:

Preschool and kindergarten applicants: preschool/kindergarten recommendations (see below)

1st through 12th grade applicants: administrator and teacher recommendations (see below)
* Not needed for preschool or kindergarten applicants. If homeschooled, parents should complete .

Rising Star Academy has a rolling admissions policy and therefore does not have an application deadline. However, to ensure a timely process and the best opportunity for admission, we recommend that applications and testing be completed by April 15.

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TESTING

Students are required to take a grade level admissions test to aid in determining their compatibility with the academic environment at Rising Star Academy! Please contact the school to schedule for an admission test date. A family interview with the principal or director will be scheduled after testing is complete. We request that both parents attend the interview, as well as students applying to 4th through 12th grade.

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ADMISSIONS DECISION

An official acceptance (or non-acceptance) letter will be mailed within two weeks of the family interview.

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ENROLLMENT

Upon the student’s acceptance to the school, parents will receive an enrollment agreement via email. The enrollment agreement must be completed online within 10 days of acceptance to the school for the student to be enrolled.

RECOMMENDATION FORMS

Administrator Recommendation Form

Teacher Recommendation Form

Preschool/ Kindergarten Recommendation Form