Family Guide to High School Transition
Welcome
The transition process from Benchmark into high school can be a daunting process. We hope the resources we provide here will be of help to you. Please reach out to us with questions you may have along this journey.
The choice of high school after Benchmark is that of the parent, along with the student. Benchmark staff are here to guide and provide you with useful information to help you find the best school match for your child. Benchmark graduates have found success at a wide variety of schools within and beyond the Delaware Valley and have a reputation for knowing themselves as learners and having the skills and strategies to meet with success. Click here to learn more about where Benchmark students have attended high school.
Who do I contact?
For more on Benchmark School's transition team, click here.
Transition - Step-by-Step
🔑 Click on each underlined step for detailed information about the step. 🔑
Deadlines are provided here for quick reference. Always click through on the underlined heading to get more information.
Major Deadline: September 1 - Comprehensive Psychoeducational Testing Report, if needed.
Third Steps:
Major Deadlines:
September 15 - Apply for accommodations for the ISEE (if needed and taking at Benchmark School).
November 2- ISEE @ Benchmark registration deadline.
Application Deadlines - See school websites, but typically around December 1.
Financial Aid Applications - See school websites, but typically early to mid-December.
Boarding School Application Deadlines - Typically around January 31.
Please contact Eric MacDonald if you have any questions or need help during the transition process.
Email: ericmacdonald@benchmarkschool.org
Phone: 610-565-3741 ext. 169
