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Join Us for an Admission Event:
- Lower School Tours
- Lower School and Beyond
- Middle and Upper School Tours
- Middle and Upper School Showcase
- Student Visit Information
- Virtual Tour
Lower School Tours
Lower school tours allow prospective parents to observe teachers and students engaged and learning in the classroom. The extended tours will also include a glimpse into middle and upper school so you can experience the entire ESD journey. These events are for adults only. If you are interested in joining us for a lower school tour, please register directly via Ravenna or you can use the form on the right.
September 30 - Lower School Tour, 9:15 a.m. - fullOctober 5 - Lower School Tour, 9:15 a.m. - fullOctober 12 - Early Childhood at ESD Virtual Session, 9:00 a.m.October 14 - Lower School Tour, 9:15 a.m. - fullOctober 19 - Lower School Tour, 9:15 a.m. - fullOctober 26 - Lower School Tour, 9:15 a.m. - fullOctober 28 - Lower School Tour, 9:15 a.m.- fullOctober 28 - Early Childhood at ESD Virtual Session, 1:00 p.m.November 2 - Lower School "Extended Tour," 9:15 a.m. - fullNovember 11 - Lower School Tour, 9:15 a.m. - fullNovember 30 - Lower School Tour, 9:15 a.m. - fullDecember 2 - Lower School "Extended Tour," 9:15 a.m. - fullJanuary 11 - Lower School Tour, 9:15 a.m. - full
Lower School and Beyond
Join us January 6, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.!
This event allows prospective parents to hear from school leadership and students about what it means to be an ESD Eagle from age three through grade twelve framed by our Hallmarks of an ESD Education. This event is for adults only. *While the program does not include a formal tour, the Lower School building will be open at 5:15 p.m. for you to explore if you have not had the chance to do so. If you are interested in joining us, please register directly via Ravenna or you can use the form on the right.
Middle and Upper School Tours
Middle and upper school tours allow prospective parents to observe teachers and students engaged and learning in the classroom. The middle school tour will include a glimpse into upper school so you can experience the entire ESD journey. These events are for adults only. If you are interested in joining us for a middle and upper school tour, please register directly via Ravenna or you can use the form on the right.
September 29 - Middle and Upper School Tour, 10:15 a.m.October 6 - Middle and Upper School Tour, 10:15 a.m.November 3 - Middle and Upper School Tour, 10:15 a.m.November 10 - Middle and Upper School Tour, 10:15 a.m.November 17 - Middle and Upper School Tour, 10:15 a.m.December 1 - Middle and Upper School Tour, 10:15 a.m.December 5 - Middle and Upper School Showcase, 1:00 p.m.- January 12 - Middle and Upper School Tour, 10:15 a.m.
- January 17 - Class of 2026 MLK Day of Service event (9th grade applicants only)
Middle and Upper School Showcase
Sunday, December 5, at 1:00 p.m.!
The Middle and Upper School Showcase is an opportunity for applicants and their families to learn all about ESD. The afternoon will provide an overview of our academic programs, followed by a variety of breakout sessions including hands-on science experiments, insight into our Episcopal Identity, a student-led Q&A, information about our outdoor education program and more. The event will end with Athletics and Fine Arts Fairs, allowing the opportunity to visit with coaches and teachers to learn more about our outstanding programs.
This event is intended for students and parents. If you are interested in joining us, please register directly via Ravenna or you can use the form on the right.
Student Visit Information
Applicants interested in first through eleventh grade are required to spend half a day at ESD through the Student Visit Program. Each visiting student will be an 'Eagle for the Day' and experience a day in the life at ESD.
To sign up for a visit, go to the Schedule Visit step in your Ravenna dashboard application. We recommend scheduling your visit as early as possible to avoid limited date and time availability.
We look forward to meeting you! Please read the following information carefully prior to your visit. For any additional questions, please contact Margaret Oden '11 at 214-353-5740 or odenm@esdallas.org.
Lower School
First Grade Visits
Visitors will join a homeroom class full of future first graders and attend several classes, meet faculty members, and complete our school-administered first-grade assessment.
- Visits will take place from 8:15 - 10:45 a.m.
- Visiting students are to enter through the Lower School doors on Montwood Ln.
- Lunch will not be provided.
Second - Fourth Grade Visits
Visitors will join a homeroom class of their current grade (not their apply grade) and attend several classes, meet faculty members, and have lunch with their potential classmates.
- Second-grade visits will take place from 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Third-grade visits will take place from 9:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
- Fourth-grade visits will take place from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Visiting students are to enter through the Lower School doors on Eagle Family Drive.
- Lunch will be provided.
Middle School
Visitors will attend three classes, Chapel and advisory, and enjoy lunch with a variety of middle school leadership, students, and faculty. Fifth-grade applicants will visit with fifth grade. Sixth through eighth-grade applicants will visit with their current grade level. All student hosts are thoughtfully paired with your applicant in an attempt to make them feel at ease in our community. There is an opportunity on the application to share your child's interests in an effort to best pair our hosts with our applicants.
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Middle school visits will take place from 8:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
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Visiting students are to enter through the main school doors at 4100 Merrell Road and report to the Office of Admission, where they are paired with their student host. Please plan to enter Gate #3 by the security booth. If Gate #3 is blocked for carpool, you may proceed to Gate #4 and park anywhere in the main parking lot, including parent/visitor spots.
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Please bring a book to read in class in the event of a test or quiz.
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Lunch will be provided.
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Fifth through seventh-grade applicants may bring a change of clothes in the event they attend a P.E. class during their visit and would like to participate.
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Please note cell phones are not allowed for middle school students. If your child needs to bring a phone, they may leave it in the Office of Admission.
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Due to our seven-day rotating schedules, we cannot always accommodate special requests for class preference during middle school visits.
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Student interviews will not take place during the visit and will be conducted virtually at another time.
Upper School
Applicants will meet with upper school leadership, have an in-depth tour led by Student Ambassadors to see campus and upper school classes in action, hear from a panel regarding the "ESD Experience", enjoy daily worship, and have lunch with current students.
- Upper school visits will take place from 9:45 a.m. - 1:10 p.m.
- Visiting students are to enter through the main school doors at 4100 Merrell Road and report to the Office of Admission. Please plan to enter Gate #3 by the security booth. If Gate #3 is blocked for carpool, you may proceed to Gate #4 and park anywhere in the main parking lot, including parent/visitor spots.
- Upper school students are allowed to carry their phones but they will be asked to check them in as they enter classrooms.
- Lunch will be provided.
- Student interviews will not take place during the visit and will be conducted virtually at another time.
Additional Details
Dress Code
- "Nice casual" is the general rule for ESD dress standards. Students may also wear their current school uniform, if applicable.
- Students are discouraged from wearing jeans, leggings, or sweatpants.
- Students are to wear comfortable dress shoes or gym shoes.
iMPORTANT Information
- At this time, masks are required for everyone through Grade Six while indoors on campus and optional for Grades Seven and up.
Virtual Tour
Can't make it to campus? No problem!
Now, you and your family can explore ESD's campus virtually with our campus map and galleries. If you would like to schedule an in-person visit, please contact our Admission Coordinator, Margaret Oden '11 at odenm@esdallas.org.
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