Welcome to Madeira!

You're in! Now What?

Congratulations on your acceptance to Madeira! You may be wondering, "Now what do I do?"

Below is a timeline to guide you and your family through the enrollment and registration process. 

March

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• Submit your signed enrollment agreement and pay deposit

  • For more information, please visit our enrollment web page: www.madeira.org/enroll

  • Day student deadline March 19

  • Boarding student deadline April 10

• Print out the New Student/Parent Checklist

• Review the Important Dates calendar

• Consider Transportation options

  • Madeira offers a bus/van transportation program that allows us to serve students throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area. Transportation route options for the upcoming school year can be found on the Transportation Program page of our website. Space is limited. Sign-up here.

April

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• Submit your signed enrollment agreement and pay deposit

  • Boarding student enrollment agreements and deposits are due April 10

• International Students: Complete I-20 & Guardian forms
  (Madeira will begin the I-20 process promptly after enrollment is complete)

• Set-up your Madeira network accounts

  • In the spring, you will receive a series of emails from the IT department with instructions that outline how to set up your Madeira email account, Powerschool Learning account, and the Student/Parent Portal. It is very important that you complete these tasks in a timely manner because important emails such as placement test information and roommate questionnaires will be sent to this email account.

  • ​We are a "Bring Your Own Device" school - please click here to review our device requirements. Click here for an explanation of Madeira's technology systems.

• Take placement tests

  • Information about Placement Tests will be emailed by the Academic Office (academicoffice@madeira.org).​

• Begin your Academic Registration process and make an appointment to meet with Academic Dean, Ms. M.A. Mahoney

  • In April, you and your family will receive an e-letter from the Academic Office with details about this multi-step process. View courses by department: English | History | World Languages | Mathematics | Science | Student Life | Arts | Athletics ​

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May

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• Transportation Sign Up prior to May 3 deadline

• Complete I-20 & Guardian forms

  • International families will receive communication from the Admissions Office regarding the completion of your I-20 forms by mid-May.

• Access health forms and schedule physical

  • Madeira requires all students to submit health forms including a completed physical form by July 1. Health forms for 2021 will be updated in May and available in the Magnus Health Portal. Look out for communication from the Health and Wellness Center.

• Upload a photo for the 2021-22 Community Directory 

  • As a new Madeira student, you'll want to make sure your photo is included in the Community Directory. The Community Directory is published online in September. All parents, students, faculty, and staff at Madeira receive it at the beginning of the school year. It is immensely helpful for figuring out who is who as you are making new friends.

June

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• Submit D Block Agreement prior to June 11 deadline

• Submit Health & Wellness Forms prior to July 1 deadline

• Complete the Dean of Students’ forms 

  • Students and parents/guardians will receive communication from the Dean of Students Office with instructions to complete several forms:

  • Parents - complete Travel & Arrival survey prior to July 1 deadline 

  • Parents - complete Permissions Form available under "My Forms" in the Student/Parent Portal

  • Boarding Parents - complete "Tell Us About Your Daughter" survey prior to July 1 deadline

  • Boarding Students - complete New Roommate Survey prior to July 1 deadline

• Boarding students will receive a "What to Bring" list and other important tips for living in the dorms via email from the Director of Residential Life in early June. 

• Volunteer to serve as a host family

  • Our international students bring unique experiences and perspectives to Madeira’s classrooms and advance our global understanding. We want to ensure we are doing our utmost to welcome them into our community and set them up for success. Local Madeira families can volunteer in numerous ways, big and small.

  • If you are interested in learning more, please fill out our Expression of Interest Form.

• Day Student Carpool Directory:  Parents can access this through "Quicklinks" in the Parent Portal​

July

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• Ensure all forms are complete by July 1 deadline

  • Check Student/Parent Portal and Related Forms for New Girls 

• Submit photo for Community Directory prior to July 1 deadline​

• Order books and supplies for fall classes

  • The Academic Office will post the Book Ordering Information and a Supplies List on Powerschool Learning in July.

August

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• Review the Student/Parent Handbook

  • The Dean of Students Office will share the 2021-2022 Student/Parent Handbook in early August. Parents and students are expected to review the handbook annually.

• Review your schedule in the Student/Parent Portal

• Attend Preseason & Orientation!