Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Are you a Roman Catholic school?
Yes. Overbrook is an independent Catholic school owned and operated by the Dominican Sisters of the St. Cecilia Congregation in Nashville.

Is Overbrook a part of the Diocese of Nashville?
No. Overbrook is privately owned and is not a part of the diocese.

Where is Overbrook located?
We are located off I-440 West End Ave./Harding Road exit within five minutes of Vanderbilt University. The campus is located next to St. Thomas Hospital.

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What are the school hours?
PreK parents have a choice of hours:

1. 7:50 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
   Monday, Wednesday & Friday,
   and 7:50 a.m. – 2:20 p.m.
   Tuesday and Thursday    OR
2. 7:50 a.m. – 2:20 p.m.
   Monday - Friday (exception for Wednesday 1:20 p.m. dismissal).

Kindergarten through eighth grade hours are:
7:50 a.m. – 2:50 p.m. Monday through Friday with the exception of Wednesday 2:05 p.m. dismissal.

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To whom should I direct my questions ?
See a list of the Overbrook administrative team members and their areas of responsbilities.

Is there after-school care available?

ExtendedCARE is available for all grades until 6 p.m.
This program gives families more flexible hours for picking up children until 6 p.m. Pre-k and kindergarten children attend a seperate program than grades 1-8.

What do I do when my child is sick and will not be at school?
Call the main office at 292-5134 and leave a message to let the school know your child will not be in school that day, and to make arrangements for homework. An absence note must be given to the homeroom teacher upon a student’s return.

Is lunch provided and how do I pay for lunches?
A hot or cold lunch is available daily for a fixed price in the dining hall located at St. Cecilia Academy. Students bringing their lunch may purchase milk or water. Lunch tickets can be purchased directly from the cafeteria manager. Pre-k and kindergarten do not eat lunch in the dining hall but bring their lunch and eat in the classroom.

When is school closed for holidays?
See the Overbrook School calendar for the 2009-2010 by clicking here for all the holidays.

How are snow days announced?
Snow days will be posted on this Web site (normally on the home page) as well as on local television stations and radio stations.

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Is there Mass at Overbrook?
The student body attends Mass in the gym every Friday morning at 8 a.m. Parents and families are welcome to attend. There is also daily Mass on The Dominican Campus during the school year. The schedule is as follows:

Mon	Tue	Wed	Thur	Fri
7 a.m. SCA Chapel 12:20 p.m. Aquinas Chapel	12:20 p.m. Aquinas College Chapel	7 a.m. SCA Chapel, 7:45 a.m. at Aquinas College followed by Adoration, Noon Confession Aquinas 3 p.m. Benediction at Aquinas Chapel	12:20 p.m. Aquinas College Chapel	8 a.m. Overbrook School and 12:20 p.m. Aquinas College Chapel followed by confession.

When can I apply for admission?
Applications are accepted year round. See dates of deadlines for first pool acceptance under admissions open house calendar.

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What kinds of tests are required for admission?
Overbrook joins with the Nashville Consortium of Independent Schools in administering the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE). This allows a student to apply to several schools and take only one test. All rising fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth graders wishing to apply to Overbrook must take the ISEE. ISEE is a secure, standardized test, which contains two ability sections — verbal and quantitative — two achievement sections, reading comprehension, mathematics achievement, and an essay question for seventh and eighth graders.

Pre-k, kindergarten and grades 1-4 take tests or go through screenings at Overbrook. Notification is sent after Dec. 1 or upon receipt of your application.

Can I visit the school?
Tours may be scheduled at any time by calling the director of admissions. Overbrook School has scheduled two open houses this fall for prospective families as well. They are:

• Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, 9:15 – 11:00 a.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, 9:15 – 11:00 a.m.

An appointment is requested for the open houses. Please call the Overbrook Admissions Office to confirm an appointment at 292-5134 ext. 257.

What is the tuition cost?
The cost of tuition for pre-k is $5,400 without ExtendedCARE depending upon your choice of hours. Tuition for kindergarten through eighth grade is $10,275

How can I get more information and an application?
Contact the Director of Admissions at 292-5134 ext. 257 or e-mail a request for an application to:

admissions-os@overbrook.edu.

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