🏛️ Admissions at Agonikos Academy

A Hero’s Journey Begins with Readiness and Reflection

At Agonikos Academy, we believe that every student has the potential to grow into a scholar, leader, and teammate. Our admissions process is designed to ensure that each child who joins us is ready to thrive in a challenging, collaborative, and meaning-driven environment.

🎯 Our Two-Phase Admissions Process

Our process focuses not only on basic academic readiness but also on deeper thinking, self-awareness, and a student’s ability to work within a team. Every student who is accepted is placed within a squad—a small learning unit composed of peers from different levels of academic ability. This structure helps students grow together by learning from one another.

Phase 1: Readiness Screening

This initial step ensures that each applicant is prepared to succeed in our learning environment.

We assess:

  • Literacy & Communication Skills

  • Mathematical Thinking & Problem Solving

  • Basic Logic and Reasoning

  • Social-Emotional Readiness

This phase includes short academic tasks, scenario-based questions, and a reflection prompt. We also review input from a parent or teacher to understand how your child approaches learning and interacts with others.

🔹 Only students who meet a minimum threshold of readiness move on to the second phase.

Phase 2: Tier Placement & Student Profiling

We believe diversity in skill level creates stronger teams. Every admitted student is carefully evaluated to be placed in a tier that reflects their current strengths:

  • Tier 1 – Advanced Thinkers

  • Tier 2 – Competent & Capable

  • Tier 3 – Developing Learners

Each tier contributes unique value to a student’s squad, and every student has a path for growth and leadership. This phase includes:

  • Deeper academic challenges

  • A self-reflection and goal-setting prompt

  • Observations of physical focus and teamwork

  • A short student interview or conversation

🌱 What We’re Looking For

We are not looking for perfection. We are looking for:

  • Readiness to learn

  • Willingness to grow

  • A spirit of curiosity

  • Respect for others

We believe every child who possesses these qualities deserves a place in a community that honors their potential.

💬 Questions?

If you’d like to learn more or speak with someone about your child’s readiness, we encourage you to contact our admissions team. We are here to help every family feel confident and informed.