Why Altamont?

Welcome to Altamont! We are glad you are here and we'd love to tell you more about our school. Please contact Mr. Goldsmith or Ms. Dodson with specific questions. And keep reading to learn more about Altamont. See below for COVID-19 FAQs.

Thomas Goldsmith
Director of Admissions
205-445-1232
tgoldsmith@altamontschool.org

Danielle Dodson
Admissions Associate
ddodson@altamontschool.org

Mailing address:
The Altamont School
P.O. Box 131429
Birmingham, AL 35213

COVID-19 Questions and Answers

Is Altamont still accepting applications for 2020-21?

How do I learn if Altamont is the right fit for my child and family?

Because we cannot offer parent tours or student shadow days this spring, here are the best way to learn more about Altamont:

Contact us
Thomas Goldsmith: tgoldsmith@altamontschool.org
Danielle Dodson: ddodson@altamontschool.org
We would love to meet you face to face and can coordinate video chats. Just send us an email and we will find a good time to talk.

Watch our videos
Beneath this Q&A section is a collection of videos that will give you a good sense of what life at Altamont is like.

Read our website
Altamont’s website is an extremely valuable resource when looking for information about every aspect of life at Altamont from academics to leadership to athletics and more.

Follow us on social media
Instagram: @altamontschool
Twitter: @altamontschool
Facebook: @thealtamontschool

Speak with a current Altamont parent
We are happy to put you in touch with current Altamont parents who can share their perspectives on what makes this school such a special place.

How do I apply?

Altamont uses a digital application platform called Ravenna. Simply click here to go to Ravenna’s account creation page. Once created, select Altamont as the school to which you wish to apply. You will then see a step-by-step checklist that ensures a complete application.

The only portion of the application that is not digital is the Transcript Request Form, which must be printed, parent portion completed, and emailed to your child’s school. If you do not have access to a scanner, please email the business office of your child’s school and request his or her academic record be sent to tgoldsmith@altamontschool.org

Because ISEE testing has been suspended, Altamont will use your child’s most recent standardized testing (typically ERB, Iowa, or Stanford) in lieu of the ISEE.

Once all application materials have been received, we will set up a virtual interview to complete the process.

Does Altamont Offer Financial Aid?

What is Altamont's COVID-19 Educational Plan?

Take a Virtual Tour!

Video Resources

Click here to see what it's like to be an Altamont Knight!

A Letter from our Director of Admissions
Our Commitment to Diversity

A Letter from our Director of Admissions

Altamont is a school where it is cool to be smart; where a top runner might star in a play or a science whiz might tutor a younger peer in English or a once-shy student might become the class president; where passionate teachers go the extra mile for every student every day; where the arts are as important as athletics; where students of different backgrounds and cultures share in the process of discovery; where reading is revered; where multiple language offerings include Latin, Greek, and Mandarin Chinese; where upholding the Honor Code is a source of pride.

Families are attracted to Altamont for several reasons: Altamont is a small family with socio-economic, ethnic (13% African-American and 31% Asian-American), and religious diversity. Altamont has an intensive, college preparatory academic program with a personalized college search program, including the annual college tour; Altamont offers many opportunities for children to develop multiple talents by participating in arts, foreign language, community service, clubs, class projects, science competitions and sports - all at the same time. We are busy!

Yours truly,
Thomas Goldsmith
Director of Admissions
tgoldsmith@altamontschool.org

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Altamont School admits students of any race, color, creed, gender, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions practices, or other school-administered programs.

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