Admission: Nursery - Grade 8

To ensure the success of our future students, we get to know every family. That personal connection starts with a visit to our campus for an open house or parent tour. As an applicant family, you will also meet with a teacher to talk about your child and our teaching in the classroom. The application process is a series of simple steps (age-specific) from September until January. We are here to help every step of the way.

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Virtual Parent Information Sessions
Nursery & Kindergarten, Mondays 4-5 pm
September 20, 27
October 4, 18
November 1, 8, 29
December 6
January 10

Grades 1 -8, Tuesdays 4-5 pm
September 21
October 5, 19
November 9, 30
December 7
January 4

Open House
Saturday, October 23, 10 am - 12 pm
Sunday, November 14, 10 am - 12 pm

Virtual Parent Ambassador Q & A
October 14, 12-1:00 pm
November 18, 6:30-7:30 pm
December 9, 12-1:00 pm
January 13, 6:30-7:30 pm
February 3, 12-1:00 pm

Equity & Affinity Forum
December 11, 10-11:30 am

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Equitable Tuition

Choosing a school for your child is a valuable investment in their character, capability, and future. It is also a significant financial commitment. We invite families into our community at a tuition level consistent with their economic circumstances and deeply value the participation of all families from full scholarship to full pay. Find out more about our Equitable Tuition Program.

Transferring into SFWS

A few more details - by your child’s age

Nursery (Preschool)

Ages: At least two years six months when school starts. Birthdays for children entering in the 2022-2023 school year fall between:

June 1, 2018 and March 31, 2020 (Do you have a younger child? Explore our extraordinary Parent-Child Program.)

Play Date: Scheduled for parents and child by the Admission team after application is submitted. These take place in a nursery classroom with up to 9 other families.

Two-Year Kindergarten

Grades 1 - 8

Age Ranges: Birthdays for children entering for the 2022-2023 school year fall between:

Grade 1	June 1, 2015 - May 31, 2016
Grade 2	June 1, 2014 - May 31, 2015
Grade 3	June 1, 2013 - May 31, 2014
Grade 4	June 1, 2012 - May 31, 2013
Grade 5	June 1, 2011 - May 31, 2012
Grade 6	June 1, 2010 - May 31, 2011
Grade 7	June 1, 2009 - May 31, 2010
Grade 8	June 1, 2008 - May 31, 2009

Exceptions are occasionally made for transfer students with summer birthdays in grades 6, 7, and 8 who have completed equivalent course work.

Family Interview: May be scheduled after an application has been processed.
Student Visit: Student may be invited for a multi-day visit to get to know the class and teachers.
Note: Application includes confidential evaluation submitted by your child’s current teacher: one for grades 1-4 and two for grades 5-8 (English/humanities AND math or science).