Admissions

The Wood Acres School is an independent co-educational school serving students in early childhood through grade 7. The programs emphasize both academic achievement and personal development through small class size and an experienced faculty. The Wood Acres School welcomes children of any race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin.

Applicants are encouraged to apply to The Wood Acres School early in the school year. Applications are accepted in November for the next school year. Admissions decisions are based on a combination of factors, which may include a personal interview with the student and his or her parents, academic record, admissions tests, recommendations from teachers, a classroom visit and other appropriate information. Academic readiness or achievement, social and behavioral maturity, motivation and special talents may be considered. Composition of a given grade and the school as a whole influence the decisions of individual student selection. Families will be notified in early April as to the status of their placement. Occasionally, a grade may have openings during the school year. As they occur, these openings may be filled from the pool of qualified applicants.

ADMISSIONS FORMS & PROCEDURES

Early Childhood

• Download Application
• Request for Records
• 2-Year-Old Admission Information
• 3-Year-Old Admission Information
• 4-Year-Old Admission Information
• 4-Year-Old Recommendation Form
  
  
• Complete the application for admission and return it to the Admissions Office with the non-refundable application fee.
  
  
• Call the Admissions Office to schedule a tour and interview. The purpose of this meeting is to give us a chance to learn about the prospective student and to share information about The Wood Acres School with the parents.
  
  
• Contact the Admissions Office to schedule an observation for applicants to the Three Year Old Program.
  
  
• Contact the Admissions Office to schedule a developmental assessment for applicants to the Four Year Old Program.
  
  
• A teacher recommendation is required for prospective students applying to the Four Year Old Program (we no longer require two teacher recommendations - just one).

The Grammar School & The Upper School

• Download Application
• Request for Records
• Kindergarten - 1st Grade Recommendation Form
• Grades 2 -8 Recommendation Form
  
  Complete the application for admission and return it to the Admissions Office with the non-refundable application fee.
  
  
• Call the Admissions Office to schedule a tour and interview. The purpose of this meeting is to give us a chance to learn about the prospective student and to share information about The Wood Acres School with the parents.
  
  
• Admissions testing or assessment is required of all students applying to Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Please contact the Admissions Office to schedule a testing or assessment date as well as class visitation for 2nd Grade through 8th Grade.
  
  
• Two teacher recommendations are required for students applying to Kindergarten through Grade 8.