How to Apply

Before you apply, have you...

Taken a tour?

We require all interested families to take a tour of campus prior to submitting an application. Waldorf education is different from all other methodologies. It is important for parents to fully understand the approach and techniques used to ensure it is consistent with their educational goals for their child(ren). During a full school tour you will receive an overview of all programs offered from preschool through 8th grade. In addition to the delivery of rich academics, you will learn about the special subjects offered (music, foreign language, gardening, movement, handwork, woodwork, land stewardship, advanced middle school math, instruments, band, singing, and more) that create a well-rounded and well-educated human being. Choosing your child’s educational program is one of the most important decisions that parents will make. We require a tour so all of our parents are well-informed about their choice.

Schedule Tour

Filled out our Inquiry Form?

Before you can fill out an application, you need to complete and submit an online inquiry form. Once you have submitted an inquiry, you will receive an email from the Davis Waldorf School with the subject line “Connect to Davis Waldorf School”. This email serves as your invitation to our online DWS Blackbaud Portal, where you will be able to access our application forms and your admissions progress checklist. Click HERE to download detailed instructions on setting up your account.

DWS Inquiry Form

If you cannot locate the email invitation, please contact our database administrator, Eden Tomich, at dwsassistant@daviswaldorf.org.

Application Requirements for 2023-2024

Preschool

We have three preschool classrooms with 12 children each. Each class is mixed-age, consisting of children from 2 1/2 - 4 years of age. The number of available preschool spots varies year to year depending on re-enrollment and the number of children advancing to our kindergarten.

Ages
For the 2023-2024 school year, birthdays for preschool children fall between June 1, 2019 and March 1, 2021. We invite younger children to enroll in our Parent Child Classes designed for children from birth to three years of age and their parents or caregivers.

Preschool Playdate
After your application is received and you have attended a school tour, you will be contacted to schedule a preschool interview/playdate. This is a required step in the application process and a time for your family to get acquainted with our preschool yard, classrooms, and teachers. Playdates have up to six families participating and will give your child the opportunity to interact with other children in the preschool classroom and/or in the preschool yard.

Kindergarten

We have two kindergarten classrooms with 22 children each. Each class is mixed-age, consisting of children from 4.5-6.5 years of age. Approximately half of the class is in their first year of Kindergarten, and half are in their second year. The number of available kindergarten spots varies year to year depending on re-enrollment and the number of children advancing from our preschool program.

Ages
For the 2023-2024 School Year, birthdays for kindergarten children fall between June 1, 2017 and May 31, 2019.

Interview
After the parents have attended a tour and the application has been processed, the Enrollment Coordinator will schedule a family interview for the parents and child with our kindergarten teachers. Interviews take place in a kindergarten classroom and last for about 45 minutes..

Note: In order to schedule an interview, a confidential evaluation must be submitted by your child's previous/current teacher if they have attended school.

Grades 1-8

We have one class per grade with class sizes ranging from 16-24 on average.
Mid-year enrollments are considered on a case-by-case basis if space allows.

Children are placed a grade according to their developmental, academic, age and social needs at the time of enrollment. It is important to note our birth date cut-off is earlier than public schools (May 31st rather than Sep 1st) and a public school grade level may not correspond to a Waldorf grade level. Summer birthday children may be assessed to determine best grade placement.

Age Cut-Offs for the 2023-2024 School Year

Grade 1	June 1, 2016-May 31, 2017
Grade 2	June 1, 2015-May 31, 2016
Grade 3	June 1, 2014-May 31, 2015
Grade 4	June 1, 2013-May 31, 2014
Grade 5	June 1, 2012-May 31, 2013
Grade 6	June 1, 2011-May 31, 2012
Grade 7	June 1, 2010-May 31, 2011
Grade 8	June 1, 2009-May 31, 2010

Interview
After the application has been processed, the Enrollment Coordinator may schedule a family interview for the parents and child with the teachers. This is a required event.

Note: In order to schedule an interview, a confidential evaluation must be submitted by your child's current/previous teacher.

Student Visit
After the interview, the student may be invited for a three-day visit with the class.

Application Instructions

Step 1. Fill out an online Inquiry Form. Once you have submitted an inquiry, you will receive an email from the Davis Waldorf School with the subject line “Connect to Davis Waldorf School”. This email serves as your invitation to our online DWS Blackbaud Portal, where you will be able to access our application forms and your admissions progress checklist.

DWS Inquiry Form

Step 2. Set up your Blackbaud Account so you can access the DWS Blackbaud Portal and your Admissions Progress Checklist.

Setting up your Blackbaud Account

Step 3. Click the Fill Out button next to the Application task on your Admissions Progress Checklist. You will be taken to the online application form. Please set aside some time to fully complete the application form.

Step 4. Download the Confidential Evaluation from the Admissions Progress Checklist and have your child's most recent teacher/caregiver(s) complete the form and email it to enrollment@daviswaldorf.org.

Step 5. Upon receipt of both the online application form and the confidential evaluation, the DWS Enrollment Team will reach out to discuss the next steps in our admissions process, which may include in-person meetings and a class visit.

Step 6. Log back in to the DWS Blackbaud Portal to get updates on your admissions progress and to access important enrollment paperwork.

DWS Blackbaud Portal

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