Admissions Process Overview

At Windrush School we pride ourselves on the diversity of our student population.   We offer each student a dedicated professional staff that generates excitement about learning and develops in each student an eagerness to be challenged.

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For further information please contact the Admissions Department:

Tel: 510-970-7580 x203

Fax: 510-235-3554

Tuition & Fees:

The Board of Directors sets tuition and fees yearly.  Tuition is paid monthly over an 8-month period from July through February.  A non-refundable deposit is required at the time of acceptance, with a second installment due May 1.  Full day and drop-in extended day programs are also available.

Tuition Assistance:

Funds are available for families who qualify for tuition assistance.  Applications for tuition assistance should be submitted when applying to the school.  Contact Bonnie Whitler, Director of Finance and Operations, for details.

Diversity:

The Board of Trustees and community at Windrush School are committed to a diverse student body as evidenced by our mission, our curriculum, and our student body. Windrush is open to all children without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status.

 

The Application Process

LIMITED OPENINGS AT SOME GRADE LEVELS FOR THE 2007-8 SCHOOL YEAR.  

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• Weekly Parent tours of Windrush:
  • October to January
• Information Events:
  • November 8, 2007, 7:00 p.m.
  • January 10, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
• Complete application materials:
  • Due by January 11, 2008 to guarantee notification on March 7, 2008.
  • Include a non-refundable $75 application fee and a copy of the child's most recent school record.
• Evaluations/Day visits: December to February
• Admissions decisions: March 7, 2008
• Contracts due: March 14, 2008

2007-08 TOUR SCHEDULE

Contact Admissions at 510-970-7580 x203 to schedule your visit

Elementary School Tour Dates
Tuesdays, 8:45 am - 10:15 am

October 9
October 16
October 23
October 30
November 6
November 13
November 27
December 4
December 11
January 8

Middle School Tour Dates
Wednesdays, 8:15 am - 9:45 am

November 7
November 14
December 5
December 19
January 9
January 16 (tentative)

Information Nights
November 8, 7:00 pm
January 10, 7:00 pm

Evaluation

Kindergarten: Children are invited to visit in the Kindergarten on a Saturday. During the visit children engage in a variety of tasks that indicate developmental readiness for Kindergarten, including free play activities. The confidential Kindergarten Teacher Recommendation Form should be given to the pre-school teacher, and returned to us by her/him.

First through Fifth Grades: Students are evaluated by a Windrush teacher in the areas of math, reading, and writing. Applicants are expected to be functioning at or above grade level in the basic curriculum subject areas.

Sixth through Eighth Grades: Applicants take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) in December 2007 or January 2008 (see the ISEE Online Guide at www.iseetest.org for testing information, registration forms, and deadlines).

First through Eighth Grades: Students also visit Windrush during a school day. Throughout this visit, we observe each applicant's social development and ability to work and communicate with peers and adults. Confidential Grades 1-8 Teacher Recommendation Forms should be given to your child's current and previous year's teachers and returned to us by them. Give the Grade Report Release Form to your child's school(s).

 

Enrollment Decisions

Once the application with the proper paperwork, evaluation and day visit are completed, the Admissions Committee considers all available information about an applicant. Also taken into account are:

• siblings currently attending Windrush
• balance of boys and girls in each class/grade level
• diversity of students in each class/grade level

 

Downloadable Application Forms and Materials