The Admission Committee seeks to create a balanced, well-rounded student body. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, religion, or national or ethnic origin. Diversity within a school community enriches the educational experience for all. At The Woods we celebrate our diversity, not just ethnic and religious, but cultural, geographic and experiential.

When considering an application, the Admission Committee takes into account many factors, including past classroom performance, teacher recommendations, the school visit, and test results.

Admission of new students is limited to those children whose:

• Standardized test scores indicate probable academic success

• Transcripts show work at or above the appropriate grade level

• Recommendations from former teachers indicate at or above grade level academic performance and acceptable behavior

Student acceptances for second-level Montessori through grade 8 are mailed in mid-March. After that date, the decision to admit a candidate is made on an individual basis as places are available.

Applicants for the first level of Montessori (3 years old) will receive acceptance notification after their visits in the spring.

Students entering the Montessori program must be fully toilet trained before entry. Although the teacher and the aide in the classroom will supervise, they are not required to assist the child in the bathroom. Assistance is limited to helping with buttons, zippers, etc.