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We continue to accept applications for the 2020-21 school year. Please contact the Admissions Office for information on current availability within our Early Childhood, Grades 1-5, and Middle School classes.

Our goal through the admissions process is to get to know you and your child and to share our philosophy and program with you.

Applications for the 2021-22 school year will be available in October 2020.

Step 1

Contact the Admissions Office. We are happy to discuss our school with you to determine if it is the right option for your child and your family.

Step 2

Create a Ravenna-Hub account, select Bright Water Waldorf School, and complete your application.

step 3

Delegate your child’s current teacher/class instructor to fill out a teacher evaluation. Make sure to allow plenty of time for teachers to complete this step. 

step 4

Submit a Request For Records to your child’s current school (for applicant to grades 1-8).

When your application is complete, the admission office will contact you to arrange the next steps in the process.

  • For Early Childhood applicants, a virtual school visit and a 30-minute parent interview will be scheduled upon completion of your application.

  • For grades 1-8  applicants, an initial  30-minute virtual parent interview and child assessment will be scheduled.

admission APPLICATION and Re-enrollment deadlines

New Families

  • Application Deadline for New Families - January 14, 2021

  • Application Decisions to New Families - March 19, 2021

returning Families

  • Re-enrollment contracts available - TBD

  • Re-enrollment responses due - TBD

Important Dates

  • October 24, 2020: Window into Waldorf OPEN HOUSE

  • December 5, 2020: All School OPEN HOUSE

  • January 9, 2021: All School OPEN HOUSE

  • January 14, 2021: Admission Application Deadline for New Families

  • February 4, 2021: Financial Aid Application Deadline for New Families

Any application received after our initial deadline will be considered on a rolling basis. To learn more about space availability for individual programs please reach out to our  Admissions Office.