Admissions K-5

Admission to Lower School

In light of current knowledge of child development as it bears on appropriate grade placement, and considering the crucial necessity of children's physical, social, and emotional readiness for success in a structured program, along with their cognitive readiness, Marywood-Palm Valley School is understandably very careful in the admission of younger children, especially to kindergarten. While chronological age is not an absolute indicator of children's readiness, those whose 5th birthday falls after the first of September tend to be especially at risk, and the school will be particularly cautious in considering them for admission.

Applicant Pools

Those applicants for whom no space is immediately available will be assigned to the applicant waitlist. Places will be filled from this group of qualified students as they occur.

Preferences in Admissions

In considering applications, the Admissions Committee will grant preference to students who have brothers or sisters already enrolled at Marywood-Palm Valley School. Equivalent applicants will be admitted based on the date of application.

Applicants will not be considered for admissions until the following have been completed:

1. Application form and fee are submitted
2. Academic records/standardized test scores from the previous school are received
3. Required entrance tests are completed
4. Recommendations from previous teachers are received
5. Family is interviewed by the Assistant Head of School and/or Director of Admissions

Once the student has been accepted, but before the student attends, parents must also submit the following:

1. Signed Enrollment Contract
2. California School Immunization Record
3. Field Trip/Emergency Waiver and Release

All information contained in these documents shall be held in strict confidence and used only as necessary to serve the student's well-being.

Download Application and Forms:

•  Application for Admission
•  Admissions Checklist
•  Teacher Reference Form, K-5

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