Admissions Process

BEGIN THE JOURNEY

Below you will see the specific steps necessary to apply, organized based on the child’s stage of development. You may submit an application at any time during the school year. We have an open enrollment policy, which means that when space becomes available, the school will immediately fill it from the waiting pool.

ADMISSIONS PROCESS VARY BY PROGRAM:

We would love to hear from you! Submit the inquiry form below and we will be in touch soon. The questions on the form helps us to provide you with the most relevant information for your family. You can also contact enrollment@ashevillewaldorf.org

Parent-Child Classes

Enrollment in our parent-child classes is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please complete the enrollment form and return to the office to reserve your spot.

Parent-Child enrollment form

Early Childhood - Bridge, Nursery and Kindergarten

Bridge Class – Children must be 2 years old by January 1st, 2021
2, 3 and 5 Day Nurseries – Children must be 2.5 years old by September 1, 2020.
5-Day Kindergarten -Half Day – Children must be 3.5 years old by September 1st, 2020.
5-Day Kindergarten -Full Day – Children must be 5 years old by September 1st, 2020.

1. Submit an inquiry or email enrollment@ashevillewaldorf.org sign up for a tour.

2. If the family needs more information a parent may come to the classroom for an observation day. The teacher will contact the prospective parent about setting a date and time for the observation day.

3. The application for admissions is submitted through TADS.

4. The teacher schedules an interview with the prospective family.

5. The teacher communicates the status of the prospective student’s acceptance. If the student is accepted then the family continues into Enrollment.

6. The family logs onto TADS to complete Enrollment.

7. The Tuition Agreement is prepared and emailed to the family. They electronically sign the Tuition Agreement.

8. A home visit scheduled in which the teacher comes to the home to spend some one on one time with the student.

Grades 1-8

1. Submit an inquiry or email enrollment@ashevillewaldorf.org to sign up for a tour.

2. If the family needs more information, a one on one meeting between the teacher and the family is arranged.

3. The application for admissions through TADS is submitted.

4. The prospective student attends class for a three-day trial. The teacher reviews the trial and makes a decision on acceptance. If the child is accepted then the family continues on into Enrollment.

5. The family logs onto TADS to complete Enrollment.

6. The Tuition Agreement is prepared and emailed to the family by the Enrollment Coordinator. The family electronically signs the Tuition Agreement.