Admissions Process

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If you are interested in joining our community of families, please contact us for a full Information Packet which explains our policies and procedures for admission.

You can reach us by emailcontact form, or by phone at
Pleasant Ridge Waldorf School
431 East Court Street
Viroqua, Wisconsin 54665
608.637.7828

[email protected]

 

Admissions procedures for new students

Enrollment Application Early Childhood

Enrollment Application Grades 1 – 8

Students are admitted throughout the school year on a rolling basis.
The general process for enrollment is as follows:

  • Receive information packet and review
  • Tour the school
  • Attend an information meeting, if possible
  • Read the parent handbook
  • Request an application – one is included in information packet
  • Submit application with $50 fee per child
  • Upon receipt of application, along with $50 fee, the Enrollment & Outreach Coordinator will arrange
    to have the child/ren meet with class teacher and visit the classroom:

    • For children in kindergarten – attend a Kindergarten Morning with parents. In the event a
      Kindergarten Morning is not available, a Morning Walk with the kindergarten will suffice
    • For children in the grades – visit in the classroom for a minimum of two consecutive days
    • For summer enrollment, the classroom visit may be waived at the discretion of the teacher
  • Parent Interview with kindergarten or class teacher – for parents only
  • A letter is sent to inform parents if the student may join the class. Accompanying the letter are
    registration papers, immunization record and the Participation & Financial Commitment (PFC) form
  • Submit registration paperwork, registration fee of $50 a child per household/contract, and the PFC
    form, including tuition adjustment paperwork if applicable
  • Interview with Development Director to discuss expectations and opportunities for parent
    involvement
  • Previous school records need to be sent to the school and reviewed by the class teacher
  • Attend a New Parent Orientation
  • The enrollment process will be complete when all registration paperwork returned, fees paid, and PFC
    form signed by the parents and school

Admissions procedures for returning students

  • Please contact our Enrollment Coordinator ([email protected]) to discuss the re-enrollment process.