For example, our prekindergarten program is for students who are four years old by September 1 of the entering year. Kindergarten is for students who are five years old by September 1 of the entering year. This cut-off date is strictly adhered to in Lower School, and many students at Sidwell Friends are actually old for their grade. Applications accepted for prekindergarten, kindergarten, and third grade . These confidential forms should be filled out by teachers who know the applicant well.
Testing results registration forms included in the application packet.
All applicants are required to have an individual test administered by an educational diagnostician. The form to be used for scheduling the test and a list of testing sites are included in the application packet. Results of this testing are used for admissions purposes only, and parents will receive general feedback from the testers. Your child s visit to the School confirmation of a time for this visit will be sent to you once you apply. So that we may get to know your child, he or she is asked to spend some time with us in a small group session.