FAQ's

Our key entrance years are kindergarten and 6th grade. We have 32 openings for kindergarten, approximately 6-8 for 6th grade, and 3-5 for 7th grade. Openings in 1st-5th grade vary between one and four depending on enrollment changes, and openings in 8th grade are rare.

The number varies from year to year (especially for grades 1st-5th and 8th), but we usually anticipate three applications for each opening in kindergarten and four applications for each opening in 6th and 7th grade. 

Yes, late applications are sometimes accepted. Depending on how many applications are received for that grade level, an application will be considered for acceptance or for a waitlist position. We do, however, strongly encourage getting applications in on time.

The deadline is January 17, 2025.

Kindergarten applicant families are invited to join us for a playdate on the Wesley campus this fall! This step in the process is optional (we know how busy everyone is!), and is offered on October 26, November 16, and January 25 from 9-10am (registration is available through the Admissions Portal once you complete your application). This playdate gives prospective students the opportunity to visit The Wesley School, meet peers, and participate in circle time and games, while parents have the chance to socialize and learn a little bit more about what it feels like to be at Wesley.

Students applying to 1st-8th grade will join us for a visit day on campus. They will meet with the teachers of the grade that they are in currently, and all applicants will complete assessments in math, reading fluency, reading comprehension, and writing.

Testing is one component of the admissions process. The Wesley School also places value on past school performance, indicated through report cards and teacher recommendations provided from a student's current school. Time spent with both the applicant students and their parents helps round out the information we use to determine whether or not our school will be a good match for each child. We look for students with a variety of backgrounds, who will contribute to the school community in many ways and who can keep up with our academic curriculum.

All kindergarten applicants are invited to join us on campus on two separate occasions. Applicants to 1st through 5th grade are asked to visit for a partial day, and applicants to 6th through 8th grade come for full shadow day.

Yes. Please plan to schedule an interview through our online scheduler to take place AFTER your child's visit day.

Once an applicant’s file is complete, the file is reviewed by members of the admissions committee. If there are more qualified applicants than spaces available, the committee will determine which applicants will receive contract offers and which will be placed on the waitlist, pending possible openings. Decision letters for all applicants will be mailed March 14, 2025.

We are very proud of our growth in diversity among both the student body and the faculty since our founding in 1999. The entire school community is enriched by the myriad of diversity within it. We place great value and emphasis on being a community where all are valued.

Diversity here encompasses so much—religion, race, culture, socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, family make-up, ability, and class. Not everything can be measured in statistics, but for those who want a number, more than 45% of our student body self-identifies as a person of color. It is an ongoing goal of the School, supported by the Board of Trustees, to continue to develop a community that celebrates diversity of all types.

Wesley's daycare program known as LEAP, Lions Extended After-school Program, is available mornings from 7:30 to 8:00am and after school until 6:00pm daily. There are a few exceptions during the school year when LEAP is not available. Those days are clearly indicated on the school calendar. The cost of participation in LEAP is a great value at $1,500 for unlimited use the entire school year. It includes well supervised play, as well as attendance in study hall Monday through Thursday from 4:00 to 4:30pm. Sibling discounts and daily drop in rates are available.

Yes, Wesley's executive chefs are committed to providing menus with kid appeal while using the healthy ingredients you would expect. The hot lunch program features organic ingredients whenever possible, is prepared fresh on our campus, and includes one to two entrée choices, side dishes, water, and full salad bar daily. We continue to promote a "green" approach wherever possible. Offered Monday through Friday, the hot lunch program is a great time saver for parents, while providing healthy and delicious meals for our children. Prices vary based on packages and sign-up date. Some students sign up for the whole year ($1483) or pick and choose their hot lunch days on a daily/weekly/monthly basis ($8.95 per lunch).

School starts every morning at 8:15am for all grades. Lower school students are dismissed at 3:00pm and middle school students at 3:15pm. Every Tuesday, students have early dismissal so that the entire faculty and staff can meet together to work collaboratively on curriculum and other school-wide initiatives. LEAP is still available on early dismissal days until 6:00pm.