How to Apply K-8

Thank you for your interest in Redwood Day School! Our goal is to make the inquiry and application process enjoyable, transparent, accessible, and inclusive as we provide many opportunities to learn more about RDS.

Learning about Redwood Day School

As you explore your educational choices, we want to support your family in finding the school that is that perfect fit for your child. The goal of our admissions events is to give you the chance to truly experience Redwood Day School.

Students and families can visit and become familiar with the School in a variety of ways. Admissions tours and open houses are offered from October through January. After January, tours are offered on an individual basis. Please call the Admissions Office for more information or to schedule a tour.

Applying to Redwood Day School for 2013-2014

To apply to Redwood Day School for the 2013-2014 academic year, please complete the following steps. These are also fully described in the Admissions Procedures guide. You may download and print all of the application materials directly from the links provided or contact us to request that a packet be mailed to you. Even if you apply online, we suggest that you print out the Admissions Procedures guide and forms. Please contact us with any questions throughout the admissions process.

Application Process

Complete the Application Form (including your answers to the five questions on the final page) Application Form and submit it with an $80 application fee to the Redwood Day School Admissions Office. Middle School applicants are also asked to complete the Middle School Supplemental Application. This begins the application process.
If you fill out the Online Application, please note that you will be asked to create a username and password. This will be your unique online identification going forward. There is no need to complete the entire Online Application in one sitting. You may begin the Online Application and finish it a later time; all of the entered information will be saved. Please note that an online payment accompanies the Online Application. If you encounter any problems with the Online Application, please contact the Admissions Office.

We encourage you to contact us with any questions throughout the admissions process.

Sign the Records Release Form and give it to your child's current school. Your child's current school should mail the records directly to Redwood Day School. Kindergarten and first- grade applicants do not need this form.
Sign blank Teacher Recommendation Form(s) (K or 1 - 8) and give them to your child's current and/or recent teacher(s). Applicants to K and first grade only need one recommendation form; applicants to second through eighth grades should obtain recommendations from two teachers. Teacher Recommendation forms should be mailed directly to RDS by the teacher(s) completing them.
Set up an admissions assessment at Redwood Day School. We will contact you after receiving your application and Appointment Form to confirm this appointment.
Middle School Applicants: Register for and take the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE). You may register online at the Educational Records Bureau (ERB) website or by calling the ERB at 1.800.446.0320.

The financial aid application process is separate from the admissions application process. Please visit Redwood Day School's Financial Aid Page to learn about or apply for financial assistance at RDS.

Questions? Contact the Admissions department (see sidebar).