Application Overview

Watershed Schoolhouse is currently accepting applications for grades K-4* for the 2024-2025 school year. Eligible children should be 5-years-old on or before Sep. 01 2024.

*Note: Age exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis, based on the needs of families and the overall cohort.

STEP 1 — Complete the Enrollment Application ($50 Fee/Student)*

STEP 2 — Parent Interview

STEP 3 — Acceptance Letters Sent

STEP 4 — Apply for Individualized Tuition

STEP 5 — Complete Enrollment Contract (10% non-refundable tuition deposit due upon enrollment)

*Note: If the application fee poses a financial barrier, there is an optional, need-based waiver embedded in the application.

Application Process: A Closer Look

The PRIORITY APPLICATION window closes on March 19th. Enrollment Applications received on or before that date will receive priority and operate on the timeline below. Any applications received after that timeline will be reviewed on a rolling basis to fill an open space in the cohort or be added to the waitlist.

STEP 1 — Complete Enrollment Application

Complete the basic Enrollment Application. One application can be used for up to three siblings. There is a $50 non-refundable fee per student applying. If this fee poses a financial barrier, it can be waived.

STEP 2 — Parent Interview

After submitting the enrollment application, parents will be asked to schedule a 20-30 minute in-person interview.

STEP 3 — Acceptance Letters

Following the interview process, acceptance letters will be sent to families offered a place in the cohort.

STEP 4 — Apply for Individualized Tuition

All families are encouraged to complete the TADS individualized tuition process. This requires basic tax documents, bank statements, etc. This information, once given to the third-party system, is used to suggest an equity-based tuition amount, personalized to each family’s financial circumstances. Watershed Schoolhouse then works with each family to ensure that tuition is not a barrier.

There is a $60 fee per family to complete the process, though this fee can also be waived for families with limited finances. Families can opt out of the TADS process, but will be asked to pay full tuition, unless otherwise agreed upon with Watershed Schoolhouse.

STEP 5 — Complete Enrollment Contract

Once individualized tuition is set, families will be offered final enrollment paperwork. This includes required health forms, liability waivers, tuition contract, etc. A 10% non-refundable tuition deposit is due upon enrollment to reserve the space. Families will be able to select whether they wish to pay tuition in 1, 2, or 10 installments. If choosing a monthly payment plan, there is a small additional admin fee, based on a percentage of the tuition.