HOW TO APPLY

Choosing a school for your child is a big decision, and we’re here to make the process as easy as possible.

Whether you’re learning about gifted education for the first time or you’ve been exploring options for a while, our admissions team is ready to support you.

Below is a step-by-step overview of the admissions process at each level. This information gives you an idea of what is needed for a complete application.

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Kindergarten Process		KINDERGARTEN PROCESS Family tasks that must be completed or received in Aryval on or before January 14, 2027. A completed IQ report (Must be emailed to admissions@ows.org from the psychologist. We cannot accept score reports from parents/guardians.) Family Profile Parent/Guardian Statement Application fee of $70 Schedule a student visit day on a Saturday in January or February Other application materials that are delegated by the applicant family but fulfilled by the sending school. These must be received in Aryval on or before February 12, 2027. Most recent progress report/ report card from your child's preschool Recommendation from your current teacher.
Grades 1-4		GRADES 1-4 PROCESS Family tasks that must be completed or received in Aryval on or before January 14, 2027. A completed IQ report (Must be emailed to admissions@ows.org from the psychologist. We cannot accept score reports from parents/guardians.) Family Profile Parent/Guardian Statement Application fee of $70 Schedule a student visit day on a Saturday in January or February Other application materials that are delegated by the applicant family but fulfilled by the sending school. These must be received in Aryval on or before February 12, 2027. Most recent progress report/ report card. Recommendation from your current lead teacher. Most recent standardized test data. (Ready, Fast, Bridge, MAP, SBA, ITBS etc.)
GRADES 5-8		GRADES 5-8 PROCESS Family tasks that must be completed or received in Aryval on or before January 14, 2027. A completed IQ report (Must be emailed to admissions@ows.org from the psychologist. We cannot accept score reports from parents/guardians.) Family Profile Parent/Guardian Statement Application fee of $70 Student essays Schedule a student visit day on a Saturday in January or February Other application materials that are delegated by the applicant family but fulfilled by the sending school. These must be received in Aryval on or before February 12, 2027. Progress/ report cards from the past two years Recommendation from two current teachers. Most recent standardized test data. (Ready, Fast, Bridge, MAP, SBA, ITBS etc.)

Kindergarten Process

KINDERGARTEN PROCESS

Family tasks that must be completed or received in Aryval on or before January 14, 2027.

A completed IQ report (Must be emailed to admissions@ows.org from the psychologist. We cannot accept score reports from parents/guardians.)
Family Profile
Parent/Guardian Statement
Application fee of $70
Schedule a student visit day on a Saturday in January or February

Other application materials that are delegated by the applicant family but fulfilled by the sending school. These must be received in Aryval on or before February 12, 2027.

Most recent progress report/ report card from your child's preschool
Recommendation from your current teacher.

Grades 1-4

GRADES 1-4 PROCESS

Family tasks that must be completed or received in Aryval on or before January 14, 2027.

A completed IQ report (Must be emailed to admissions@ows.org from the psychologist. We cannot accept score reports from parents/guardians.)
Family Profile
Parent/Guardian Statement
Application fee of $70
Schedule a student visit day on a Saturday in January or February

Other application materials that are delegated by the applicant family but fulfilled by the sending school. These must be received in Aryval on or before February 12, 2027.

Most recent progress report/ report card.
Recommendation from your current lead teacher.
Most recent standardized test data. (Ready, Fast, Bridge, MAP, SBA, ITBS etc.)

GRADES 5-8

GRADES 5-8 PROCESS

Family tasks that must be completed or received in Aryval on or before January 14, 2027.

A completed IQ report (Must be emailed to admissions@ows.org from the psychologist. We cannot accept score reports from parents/guardians.)
Family Profile
Parent/Guardian Statement
Application fee of $70
Student essays
Schedule a student visit day on a Saturday in January or February

Other application materials that are delegated by the applicant family but fulfilled by the sending school. These must be received in Aryval on or before February 12, 2027.

Progress/ report cards from the past two years
Recommendation from two current teachers.
Most recent standardized test data. (Ready, Fast, Bridge, MAP, SBA, ITBS etc.)

We review only required application materials in order to keep our process consistent and equitable for all applicants. Please do not include any supplementary items.

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Applications open on September 15. This date was previously September 1 and has shifted in step with other PSIS schools. Tour registration is open now, and we'd love to show you around.

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Middle school families are invited to join us on October 24 for our Experience Middle School Open House. Learn more here!

How to Apply