Finding the right school is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child. If you are questioning the high-pressure “teach to test” model and want something more meaningful for your child, please contact us. We offer a comprehensive and inspiring “Renaissance” education in a spectacular setting. Our classic curriculum grounds children in the humanities, the arts and sciences and provides models of goodness and courage to carry with them into further education and life as active agents for the good. Children love to learn at Wildcat Canyon Community School.
More than smart.
Admissions: PreK – Grade 8
The Wildcat Canyon Community School application process begins in early fall for the next school year for PreK- 8th grade. Applications for the 2024-2025 school year are accepted on a rolling basis, space permitting. Contact Melylah Botté Smith, Enrollment Director, to confirm availability for your child’s age and grade: melylah@wildcatcanyon or or schedule a call.
How to Apply
Step 1. Inquire
Submit an Inquiry Form to get started and begin to receive information from us.
- When submitting an inquiry form, you will be asked to create a password for Curacubby. Families use the Curacubby platform to submit all information, register for events, and submit applications.
Step 2. Get to Know Us
There are many ways to get to know our school. We ask that you attend at least one event prior to applying.
- School Tours begin in September
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- Weekday Adults only Tours are held on Thursdays
- Weekend Family Tours (kids welcome) are held on the 1st Sunday of most months
- Weekend PreK-8th grade Open House
- If you have any specific questions prior to these events, you are invited to sign up for a conversation with the Enrollment Director. Melylah@wildcatcanyon.org
- This can be extremely beneficial, especially if you are not familiar with WCCS or the educational approach.
- For general information about our school check out this video and read about:
Step 3. Submit an Application
Applications are submitted through Curacubby and include:
- Parent/Guardian Application Form and application fee (tiered)
- Applications submitted before Dec. 12th receive priority for review and Family Interviews/Meetings
- Contact admissions@wildcatcanyon.org if a fee waiver is needed
- Complete the application in one session as Curacubby does not save drafts
Step 4. Speak with the Enrollment Director
Upon submission of the application, schedule a call with the Enrollment Director. Melylah@wildcatcanyon.org
Step 5. Submit Teacher Forms and Reports
Teacher Evaluation forms are required for all Kindergarten – 8th-grade applicants.
- Kindergarten – grade 5 applicants
- Grades 6-8 applicants
Have teachers return forms to admissions@wildcatcanyon.org
Upload your copies of student’s Report Cards/progress reports through Curacubby
Step 6. Indexed Tuition Request (optional)
WCCS uses a tiered tuition model and nearly half of the families pay below the True Cost of tuition. The request to pay an indexed tuition amount is due Jan 16, 2024.
- The Indexed Tuition Request is submitted to the Finance Circle. (Link coming soon)
- Indexed Tuition is assessed separately from admissions decisions. Once admission decisions are made, the Finance Circle assesses tuition levels for those being offered enrollment
- Indexed Tuition levels will be included in the acceptance letters
Step 7. Family Interview
Chosen candidates will be contacted to schedule an in-person Family/Faculty Meeting
Step 8. School Visit Days for Grades Students
Grades students may be asked to complete a 3-Day Visit on campus before an admission decision is made.
Step 9. Notification and Enrollment
Wildcat Canyon Community School sends electronic admission decisions on a shared Bay Area schools notification date in March.
- To enroll, families must return the signed contract and deposit within one week of receipt.
2024-2025 School Year Inquiries
Applications for the 2024-2025 school year are accepted on a rolling basis, space permitting. For classes that are full, applicants will be placed in the Wait Pool. Contact Melylah Botté Smith, Enrollment Director, to confirm availability for your child’s age and grade: melylah@wildcatcanyon.org or schedule a call.
Important Dates and Deadlines
New Families
- Ongoing – Waitpool and rolling application admissions accepted in certain grades for 2023-2024 school year
- Sept 1, 2023 – 2024-2025 Applications Open (via Curacubby)
- Oct 2023 – School Tours Begin
- Nov 5, 2023 – Open House
- Dec 11, 2023 – Priority applications due (rolling admissions for applications submitted past the application deadline)
- Jan 16, 2024 – Financial Tuition Requests due
- Jan 16, 2024 – Pre-K – 8th Applications due
- Jan 22, 2024 – Teacher forms due
- Jan – Feb 2024 – Family Interviews (Prk-8) and Visits (2-8)
- Mar 2024 – Families of the Diaspora Affinity Group Gathering
- Mar 14, 2024 – Admissions notifications sent
- Mar 21, 2024 – Enrollment agreements due with a deposit of one month’s tuition
- Apr – Sept 2024 – Waitpool and rolling application admissions accepted in certain grades for 2024-2025 school year
- Sept 1, 2024 – 2025-2026 Applications Open (via Curacubby)
- Oct 2024 – School Tours Begin (Thursdays)