Thank you for your interest in Cedar Tree and in classical Christian education. Here are the broad steps for applying to our school:
Step 1: Visit campus
Interested families should schedule a campus visit in order to get a firsthand view of classical Christian education in the classroom.
Step 2: Submit Application Packet
To get an application packet, you may either print and fill the PDF forms available here or pick up hardcopy forms in the office. After we receive your completed packet and fee, we will contact you to schedule the next steps.
Step 3: Student Assessment
All prospective students are assessed in various skill areas (particularly math, reading, writing, and basic Bible knowledge) so that we can place them in the grade level where they will be most successful at Cedar Tree and identify areas where additional work will be beneficial.
Step 4: Headmaster Interview
The headmaster will conduct an interview with parents in order to help verify that Cedar Tree is a good fit for your family, making sure parents fully understand the unique values, mission, and philosophy of classical Christian education. Parents should read the Discover Classical Christian Education booklet (available in the office or online here), the Parenting a Cedar Tree Student page, and the Family Handbook in advance to discuss at the interview, and bring any questions you might have.
What’s Next?
After we have processed all the information from the assessments and family interview, the school will contact parents to discuss next steps. If a classroom seat is offered, parents may secure it with a non-refundable enrollment deposit (the amount of a monthly tuition payment). If there is no space available at that time for an admissible student, there is an option to be placed in a wait pool to be considered whenever a spot becomes available.
We look forward to helping you explore what Cedar Tree can offer your family. Along the way, please feel free to contact us (360-887-0190 or office@cedartreeschool.org) if you have any questions.
