PK-5TH GRADE
Starting the K-5 Admissions Process
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We are thrilled your family is considering The Island School for your child! Our K-5 admissions process has been designed to provide families with authentic insights into our academic program and engaging opportunities to connect with our community. We look forward to getting to know your family soon!
To get started, please complete an inquiry form so that you don't miss out on important admissions events, information, and updates.
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If you are interested in learning about applying for the current school year, please email admissions@theislandschool.org.
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Looking for our Outdoor Preschool? Visit our Preschool page by clicking the button below.
STEP 1
Inquire
Take a moment to complete an Inquiry Form so that we may send you important admissions dates, events, and updates.
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STEP 2
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Visit
Get to know us! All applicant families must attend a campus tour. Reserve your one-on-one tour.
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Optionally, families can also sign-up to attend a Monday Morning Experience and/or come to our January Open House. Take a look at our Admissions Events Calendar.
STEP 3
Apply
Now that you’ve inquired and visited, you’re ready to start your application.
We use JotForm for our admissions process. Once you begin your application, you’ll receive a unique link in your inbox that lets you save your progress and return to your application at any time.
A Typical Day in K-5 at The Island School
8:20
12:00 to 1:00
3:20
School Day Begins
Morning Work
Math
Snack
Recess (30 minutes outdoor free play)
Literacy
Lunch & Recess (30 minutes to eat & 30 minutes to play)
Quiet Time
Specialists (Art, Library, Music, PE or Spanish)
Choice (Classroom Play Time)
Clean-Up
School Day Ends
We are proud to offer on-site before and after care for our families. Morning Care is available from 7:30 to 8:10. Afternoon Extended Day is available until 5:00pm Monday through Thursday, and until 4:00pm on Fridays. Registration opens quarterly and is an additional cost. Mondays are early release with dismissal at 1:50pm.
K-5 Admissions Events Calendar
We invite parents and guardians to choose the visit option(s) that feel right for getting to know our school. You might want to consider whether it’s best to bring your child at this stage—don’t worry, there will be plenty of special opportunities designed just for kids to experience our school in a fun and welcoming way!
Campus Tour
Campus Tours showcase our building and classrooms in action and are personally led by our advancement director. These one-on-one tours can last up to 75 minutes and are designed for adults to fully explore and learn about our school. (Younger siblings “babes in arms” are always welcome.) Click the button to book your Campus Tour!
Monday Morning Experience
Monday Morning Experiences (MME) take place monthly starting in October. Guests enjoy a Monday Morning Sing, a campus tour with a current parent, and a brief Q&A with our head of school. MMEs are limited to 6 attendees, and run from 8:15 to10:15am. Registration for MMEs will open in September.
MME Dates
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October 27, 2025
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November 24, 2025
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December 15, 2025
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January 26, 2026
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April 20, 2026
Discovery
Call
Would you like to learn more information before coming to our campus? Then a Discovery Call with our advancement director is a great option. Calls can take place via an old school phone call or on Google Meet. Calls can last up to 30 minutes. Arrange a Discovery Call today!