Lower School

The Green Meadow application process is designed to facilitate an exchange of information between the school and our prospective families.  We begin with a variety of informational admission events offered throughout the year for families to learn more about our philosophy, see our campus in action, and speak with our faculty and administrators.  For a list of upcoming events and dates, please go here.

1.  Introductory Sessions

Our Introductory Sessions (for adults only) provide an opportunity for parents to learn more about Green Meadow and Waldorf Education.  Introductory Sessions are offered monthly and are the first required step in the application process.

These two- to two-and-a half hour sessions include:

• an informative DVD presentation on Waldorf Education, much of which was filmed at Green Meadow
• a question and answer period with our Administrator
• a tour of our campus

Our next Introductory Session takes place Friday, February 12, at 9:00 am. To register for this event or to set up another time to visit, please contact Admissions Coordinator, Patricia Owens, at powens@gmws.org or 845-356-9715.

2.  Application

An application may be submitted prior to attending an Introductory Session, at the time of the session, or sent in afterwards.  When applying for admission, please submit the following:

• A completed application form (click here) with a recent photo of your child, and a $50.00 fee per applicant (checks should be made payable to Green Meadow Waldorf School)

• A signed request for current school records

3.  Parent Orientation

• After an Introductory Session has been attended and an application submitted, parents will be invited to meet with the Administrator to learn about essential school policies and guidelines. 

4. Parent Interviews

• An interview will be set up with the parents and the class teacher.  It is recommended that both parents be present at this meeting so that the teacher may gain a full picture of the applicant while discussing details of the class and the curriculum.

5.  Student Visit

• First grade applicants will be invited to visit a kindergarten class during playtime
  
• Second through eighth grade applicants will be invited to visit the class they would be joining for a three-to-five consecutive day visit

6.  Admissions Decision

Acceptance into the class is decided by the full Lower School faculty. The “right fit” is essential, for the student as well as the class. Decisions are communicated  to the parents in writing.

Parents of incoming first graders will invited to a spring reception to meet the first grade class teacher.

Financial Arrangements

• Following acceptance, parents will be expected to contact the Business Office (845-356-2514, x 315) to make financial arrangements for enrollment.
  
• New parents should be sure to inquire about tuition refund insurance.