Admissions Overview

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Welcome to The Waverly School!

 
  • Are actively involved in their education
  • Become respon­si­ble for their growth as students
  • Are encour­aged to work to their highest level
  • Base learn­ing on life experiences
Our preschool, elemen­tary, middle, and high school programs are designed to respect and support chil­dren indi­vid­u­ally as they journey through the stages of learn­ing and to incor­po­rate all aspects of human devel­op­ment – social, phys­i­cal, aesthetic, and ethical. 

In preschool, the focus is on foster­ing children’s curios­ity, imag­i­na­tion, creativ­ity, and love of learn­ing primar­ily through play.

Each teach­ing team in the elemen­tary school devel­ops a social studies theme for the school year that incor­po­rates language arts, math, science, the arts, and commu­nity service.

The middle school program is designed to meet students’ needs for social and emotional support while strength­en­ing their acad­e­mic skills.

High school offers a tightly knit commu­nity and a chal­leng­ing and engaging college-preparatory program.

View our full curricu­lum guide here.
Every day, Waverly teachers create experiences that challenge students to ponder, to experiment, and to problem-solve. 

Our Approach to Admissions

At Waverly, we value the opportunity to get to know students and families throughout the admissions process. We seek curious, creative, and compassionate learners who are eager to explore, grow, and contribute to a community grounded in empathy, responsibility, and engagement.

Our holistic review considers each student’s academic and developmental readiness, social-emotional strengths, learning potential, interests, and how they may grow within Waverly’s program and community.

We are committed to building inclusive and diverse classrooms where students feel seen, valued, and inspired. We welcome the identities, experiences, perspectives, learning styles, and family backgrounds that strengthen our community.

When space allows, preference may be given to siblings, children of faculty and staff, and alumni families. Enrollment is grounded in a strong school-family partnership, shared alignment with Waverly’s mission, and open communication about each student’s needs.

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  • Diver­sity, Equity, and Inclusion

    At The Waverly School, we believe that mean­ing­ful learn­ing happens in diverse, inclu­sive commu­ni­ties where every student feels a sense of belong­ing. Rooted in our commit­ment to equity and social justice, we actively engage students in under­stand­ing iden­tity, chal­leng­ing bias, and build­ing a more just world. Our class­rooms reflect and honor multi­ple perspec­tives, helping students grow as empa­thetic, informed, and engaged members of society. Learn more here.

  • Non-Discrim­i­­na­­tion Policy

    Waverly fosters an envi­ron­ment in which indi­vid­ual differ­ences of race, ethnic­ity, biolog­i­cal sex, gender iden­tity, sexual orien­ta­tion, socioe­co­nomic circum­stance, national origin, immi­gra­tion status, ability and disabil­ity, phys­i­cal char­ac­ter­is­tics, reli­gious belief, and all aspects of iden­tity are acknowl­edged and celebrated.

Contact

General: 626-792-5940
Admissions: 626-344-1471
Tuition: 626-792-5940 x252
Inquiries: admissions@thewaverlyschool.org

About

The Waverly School is an independent day school for students from preschool through 12th grade, located in Pasadena, CA.
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