Open Window - How to Apply

How to Apply

Use these links below to guide you through the admissions process. If you have any questions, please contact our Director of Admissions, Nancy Wells at 425-747-2911 or admissionsoffice@ows.org.

Open Window School is designed specifically to meet the needs of intellectually gifted students and has a clearly defined admissions policy reflecting the special mission of the school. Great care is taken to preserve the consistency and integrity of the process to ensure success for all students. Applicants are considered according to formal and informal measures. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

indications of high intellectual ability
advanced achievement (or potential for) in academic skills
independent thinking skills
appropriate maturity
positive social skills
individual talents and interests

Age Requirement

Kindergarten applicants must be 5 years old by August 31, 2007. OWS follows the age guidelines of Washington State schools: birthday by August 31 for grade assignment.

In addition, OWS seeks to maintain gender balance, a healthy mix of personalities, and cultural diversity in its classrooms.

Sibling Policy

Siblings of current OWS students will be given strong consideration; however, they must meet all criteria and are not guaranteed a space.

Non-Discrimination Policy: Open Window School/Vista Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality, religion, gender, sexual identity, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other legally protected status in admission of otherwise qualified students, or in providing access to the rights, privileges, programs, or activities generally available to all students and their families, including educational policies, financial aid, and other school administered programs. Similarly, it does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.