How old must my child be for PreK or K admission?
Pre-Kindergarten applicants must be four years old and Kindergarten applicants must be five by September 1st of the year they enter.

What is the teacher: child ratio in the classrooms?
Every classroom has two full-time, experienced teachers. In PreK, the ratio is 1:8. In Kindergarten through 8th grade, the ratio is about 1:11. The overall ratio of teaching staff to students is 1:6.

What are the school’s hours?
School opens at 8:30 a.m. and classes begin at 8:45 a.m. Dismissal is at 3:00 p.m. for PreK through grade 6, and 3:15 p.m. for 7th and 8th grades. There is a 1:00 p.m. pick-up option for PreK students.

Is there an Afterschool Program?
Yes.  The Afterschool Program provides care for children in grades PreK through 8th grade. The program runs from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. on school days and from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. during school vacations. Afterschool is divided into two separate programs.  One serves PreK through 2nd grade and the other serves 3rd through 8th grade. There are a variety of clubs and activities offered during the year, such as Theatre, Band, Guitar and Soccer.

Does Fayerweather offer tuition aid?
Yes.  Aid is given on the basis of need. Families interested in tuition aid should request an application from the Admissions Office or the Business Office. Approximately 27% of the students at Fayerweather receive tuition aid, representing about 15% of the school's tuition revenue. See Tuition Assistance for further information.

What is the tuition?
Tuition for the 2009-10 school year will be set at the February 2009 meeting of the school's Board of Directors. Please call the school to inquire about current tuition and fees.

How are admissions decisions made?
Fayerweather admits students of diverse racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, learning styles, and family structures. While admissions criteria are inclusive, we encourage applications from families who support the mission and values of the school. Applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Decisions are based on a thorough and thoughtful assessment of each applicant. Fayerweather gives priority to siblings of students that are currently enrolled.

When are families notified?
Letters notifying families of our decision are mailed on March 10th. Families have a month to enroll their children. Fayerweather does maintain an unranked wait list of applicants from which to fill any vacancies that may occur unexpectedly over the spring or summer.