Admissions

Admissions Process

Admissions Summary

Through the admissions process, Park City Day School identifies students who demonstrate sound academic potential, intellectual curiosity and creativity, an emerging self-reliance, and sincere concern for the needs of others; and who can benefit from and contribute to our educational community. In the academic and behavioral assessment of a student's fit for our school, the admissions process carefully considers the interests and needs of prospective students and their families in order to ensure a mutual and long-term "fit" between the School and students. 

Each qualified child will be admitted on a space-available basis. Beginning in early March, after the re-enrollment period for current students, new applicants will be offered admission into classes with vacancies.   Park City Day School reserves the right to accept students at its sole discretion.  Applicants will be considered after all application requirements are met, beginning with a first round of admissions decisions in early March and thereafter within two weeks of a completed application.

Kindergarten - Grade 8 Admissions

List of 6 items.

  • Application

    The admissions process officially begins with the submission of a completed online application for enrollment and a $75 non-refundable application fee. Current immunization records and birth certificate, previous school records for students applying for grades K-8, and teacher recommendations are required, admissions assessment and family interview.

  • School Tour

    Our Advancement Office is excited to share our campus and program with you at your convenience. Schedule a tour with Brad McCutcheon, Director of Advancement, or Julia Augustine, Advancement Associate, by calling (435)649-2791 or by emailing admissions@parkcitydayschool.org.

  • Admissions Assessment

    Students applying for grades 1-8 are assessed in various ways. During their shadow day visit they will complete a written assessment and short interview.  We also require a writing sample and review  submission of previous standardized testing scores. Applicants for Kindergarten are assessed via classroom observation during a readiness visit prior to acceptance.

    Contact the Advancement Office to arrange a shadow day or Kindergarten readiness appointment by emailing admissions@parkcitydayschool.org or calling (435)649-2791. Please allow an hour for the scheduled Kindergarten visit.

  • Family Interview

    Applicants and parents will interview with the Head of School or the Director of Advancement.  The interview usually takes place in the context of the family's initial visit to campus and during each applicant's visit for a shadow day at school. This interview is an opportunity for parents to ask questions and for the School to get to know the family better.

  • Admissions Shadow Day

    We encourage prospective students to spend a day with their prospective classes. This "shadow day" visit gives the student and family a better sense of the culture of Park City Day School and provides the School a chance to assess student fit and readiness.  Visits should be scheduled in advance with the Advancement Office by emailing admissions@parkcitydayschool.org or by calling (435)649.2791.

    Please be prepared for a morning half-day visit for students applying for grade 1, and a full-day visit for those applying for grades 2-8.

  • Admissions Decision

    The Admissions Committee considers new student applications beginning March 1 for the following school year. Candidates are notified of an admissions decision within two weeks of submitting a completed application.

    A student is considered pre-enrolled when the $1,500 non-refundable tuition deposit has been paid and a completed and signed enrollment contract is submitted. 

Early Childhood Admisssions

List of 6 items.

  • Age Requirements

    2022-23 applicants for Preschool must be at least 3 years old by September 1st and be independent with their toileting skills (potty trained) in order to be considered for enrollment.

    The PCDS Early Childhood program consists of one Preschool class for 3 year olds and one Junior Kindergarten class for 4 year olds.  Kindergarten begins at age 5 by September 1st.  Space for each is limited and often fills early. 

  • Application

    The admissions process officially begins with the submission of a completed online application for enrollment and a $75 non-refundable application fee. Current immunization records and birth certificate are required in addition to a campus visit, admissions assessment and family interview.

  • School Tour

    Our Advancement Office is excited to share our campus and program with you at your convenience. Schedule a tour with Brad McCutcheon, Director of Advancement, or Julia Augustine, Advancement Associate, by calling (435)649-2791 or by emailing admissions@parkcitydayschool.org.

  • Family Interview

    Applicants and parents will interview with the Head of School or the Director of Advancement.  The interview usually takes place in the context of the family's initial visit to campus and during each applicant's visit for a shadow day at school. This interview is an opportunity for parents to ask questions and for the School to get to know the family better.

  • Readiness Visit

    Early Childhood applicants for Preschool and Jr. Kindergarten participate in a group or individual readiness visit.  Please allow approximately 45 minutes for the visit.

    Readiness visits can be scheduled upon submission of an application through the Advancement Office by calling (435)649-2791 or by emailing admissions@parkcitydayschool.org. 

  • Admissions Decision

    The Admissions Committee considers new student applications beginning March 1 for the following school year.  Candidates are notified of an admissions decision within two weeks of submitting a completed application. 

    A student is considered pre-enrolled when the $1,500 non-refundable tuition deposit has been paid and a completed and signed enrollment contract is submitted.

Park City Day School

3120 Pinebrook Rd.
Park City, UT 84098
435.649.2791

Admissions Criteria

Mutual fit: Impressions during the interview and shadow day demonstrate that student and family fit with the mission and culture of the School.

Readiness: Assessment of student, previous records, and teacher references indicate grade-level readiness 

Availability: Gender ratio balance in each grade and space availability support student's enrollment

Park City Day School seeks a student body that is diverse and well-rounded, and the school does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, ethnic or national origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions, scholarship and loan programs, or other school-administered programs.

Associations

Park City Day School

3120 Pinebrook Road,
Park City, UT 84098
(p) 435.649.2791 | (f) 435.649.6759
info@parkcitydayschool.org

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