Welcome to the Seattle Country Day
School Admission Office!

Thank you for your interest in Seattle Country Day School. At SCDS, we endeavor to provide a personalized and informative experience for all families throughout the admission process. The goal of the admission process is to determine if a prospective student is a good overall fit, therefore creating a successful learning experience for your child. I encourage you to review our website and application materials, attend our Open House or Parent Tour, as well as contact me personally as the process unfolds with any questions you may have.

Admission to SCDS is selective and based on a review of criteria that support our school’s mission to develop the abilities of children with high intellectual and creative promise utilizing inquiry-based teaching. In carrying out our educational mission, SCDS is committed to creating an environment that embraces and supports diversity of all kinds. The Admission Committee takes great care in accepting children who we believe will thrive in this differentiated learning environment. Information gathered from the student’s IQ test (WPPSI III or WISC IV depending on age), application questionnaire, student records, teacher evaluations, and the student visit is utilized in making an informed decision regarding an applicant. The Admission Committee’s primary goal is to ensure that the child is in the most rewarding and productive atmosphere, and is among intellectual peers.

I hope information available on our website will be of assistance and I look forward to working with your family.

Sincerely,
Kathy McCann
Director of Admissions

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Letter from the Head

SCDS at a Glance

Contact Admissions Staff
Director of Admissions: Kathy McCann, 206-691-2625