Admission
Visiting Oakwood
Our prospective family calendar is brimming with engaging events designed to introduce you and your family to the diverse landscape of an Oakwood School education.
Create and manage your Oakwood Connected account to view, edit, and add events. Oakwood Connected serves as the primary hub for verifying dates, received items, and a host of other pertinent information. Stay connected and follow us on Instagram for an exclusive glimpse into the remarkable journey that lies ahead.
Submit an inquiry below to register for prospective family events and to join our mailing list. RSVPs are required for all events.
Submit an inquiry below to register for prospective family events and to join our mailing list. RSVPs are required for all events.
IMPORTANT DATES
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APPLICATION AVAILABLE
— Monday, July 1, 2024 -
APPLICATIONS DUE
Priority Applications:
— Friday, November 22, 2024
(to guarantee a parent/guardian conversation for Kindergarten and/or a campus tour for grades 7-12):
Final Application Deadline:
— Friday, December 13, 2024
In light of the devastation caused by the LA Fires, we understand that this has been a challenging time for many. To support families who may need additional time due to these circumstances, we have extended our deadlines for both applications and supplemental forms. Reach out to our office for more information. -
FACULTY/SIBLING APPLICATIONS DUE
— Tuesday, October 1, 2024 -
SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS
— Friday, January 10, 2025
— Deadline extended: January 17, 2025 -
DECISION NOTIFICATION FOR ALL GRADES
— Friday, March 14, 2025 -
DECISION REPLY DATE FOR ALL GRADES
— Friday, March 21, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Elementary Campus (Grades K-6)
Please complete an online inquiry to register to attend the following events and to join our mailing list. If at any point you would like to view, edit, or add events, simply login to your Oakwood Connected account. As a general rule, your Oakwood Connected account is the central location to verify dates, items received, and much more.
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Prospective Parent/Guardian Mornings
This event includes remarks from the Elementary Director of Admission, Elementary Principal, Head of School, and a student panel. A comprehensive tour of the elementary campus is also featured.Due to space constraints, this event is for 2025-2026 applicant families only.Kindergarten Prospective Parent/Guardian Mornings:
September 10, 2024 - this event has reached capacity.September 24, 2024 - this event has reached capacity.October 10, 2024 - this event has reached capacity.October 22, 2024 - this event has reached capacity.Grades 1-6 Prospective Parent/Guardian Mornings:October 1, 2024 - this event has reached capacity.
October 15, 2024 - this event has reached capacity.
K-6 Prospective Parent/Guardian Mornings:November 12, 2024 - this event has reached capacity.November 21, 2024 - this event has reached capacity.December 3, 2024 - this event has reached capacity.Spring Kindergarten Prospective Parent/Guardian Morning:
Thursday, April 24, 2025 @ 10:00 AM
Registration will be available on March 1, 2025.
While our Prospective/Parent Guardian Mornings are currently at capacity, we do have a waitlist we are working hard to accommodate. Please email elementaryadmission@oakwoodschool.org to add your name to the waitlist! -
Parent/Guardian Affinity Gatherings
LGBTQ+ Affinity Gathering
January 9 | 6PM | Elementary CampusPlease join us for an evening of light bites and dialogue with current LGBTQ+ parents/guardians and parents and guardians with LGBTQ+ children. This event is open to parents/guardians identifying as LGBTQ+ or parents/guardians with LGBTQ+ identifying children.Black Affinity Gathering
January 28 | 6PM | Secondary CampusPlease join us for an evening of light bites and dialogue with current Black parents/guardians and parents and guardians with Black children. This event is open to parents/guardians who identify as Black or parents/guardians with Black-identifying children.APISA+ Affinity Gathering
February 12 | 6PM | Elementary CampusPlease join us for an evening of light bites and dialogue with current Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian (APISA+) parents/guardians and parents and guardians with Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian (APISA+) children. This event is open to parents/guardians who identify as Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian (APISA+) or parents/guardians with Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian (APISA+) identifying children.
Latinx Affinity Gathering
February 20 | 6PM | Secondary Campus
Please join us for an evening of light bites and dialogue with current Latinx parents/guardians and parents and guardians with Latinx children. This event is open to parents/guardians who identify as Latinx or parents/guardians with Latinx-identifying children.Jewish Affinity Gathering
February 25 | 6PM | Secondary CampusPlease join us for an evening of light bites and dialogue with current Jewish parents/guardians and parents and guardians with Jewish children. This event is open to parents/guardians who identify as Jewish or parents/guardians with Jewish-identifying children.
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Coffee and Curriculum (Kindergarten Only)
Our Coffee and Curriculum events are for 2025-2026 prospective Kindergarten parents & guardians who wish to learn more about Oakwood School’s elementary campus programs. The same programming is offered on three separate dates. Please sign up for only one date as space is limited.
October 7, 2024
November 13, 2024 — REGISTER HERE
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K-6 Secondary Campus Information Session
Join members of the Secondary Campus Admission Team for an overview of the programs and opportunities available for students in grades 7-12. Whether you are considering 6th grade or even Kindergarten, we recommend attending this event for a more in depth look at the benefits of Oakwood’s K-12 structure. The morning will conclude with a panel of current students who matriculated from the elementary campus.
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Secondary Campus Prospective Parent Open House (6th Grade applicants only)
Join us on campus to connect with Secondary Campus Department Chairs. You and your child will have the opportunity to visit classrooms, engage with faculty and current students, and participate in a club fair. Due to space limitations, this event is reserved for 6th grade families applying/inquiring for the 2025-2026 school year.
— Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
— Saturday, November 16, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Coffee with the Athletic Director
Think you know all about Oakwood Athletics? Think again. Join the Athletic Director and WNBA Coach, Steve Smith, to learn more about Oakwood and our robust Athletics program! The morning will provide an overview of our philosophy, our K-12 athletic programs, and the opportunity to chat with coaches and current secondary students.
— Friday, December 6, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Belonging at Oakwood
This event for prospective parents/guardians is designed to illustrate how Oakwood is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every member of our community is valued and feels a sense of belonging. Student and faculty leaders from the various affinity and mentorship groups will discuss their programs and offer insight into the ways students of color and same-gendered families are supported at Oakwood.
— Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Virtual 7-12 Prospective Parent/Guardian Information Session
Join us for an informative evening to hear from key administrators and current Oakwood students about the curriculum, programs, and endless opportunities that await.
— Thursday, September 26, 2024 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Registration opens July 1
Secondary Campus (Grades 7-12)
Please complete an online inquiry to register to attend the following events and to join our mailing list. If at any point you would like to view, edit, or add events, simply login to your Oakwood Connected account. As a general rule, your Oakwood Connected account is the central location to verify dates, items received, and much more.
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Prospective Family Open House
Join us on campus to connect with Secondary Campus Department Chairs. You and your child will have the opportunity to visit classrooms, engage with faculty and current students, and participate in a club fair. Due to space limitations, this event is reserved for 7-12 grade families applying/inquiring for the 2025-2026 school year.
— Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
— Saturday, November 16, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Virtual Prospective Parent/Guardian Information Session
Join us for an informative evening to hear from key administrators and current Oakwood students about the curriculum, programs, and endless opportunities that await.
— Thursday, September 26, 2024 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM
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Virtual Prospective Student Information Sessions
These 45-minute student information sessions are designed to provide prospective students with an overview of the many opportunities available at Oakwood. This presentation will include an overview of programs and a Q&A portion. We ask that your child be a current 6th-11th grade student planning to apply for the 2025-2026 school year. All student information sessions will be held from 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM.All dates for these sessions have now passed. If you have any questions, please contact our Admissions Office.Log into your Oakwood Connected account to access event registration. -
Coffee with the Athletic Director
Think you know all about Oakwood Athletics? Think again. Join the Athletic Director and WNBA Coach, Steve Smith, to learn more about Oakwood and our robust Athletics program! The morning will provide an overview of our philosophy, our K-12 athletic programs, and the opportunity to chat with coaches and current secondary students.
— Friday, December 6, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Belonging at Oakwood
This event for prospective parents/guardians is designed to illustrate how Oakwood is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every member of our community is valued and feels a sense of belonging. Student and faculty leaders from the various affinity and mentorship groups will discuss their programs and offer insight into the ways students of color and same-gendered families are supported at Oakwood.— Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Parent/Guardian Affinity Gatherings
LGBTQ+ Affinity Gathering
January 9 | 6PM | Elementary CampusPlease join us for an evening of light bites and dialogue with current LGBTQ+ parents/guardians and parents and guardians with LGBTQ+ children. This event is open to parents/guardians identifying as LGBTQ+ or parents/guardians with LGBTQ+ identifying children.Black Affinity Gathering
January 28 | 6PM | Secondary CampusPlease join us for an evening of light bites and dialogue with current Black parents/guardians and parents and guardians with Black children. This event is open to parents/guardians who identify as Black or parents/guardians with Black-identifying children.APISA+ Affinity Gathering
February 12 | 6PM | Elementary CampusPlease join us for an evening of light bites and dialogue with current Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian (APISA+) parents/guardians and parents and guardians with Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian (APISA+) children. This event is open to parents/guardians who identify as Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian (APISA+) or parents/guardians with Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian (APISA+) identifying children.
Latinx Affinity Gathering
February 20 | 6PM | Secondary Campus
Please join us for an evening of light bites and dialogue with current Latinx parents/guardians and parents and guardians with Latinx children. This event is open to parents/guardians who identify as Latinx or parents/guardians with Latinx-identifying children.Jewish Affinity Gathering
February 25 | 6PM | Secondary CampusPlease join us for an evening of light bites and dialogue with current Jewish parents/guardians and parents and guardians with Jewish children. This event is open to parents/guardians who identify as Jewish or parents/guardians with Jewish-identifying children.
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Secondary Campus Visit & Student Interview
Submit your application early to secure an interview date and campus tour. Once your application is received and processed, you may self-select a campus tour and interview date. Campus tours and interviews are held during the school day. Zoom interviews are available upon request. -
Applicant PJ Q&A with Current Students
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL APPLICANTS (GRADES 7-8): Put on your pajamas and join current Oakwood students for an informal chat about what it’s really like to be an Oakwood student! You bring your questions and we will provide some treats. Students will cover everything from lockers to language arts to lunch and things that don’t start with the letter “L.” Applications must be submitted to attend and an RSVP is required.
- Saturday, January 25, 2025 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Log into your Oakwood Connected account to access event registration.
