Start your admis­sions journey by expe­ri­enc­ing Waverly in action.
Our events offer fami­lies a chance to connect with faculty, explore class­rooms, and learn more about our progres­sive preschool – 12 program. Once you’ve submit­ted an inquiry, you’ll gain access to your Parent Portal, where you can regis­ter for upcom­ing events and take the next steps in the admis­sions process. See below for our sched­uled admission events.

We strongly encour­age all appli­cants to attend an Open House. These events provide a full picture of life at Waverly — includ­ing visits to class­rooms, conver­sa­tions with faculty, and oppor­tu­ni­ties to connect with current students and families.

Farm Open House
Satur­day, October 3, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.
Loca­tion: Waverly Farm

Campus Open House

(Preschool – 12th Grade)
Satur­day, Novem­ber 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Satur­day, Decem­ber 12, 2026 | 9:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Loca­tions:

• Elemen­tary Campus (Preschool through 6th Grade): 67 West Belle­vue Drive, Pasadena, CA 91105
  

• Upper Campus (7th through 12th Grade): 108 Waverly Drive, Pasadena, CA 91105

Atten­dance at a Campus Open House is required for all High School applicants.

Tours are a great way to expe­ri­ence Waverly during a typical school day. These adult-only visits are hosted by our Admis­sion team and include time in class­rooms, a guided walk through campus, and oppor­tu­ni­ties for conver­sa­tion and ques­tions with students and staff. Tours run from October through January.

Tour times by division:

• Preschool – 6th Grade: Select Thurs­days
  9:00 –10:30 a.m. | Elemen­tary Campus
  Tours are for parents and caregivers only.

• Middle School (Grades 7 – 8): Select Tues­days
  9:30 –11:00 a.m. | Upper Campus
  Tours are for parents and caregivers only.

• High School (Grades 9 – 12): Select Wednes­days
  10:00 –11:30 a.m. | Upper Campus

Once you’ve submit­ted an inquiry, you’ll gain access to your Parent Portal, where you can see and regis­ter for upcom­ing tour dates.

Click here for a campus map. Street parking in our neigh­bor­hood is limited and can be chal­leng­ing on busy days — please plan ahead.

If you’re unable to attend a sched­uled event, contact us at admissions@​thewaverlyschool.​org or 626.792.5940. We’re happy to find another time to connect.

Dive deeper into Waverly’s acad­e­mic approach and hear directly from our teach­ers at these evening events for parents/​caregivers.

• Middle & High School Curricu­lum Night with Student Life Fair
  October 21 at 6:00 p.m. | Upper Campus

• Upper Elemen­tary (3rd — 6th) Curricu­lum Night
  Novem­ber 5 at 6:00 p.m. | Elemen­tary Campus

• Lower Elemen­tary (preschool — 2nd) Curricu­lum Night
  Novem­ber 10 at 6:00 p.m. | Elemen­tary Campus

Join us from wher­ever you are! We offer virtual oppor­tu­ni­ties through­out the year for fami­lies looking to learn more about Waverly’s program, values, and community.

Winter Virtual Sessions:

• January 14 at 6:00 p.m.: Life After Waverly — An Alumni Panel

• January 21 at 6:00 p.m.: The Parent Perspec­tive — A Parent Panel

• January 28 at 6:00 p.m.: Inside the Class­room – A Faculty Panel

Spring Virtual Information Session:

• May 27 at 6:00 p.m.: Virtual Infor­ma­tion Session, Preschool through 12th Grade

These virtual events offer a mean­ing­ful way to connect with our commu­nity — parents, students, alumni, and teach­ers — and gain deeper insight into what makes Waverly unique. Regis­ter through your Parent Portal after submit­ting your inquiry.

Student Visit Days allow appli­cants to expe­ri­ence Waverly’s class­rooms, connect with peers, and engage with our faculty. These visits are a required part of the admis­sions process and take place after an appli­ca­tion has been submitted.

Once your appli­ca­tion is submit­ted, you’ll be able to sched­ule your child’s visit through the check­list in the Parent Portal.

Preschool & Kinder­garten: Play­date Visit (Required)

All preschool and kinder­garten appli­cants attend a 90-minute play­date visit on Satur­day, January 9, 2027 or Satur­day, January 30, 2027.

Chil­dren will partic­i­pate in small group activ­i­ties led by Waverly faculty in a relaxed, play-based setting. No prepa­ra­tion is needed.

**Parents do not need to stay during the 90-minute visit. However, we will offer an optional walk to the farm during this time for fami­lies who were unable to attend the Farm Open House. 

Grades 1 – 6: Student Visit Day (Required)

All appli­cants for Grades 1 – 6 are required to attend a Student Visit on a regular school day. During the visit, students will join their grade-level class, partic­i­pate in Morning Meeting and our Elemen­tary School Meeting, engage in class­room activ­i­ties, and spend time with current Waverly students. No prepa­ra­tion is needed. Parents are invited to stay for coffee and to attend our Elemen­tary School Meeting.

Visit Days are held on Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., January 8 through Febru­ary 26. Fami­lies may regis­ter through the Parent Portal after submit­ting an appli­ca­tion. An appli­ca­tion is required to partic­i­pate in a Student Visit Day.

Middle School: Visit Day (Required)

Students will join Waverly’s middle school classes and commu­nity activ­i­ties to get a feel for life at the Upper Campus. During the visit, appli­cants will also complete a brief writing and math assess­ment. No prepa­ra­tion is needed.

Visi­tors are encour­aged to bring a water bottle and snack. Pick-up will take place before lunch.

If you are unable to attend the tour date of your choice, our Open Houses are a great oppor­tu­nity to learn more about the school, hear from our student-centered faculty, and see the campus.

Impor­tant ques­tions? Contact our Admis­sions Office: admissions@​thewaverlyschool.​org.