Admission Process

All students who complete the application process prior to the deadline are considered for enrollment at FXW. However, due to the number of applicants, we cannot guarantee enrollment to all who apply.

 

We look for…

  • Children who meet social and academic expectations as determined by an admission committee.

  • Parents with a strong commitment to the mission and culture of our School and who want to make a long-term commitment to The Frances Xavier Warde School.

 

Many factors are considered when reviewing admission applications…

  • Our current enrollment and the culture/climate of each grade level

  • Current academic information (student grades, teacher recommendations and test scores)

  • Parent interview

  • Our Mission: we are a diverse community, culturally, religiously and socioeconomically

  • We give enrollment preference to siblings of current FXW families.

 

Age Requirements

Preschool – children must be 3 or 4 years old on or before August 31, 2025.

Kindergarten – children must be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2025.

 

Priority Decision Application Deadlines for 2025 – 2026

 

Preschool and Kindergarten – December 15, 2024*.

 

Grades 1-8 – February 15, 2025*.

 

*Late applications will be reviewed based on availability, but timely submission is recommended.

Tue

October 15

Preschool & Kindergarten Tour

8:15 am

Tue

October 22

Preschool & Kindergarten Tour

8:15 am

Sat

November 09

Experience FXW! (Prospective Preschool and Kindergarten Families)

9:00 am

Tue

November 19

Preschool & Kindergarten Tour

8:15 am

Tue

December 03

Preschool & Kindergarten Tour

8:15 am

Thu

December 05

HNC Campus Tour: Grades 4-8

9:00 am

Tue

December 10

Preschool & Kindergarten Tour

8:15 am

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Experience FXW!

JOIN US!

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024

Time: 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Who: Children ages 2-5 and their parents

Location: Old St. Patrick’s Campus
120 S. Desplaines St.

Registration: Click here