Admissions Process
WELCOME!
We are thrilled that you are interested in Watershed and look forward to getting to know you. Our admissions process reflects the spirit of our school. It is our goal to make each family’s experience personal, informative, and meaningful. Let’s get started!
connect with us
Want to learn more about Watershed School? There are many ways to connect with us.
Assistant Head for Enrollment Management
Contact: Gray Carr Bridgers
graycarr.bridgers@watershedschool.org
Administrative Assistant - External Affairs Contact: Alex Davies alex.davies@watershedschool.org
LEARN MORE
Click HERE to submit your information and an admissions team member will follow up with a phone call or email!
schedule a Visit
Visit Watershed for an Open House, Tour, or both!
Coming soon: As we prepare to move to our new campus in July, 2024, please check back on this page for news about tours and information sessions at 5400 & 5405 Spine Rd. with our Assistant Head for Enrollment Management, Gray Carr Bridgers. Stay tuned!
tourS
Schedule a Virtual Tour (Zoom) or In-Person Tour of Watershed School with the Assistant Head for Enrollment Management. A tour includes a full overview of our school and will allow us to get to know each other better and give you the opportunity to have all your questions answered.
Schedule a Tour
Click below to schedule a virtual or in-person tour!
Middle School Shadow Afternoon
We are happy to offer middle school (rising 6th-8th grade) shadow afternoons upon request. Students must have initiated an application by the shadow date.
Please reach out to Alex Davies (Administrative Assistant) at alex.davies@watershedschool.org for more information.
UPPER SCHOOL SHADOW half day
For students entering grades 9 through 12, there is an opportunity to participate in a half-day shadow experience on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Fridays. This half-day immersion will consist of two block periods and lunch. Each participating student will be paired with a designated "shadow buddy" to enhance their experience. These shadow opportunities serve as excellent ways for your student to familiarize themselves with the school environment and connect with fellow students.
Please reach out to Alex Davies (Administrative Assistant) at alex.davies@watershedschool.org for more information.
Open HouseS
Attending an Open House gives you the opportunity to get an in-person tour of our campus, meet with our Head of School and other staff members, talk to current and former students, see our educators in action, and more! Click on the link(s) below to register.
Private Open house/Tour of Watershed’s New Facility- Spring 2024
Tours are available of our new campus starting April 9. Since the facilities are under renovation, the tours will be offered every Tuesday from 4-5 pm.
New Campus Address: 5400 Spine Rd. Boulder, CO
2025-26 school year open houses Dates
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 10am - Noon
Thursday, November 7, 2024 5pm - 7pm
admissions for the 2024-25 school year
Watershed School is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year for grades 6-12. We would enjoy meeting you and your student at various Open House Events, Private Tours, and/or Shadow Days that we have planned for the upcoming school year. You will find events posted above.
Application deadline dates:
Early Decision for New Applicants: December 8, 2023
General Application Decisions for New Applicants: January 31, 2024
Rolling Admissions Decisions for New Applicants (as space is available): Starting February 1, 2024
ADMISSIONS FOR the 2023-2024 school year
Limited spots available in all grades for the 2023-2024 school year. Please contact the Assistant Head for Enrollment Management, Gray Carr Bridgers, for more information or to apply.
applICATION PROCESS
Click on the Apply Now link below to begin the written portion of the application process. In addition to the written portion, we also ask for three letters of recommendation.
You can share our Letter of Recommendation form directly with teachers and the appropriate individuals via your OnCampus portal. We ask for a Letter of Recommendation from a recent Math and English teacher, and one other adult other than a family member (coach, instructor, counselor, etc.). Once the link has been shared, responses will be sent directly to us.
Lastly, official transcripts must be sent to graycarr.bridgers@watershedschool.org.
Once we have received your application, letters of recommendation and transcripts, a member of our admissions team will be in touch to schedule an interview and that will complete the application process.
If you are planning on, or have already applied to another Independent or Private School, we will gladly accept their application in lieu of ours. Independent school applications can be long and time consuming. No need to do double (or triple, or ...) the work. Email our admissions office and let them know you would like to submit another schools' application.
If you have any questions please contact our Assistant Head for Enrollment Management, Gray Carr Bridgers.
HAVE A QUESTION?
Thanks for your interest in Watershed School! If you’d like more information, please fill out the form below.
