Enrollment Process
Olympia Community School employs a 5 step Enrollment Process.
Follow these steps to learn more about our program and secure a spot for your student at OCS.
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Tour the school or attend an open house
We welcome all prospective families to visit the school. This offers families a deeper understanding of our philosophy and teaching approaches.
To arrange a tour or sign up for an open house, contact the Enrollment Coordinator by calling (360) 866-8047 or by email.
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Apply for Admission
To apply for admission, please submit the following paperwork along with a non-refundable $25 application fee:
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Student Transcripts (If Applicable)
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Attend a kindergarten preview or schedule a school visit
This step allows our teachers to start building connections with potential students and offers families a glimpse into what being a student at Olympia Community School looks like.
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Introduction to the OCS Community
At this point in the enrollment process, we discuss the goals of both your family and those of OCS. You will meet with the Enrollment Coordinator and fellow families who are also applying and acquire any additional information. Following the introduction, you will be told the date by which we expect to notify applicants of admissions decisions. We will check references with your child’s former schools and notify you as soon as possible about your admissions decision.
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Accept an offer of admission and reserve placement
Upon acceptance, submit a copy of the Enrollment Contract with the $250 registration fee. This fee “holds your child’s spot” in the class.
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Please visit the OCS Enrollment Portal for additional paperwork and information on next steps!
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Tuition and Fees
We are a non-profit organization, and our tuition goes directly to operating costs, including equitable and competitive salary for our teachers.
For the 2026-2027 school year, OCS is employing a tiered tuition model. Under this model, we offer three tuition options, and you select the tier that reflects your family's unique financial circumstances. This model is intended to help make OCS accessible to all who would choose to join our community, while helping sustain the school for generations to come. We trust families to choose honestly and thoughtfully.
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We also offer a 15% discount for siblings, applied to your selected tuition tier.
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Tier 1: Access - $12,735
This tier acknowledges that for some families, our standard annual tuition may be out of reach. These families are valued members of the OCS community, and this option is intended to help make it possible for them to stay.
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Tier 2: Standard - $13,117
This tier supports the true cost of OCS operations, including providing competitive compensation for our teachers and staff, and maintaining our school facility. This is the default tier, and we hope that most families elect this option.
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Tier 3: Supporting - $13,499
This tier is intended for families able to contribute above the standard rate. Families contributing at this tier are helping to ensure OCS's financial future while supporting access for fellow OCS families.
Fees
There is a $250 registration fee to hold your child’s spot and guarantee them a space.
We also have a once yearly $250 fee that covers supplies including field trips, yearbooks, class shirts, and other community items.
Kid’s Club
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See Tuition Sheet for Kid’s Club cost.
Financial Assistance
Tuition Assistance
We are committed to making OCS accessible to qualified students regardless of their financial circumstances. There are a limited number of needs-based reduced tuition spots each year* at OCS. These spots are awarded based on the family’s need and ability to pay.
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Our confidential tuition reduction procedures are established by the Board of Trustees and ensures that each family is subject to the same guidelines and procedures. OCS uses a 3rd party provider, School & Student Services (SSS) to help determine the contribution a family can make towards educational expenses.
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*Note: This process must be completed each year. The school’s financial aid procedures prioritize returning students.
Reduced Tuition Parent Jobs
As a parent run school, volunteers are the foundation we are built upon. A select number of volunteers are essential in maintaining operations and carrying out basic functions of the school. These tasks require a significant time commitment, much more than our typical 45-hour annual obligation from families.
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As such, certain parent jobs offer a tuition reduction that is consistent with the time spent performing them.