Q: How many openings do you expect?
A: Every year we have 18 openings for Pre-Kindergarten, another 30 for Kindergarten, 13 openings in Sixth Grade, and about 20 for Ninth Grade. Openings in other grades are dependent upon reenrollment of current students.

Q: What is the waitpool?
A: The waitpool is not a wait list. If an opening should occur after a class is filled, the admissions committee will review ALL files in the waitpool for that grade level and choose the student who best completes the class that is already established.

Q. How old does a child need to be to apply to OES?
Children need to be 4 years old by Sept. 1 of the year they will begin as students to be considered for admission to Pre-Kindergarten. They must be 5 years old by Sept. 1 to be eligible for Kindergarten.

Q: Do you have after-school programs for students whose parents work?
A: We have an extended care program in the Lower School that runs for Pre-K from 12:30 to 2:45 or from 12:30 to 6 p.m. For Kindergarten through Fourth Grade the program runs from 2:45 to 6 p.m. Early drop off is 7:30 a.m. The Fifth through Eighth Grade after-school program also runs from 2:45 to 6 p.m. These programs can be used every day or on an as-needed basis. Please contact the Extended Care office for more information.

Q: Do you have a bus system?
A: We have a bus system that picks up and drops off students at centralized neighborhood locations. The fee for this service is based upon the location and the number of students at the drop off point. Please contact the transportation office for more information.

Q: Do I have to be Episcopal to come to OES?
A: No! OES is proud of its religious diversity. Over the years we have welcomed students from every major world religion. Our goal is to help each student develop his or her own spirituality in a manner appropriate to each student's family and heritage.

Q: Do you have programs for students with learning disabilities or special needs?
A: OES does not have separate programs for special needs students, but the individualized attention and small class size can be beneficial to many students who have minor learning difficulties or attention problems.

Q: Does OES have sports?
YES! Sports at OES operate on a no-cut policy. Beginning in sixth grade there is a team for every level of experience and skill: competitive varsity teams for experienced players, as well as teams for beginners trying a sport for the first time. See the table below for sports offered at OES.

Q: Does OES offer any programs for students with behavioral problems?
A: No. OES is a college preparatory school with a rigorous academic program. We do not have programs for students with discipline, behavioral, or drug and alcohol related problems.

Q: Does OES have programs for International Students? Do you issue I-20's?
A: Yes. We have a boarding program in the Upper School for grades 9-12. About half of our boarding students are international students who take part in our English as a Second Language classes. OES is able to issue I-20's to students who qualify. Please contact the International Student Office for more information.

Q. Will I be expected to give a financial gift to the school?
A. Independent schools depend on charitable gifts for support in addition to tuition. OES's Annual Giving Campaign takes place each year in the fall, and is our primary fund-raising effort. Contributions to Annual Giving support the general program and provide the many extras that make our school so special. All gifts are welcome, and we encourage our parents, faculty/staff, alumni, grandparents, foundations, corporations and friends to support Annual Giving.

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