HOW TO APPLY
Thank you for your interest in applying to West Portal Lutheran! Please read below for important dates and information for the 2025-2026 admissions cycle.
The admissions deadline for 2025-2026 has passed.
Please contact us at admissions@wplsf.com or call 415-665-6330 to inquire about openings
ADMISSIONS TIMELINE 2025-2026
Applications Available for 2025-2026 | September 6, 2024 |
Kindergarten Assessment | December 5 & 6, 2024 |
January 16 & 17, 2025 |
Shadow Dates (Grade 1-4) | December 13, 2024, January 21-24, 2025 |
Shadow Dates (Grade 5-8) | October 16, November 20, December 4, 2024, January 21-24, 2025 |
Priority Admissions Deadline | December 20, 2024 |
Regular Admissions Deadline | March 3, 2025 |
CLICK HERE for a list of Kindergarten Readiness Items
1.
Fill out and submit an application and pay the $150 application fee.
2.
Complete application by submitting:
-
RECOMMENDATION FORM from your child's current teacher.
-
A copy of your child's BIRTH CERTIFICATE
-
A copy of your child's most recent REPORT CARD (Grades 1-8).
-
A copy of your child's most recent STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES (Grades 1-8).
3.
Schedule an assessment.
Kindergarten applicants complete a 20-30 minute Kindergarten readiness assessment
Grades 1-8 applicants participate in a Shadow Day at our school with their current grade level.
4.
After the assessment, an admissions decision will be made.
Upon acceptance to West Portal Lutheran School, a non-refundable, non-transferable tuition deposit of $1700 for the 2025-2026 school year will be due in order to guarantee your child’s space in his or her class. It will serve as your first installment toward your child’s tuition for the ensuing year. Your remaining balance will be divided into a number of installments, which you will choose later.