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Welcome!
Finding the right school for your son or daughter is among the most important decisions we make as parents. The Admissions Office is committed to providing you with all the information you need to determine if CWA is the right "fit for your family. Our website provides an insight to our vibrant learning community where faculty are committed to ensuring that each and every student maximizes their potential, but we strongly encourage you to come see what learning looks like at Charles Wright Academy. We offer tours throughout the year to fit your schedule, so please call us or send us an email to set up a tour time at (253) 620-8373.
If you're ready to apply for the 2012-13 school year, you can complete our online application. Paper applications are still available upon request.
If you're interested in mid-year admission for the 2011-12 school year, please contact us to inquire about openings and we would be happy to assist you.
Steve Saalfeld,
Director of Admissions
Important Dates:
Open House for all grades
Saturday, January 28, 2012, 10am
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Financial Aid Workshop
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 10am
Spring Visitors Days
Friday, February 24, 2012, 8:30am
Friday, March 16, 2012, 8:30am
Friday, April 6, 2012, 8:30am
ISEE Exam Dates:
All applicants for grades 6-12 are required to take the Independent School Entrance Exam. Group testing dates occur throughout the winter & early spring months.
Lower School Assessments:
Lower School assessments are scheduled on an individual basis. Please call to schedule a time.
For Begninng School and Kindergarten, we recommend applying prior to our March 3 and 10 observation dates to allow time for testing applicants. After March 10, please contact the Admissions Office to inquire about openings. Applications for Grades 1-12 are due on February 15, 2012. Applications completed by this date will be guaranteed review in our first round of decisions.
Questions?
We are always available to you by phone, email, or in person.
Charles Wright Academy Admissions
7723 Chambers Creek Road West
Tacoma, WA 98467-2099
Phone: 253-620-8373
Fax: 253-620-8357
Lower School admissions and financial aid for all divisions:
Steve Saalfeld, ssaalfeld@charleswright.org
Middle and Upper School admissions:
Ann Vogel, avogel@charleswright.org
Charles Wright Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, or ethnic and socioeconomic origin in the administration of its academic, admission or financial aid policies. 
CWA is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and is an accredited member of the Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools (PNAIS). CWA is also approved as a private school by the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
