We’re excited that you are interested in Sequoyah School!
Events: October - January for Fall 2024 entry
It is strongly recommended that applicant parents/guardians attend an information session as part of the application process. Kindergarten parents/guardians should attend a session prior to the admissions interview.
Gryphon’s flight.
Enjoy a Gryphon's-eye view over Sequoyah School's K-8 campus in Pasadena, California.
There’s nothing quite like being on the Sequoyah School campus. Teeming with effervescence and energy, its beautiful open spaces, winding pathways, historic and contemporary buildings, and beloved playground anchor the community as a place of safety and joy for students and families, faculty and staff.
Thank you to Dominik ’21 for sharing his talent with our community through this student film project!
Sequoyah K-8 student experiences
Experience the Sequoyah School K-8 campus through our students in this video!
Important Dates
December 8, 2023
Early Application Deadline
Kindergarten applicant parents/guardians who submit by the Early Application Deadline are guaranteed an interview with Director of Admissions, Dr. Carolyn Stirling. Kindergarten parents/guardians who submit after the Early Application Deadline will be interviewed on a space available basis. Parents/Guardians of 1st through 8th grade applicants will not be interviewed.
January 22, 2024
Final Application Deadline
Clarity form due if applying for Indexed Tuition
February 2, 2024
Supplemental Application Materials Due
March 8, 2024
Admission Notification
Sequoyah School Application Process
Thank you for your interest in Sequoyah School for your child and family. Our application process is holistic - we ask for multiple records and data points so that we can get a full picture of each applicant.
Sequoyah School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, or family structure in the administration of its educational, personnel or admissions policies, financial aid programs, or other school-administered programs.
We look forward to getting to know you during the application process.
Step 1:
Interest Form
Complete an online interest form to join our email list. Our family portal will generate an email to set up a log-in.
Step 2:
Apply Online
Click the link below to begin the application, using your log-in information provided after submitting the interest form. Follow the application checklist steps when applying. K-8 applications are to be filled out by a parent/guardian.
7th and 8th grade applicants also have a student section to complete.
Please note that Kindergarten applicants must be 5 years old prior to September 1.
Step 3:
Student Records
Applicants for grades 2 through 8 may submit a school records release form to their current school to request that an official transcript be sent to Sequoyah School, which may be mailed or emailed directly to
k-8admissions@sequoyahschool.org from the school registrar. Parents/guardians of Kindergarten and 1st grade applicants may submit school records if they are available.
Step 4:
Recommendation Forms
All applicants will need to obtain an online teacher recommendation form. From this step in the applicant checklist, email the student’s teacher through our portal to request that they fill out the online form.
Step 5:
Interviews
Kindergarten Parent/Guardian Interviews
Once the application has been submitted, Kindergarten applicant parents/guardians will be contacted to schedule an interview with Sequoyah’s Director of Admissions. Applicant families should plan to attend an information session prior to the interview.
Applicants for grades 1 through 8 are interviewed on a space available basis.
Indexed Tuition
Applicants planning to apply for Sequoyah’s indexed tuition program should do so at the same time they apply for admission.
Big feelings.
“If we didn’t have feelings, our life wouldn’t be fun!” Students in The Pond (K/1) recall learning about feelings and emotions.
Social-emotional learning at Sequoyah starts with the youngest students and is developmentally woven throughout the K-8 curriculum.
Valuing differences.
“Two puzzle pieces that fit together aren’t the same. They’re different. But they fit together.” Sequoyah junior high school students share about the value of differences in their lives and the world around them.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are founding values of the school and are integral to all stages of K-8 teaching and learning.
