Schools: Spring Open Houses

The spring open houses for local schools are here!

So, if your child will be attending Kindergarten beginning in 2009, and if you have not already made the big decision and want to check out schools, below are the dates you need to make note of on your calendars. And this is the best time, also, to get a head start if your child is going to be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2010.

These open houses are one of the best ways to get to know a school and to get a feel for if a particular one is the right fit for your child. You will have the opportunity to tour the campuses and classrooms, speak with teachers, administrators, current parents and students, and even alumni. You will be able to ask your burning questions and discuss any concerns you have in a open format.

Reading statistics on websites and talking to friends is a good jumping-off point, but nothing compares to a personal visit to the schools you are considering. You will be surprised at how your opinion of a school may change after attending such an event.


Make sure to RSVP if you plan to attend an open house. There is sometimes limited space, so let the schools know early that you intend to come. You can find out who to contact by clicking on a school's link below.


Please let us know if you hear of any unlisted open houses! Many do not have any spring dates on their websites yet.


Public Schools:


John Story Jenks School
Tues. Feb. 17th, 7:30-9:00pm (Kindergarten Tea)


Charter Schools:


Green Woods Charter School
Open House Enrollment Night
Mon. Feb. 2nd, 5:30pm for K, 7:30pm for grades 1-6
*This is the ONLY way to get an enrollment form and there are only currently openings in Kindergarten and only a few.


Private Schools:


Chestnut Hill Academy and Springside School (combined):
Thurs. Feb. 12th, 8:15-11:30am (pre-K to 5)
Thurs. April. 23rd, 7:00-9:00pm (All grades)
French International School of Philadelphia
Fri. Feb. 6th, 8:45am
Germantown Friends School:
Fri. May 15th, 8:15am

The Miquon School:

Thurs. April 23rd, 9:00-11:00am

Norwood Fontbonne Academy:

(Open House for all grades in the Fontbonne Commoms)
Monday April 20th, 9:00am -12:00 noon
Tuesday April 21st 9:00am - 12:00 noon
Oak Lane Day School:
Sun. April. 19th, 2:00-4:00pm
Plymouth Meeting Friends School:
Wed. April. 8th, 9:30-11:30am
Project Learn
Sat. Feb. 7th, 10:30am-noon
Sat. Mar. 7th, 10:30am-noon
Mon. Mar. 30th, 8:30am-10:00am
Sat. April. 18th, 10:30am-noon
Mon. May. 11th, 8:30am-10.00am
The Waldorf School of Philadelphia:
Thurs. Feb. 26th, 8:30-10:30am (observation morning)
Thurs. April. 23rd, 8:30-10:30am (observation morning)
William Penn Charter School:
Tues. April. 14th, 8:30am (pre-K to 5 only)
St. Martin de Porres Interparochial School
Wed. Feb. 18th, 9:00-11:00am and 3.00-5.00pm
Wed. Mar. 25th, 9:00-11:00am and 3.00-5.00pm