Interested in enrolling for school year 26/27?

1ST STEP — Please fill out the form below. We will send you our tour schedule and a page where you can RSVP to the tour you would like to attend.

2ND STEP — We highly encourgage you to check out this list of resouces before your tour, so you are familiar with our pedagogy and prepared with any questions you may have. Come with your child to your scheduled tour, and observe our school in action.

3RD STEP — If you feel our program is a good fit, it’s time to fill out our pre-enrollment application. You can find this in your tour confirmation email, or feel free to reach out using the form below and we will get it over to you.

Our application deadline is March 6th, applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Families will be notified of their acceptance or waitlist status by March 16th.

If you are interested in mid-year enrollment for our Elementary program, please fill out the form below and note that in the message box. We have limited availability.

Admissions for Down to Earth Middle School (6th-8th)

We are actively enrolling for Fall 2026

Down to Earth is expanding into middle school. The program is self-directed, primarily indoors and building-based, serving students in grades 6 through 8. Think of it as a sister school, sharing the values and community of Down to Earth Forest School while operating as its own distinct program. Students will come together for seasonal celebrations, and our middle schoolers will occasionally serve as mentors for the younger DTE students. But day to day, the two programs run independently.

We have a small number of founding family spots remaining for Fall 2026.

1ST STEP — Get to know us. Before reaching out, we encourage you to spend some time on our Middle School website page. Read about our program, our philosophy, and what a day in the life looks like. We want families who are genuinely excited about self-directed learning, and the website will give you a real sense of whether this is the right fit. Middle School

2ND STEP — Get in touch. If what you read resonates, fill out the form below or schedule a 1:1 call with Audra or Heidi directly. We will reach out personally to set up a conversation.

3RD STEP — Have a conversation. A short call with us is the best way to get your questions answered and get a feel for who we are. We want to make sure this program is the right fit for your student and your family.

4TH STEP — Sign your enrollment agreement. Once you are ready to move forward, we will send your enrollment agreement along with an invoice for your deposit.

5TH STEP — Confirm your spot. Your student's place in the founding class is confirmed when we receive your signed agreement and deposit.