Middle School Virtual Student Visit | The Wellington School

Before the Event

During our virtual student visit, you will have a chance to observe one of our DIVE elective courses. DIVE courses merge student and teacher interests in highly engaging and meaningful ways. Teachers choose topics that they are passionate about and create courses that will entice students to expand their horizons. Students are given the opportunity to try out these different trimester-long courses throughout the year. The electives are primarily non-graded and the motivation to succeed comes from a thirst for knowledge rather than a hope for a certain letter grade.

Before your visit, please review the following DIVE video introductions to determine which course you would like to observe. Submit your selection using the link below.

Stock Market (grades 5-8)

Learn the fundamentals of investing in the stock market. Conduct research into companies, analyses price movements, discuss trends and build portfolio using a practice account.

Super Better (grades 5-8)

This course will turn coping strategies and the improvement of overall well-being into a game style format. Students will complete quests and challenges and play games to increase their ability to control their thoughts and emotions, strengthen relationships, and improve how they feel overall. They will also learn why completing these challenges leads to a difference in thoughts and feelings.

World War II (grades 7-8)

We will cover the events leading up to WWII through American involvement in the European and Pacific theaters of the war culminating in the decision to drop atomic weapons.

Elevate Your Game (grades 7-8)

This Dive is for athletes who want to learn from the experience and thinking of elite athletes to make themselves and their teams better. We will dive into such topics as improving performance, having a mental game, and leadership.

Make your DIVE class selection by Monday, February 22!

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After Sept. 15 Accepting applications for all grade levels

Friday, Oct. 2 Financial aid process opens for the 2021-2022 school year

Monday, Feb. 1 Financial aid filing deadline for 1st round decisions

Monday, Feb. 15 Application deadline for 1st round decisions

Monday, Mar. 1 First round admission decisions

Monday, Mar. 15 Second round admissions decisions

Apr. through Aug. Rolling admissions where space is available

A Message from Dr. Rachel Althof, Head of Middle School
In the Wellington Middle School, each child is deeply known. Early adolescents are provided with space to develop their growing independence with a safety net of caring faculty. Students develop their voice in literal and figurative ways... READ MORE

Outcomes at Wellington
Learn how Wellington is shaping those who will shape the world from the perspective of students, faculty, and school leaders in this video.

Thinking Like a Scientist
See how our program is helping students think like scientists.

Flourishing in the Middle School
Listen as we discuss what adolescents need to flourish during their most transformative years

W, Robot
Read about a middle school visit to one of OSU's robotic surgery departments.

Middle School Schedule
See the daily rotation of classes.

Middle School Program Guide
Review a detailed overview of the middle school curriculum, by subject, at each grade level (5-8).

We are Wellington!
Watch this video to experience the spirit of a Wellington jaguar!

Visit www.wellington.org/middle-school for links to all items listed below.

Part One

Complete the Online Application
Upload a photo of your child
Pay your $75 application fee online (includes testing fee)
Submit the Parent Authorization Form
Submit the Parent Questionnaire
Submit the Student Questionnaire

Part Two

Submit contact information for your child's most recent math teacher, English teacher, and any third teacher/coach/counselor. This recommendation is most effective when the teacher has known your child for a minimum of three months. An automated email will be generated to each teacher with a link to complete the appropriate recommendation form online. Please wait until after Nov. 1 to submit the teacher recommendation request.
Submit the Transcript Request Form
Scan and email a copy of your child's most recent progress report or report card to admissions@wellington.org

Part Three

Call the Admissions Office at 614-324-1564 to register for a test date and to schedule a virtual visit for your child. The application and authorization forms must be received prior to the test and visit date. Admissions tests for grades 5 – 12 will be offered digitally. Test dates will be determined soon.

Tuition

For more information about current tuition rates and payment plan options, please visit www.wellington.org/tuition.

Merit Scholarships

Prospective new students entering 9th grade in the 2021-2022 school year are invited to compete in the Gene and Ken Ackerman Merit Scholarship program. Learn more here.

Financial Assistance

We never stop working to make a Wellington education accessible. Need-based tuition assistance is open to many income levels. This assistance is available for prekindergarten through grade 12. This combined with a variety of payment options brings a Wellington education within reach. Learn more here.