New Family Onboarding 2025-26 

The 2025-26 Curriculum Guide includes descriptions of our courses, their sequences by discipline, information about our cross-departmental programs, and more.  

Grade 6

• Math: All new students are required to take a math placement test to assist in accurate leveling. 
• World Languages: Students must choose between Mandarin, Spanish, and French. 
• Performing Arts: Students must choose a performing arts option: band, choir, strings, or theater.

Grade 7

• Math: All new students are required to take a math placement test to assist in accurate leveling. 
• World Languages: Students entering Grade 7 with no experience in a world language are placed in a beginner-level class and may choose between Spanish and French. Students who have some language background are required to take a placement test. 
• Performing Arts: Students must choose a performing arts option: band, choir, strings, or theater.

Grade 8

• Math: All new students are required to take a math placement test to assist in accurate leveling. 
• World Languages: Students entering Grade 8 with little to no experience in a world language are placed in an entry-level class with other Grade 8 students. This class condenses our middle school curriculum and lays the foundation for our upper school World Languages program. They may choose between Spanish and French. Students who have some language background are required to take a placement test. 
• Arts: All Grade 8 students will select an arts major for the upcoming school year. 
• Students who choose a Performing Arts major (band, choir, or strings) will automatically be enrolled in the Art and Design minor course.
• If they choose an Art and Design major (Advanced Art or Digital Media), they will automatically be enrolled in a Performing Arts minor course. 
• Please note: Students are asked to rank their top three choices. Due to class size limitations, we cannot guarantee that every student will be enrolled in their top choice.

Please contact Dean of Student Life Jeremy Bletterman to schedule your child's placement tests.

Complete Course Placement, Testing, and Requests Form

All new upper school students should contact Academic Dean Patrick O'Neill to begin the course selection process and to schedule placement tests. 

• Students entering Grade 9 are offered three placement tests: mathematics, world languages, and humanities. 
• Placement tests are required to place into:
  • Mathematics courses above Algebra I
  • World language courses above level 1 
    • Spanish, French, or Mandarin Chinese
  • Honors humanities courses 
    • Honors history for Grades 9, 10, and 11 
    • Honors English for Grades 10 and 11

• Grade 9 students are additionally asked about their preference for an Introduction to Elements of Art course in this form. 

Review the Course Request Guide (Embedded Below), Which Includes:

• General academic advising (including how many courses to request)
• Course requirements and sequences
• For greater detail, read the Upper School Curriculum Guide. There, you will find full descriptions of all our courses, information on our cross-departmental programs, our Certificates of Distinction in STEM, Global Studies, World Languages, Leadership, Art and Design, and Performing Arts, and other helpful information.

Meeting With Academic Dean Patrick O’Neill

Mr. O’Neill will schedule this meeting with your family after your student has taken placement tests and you have completed the course selection. Together, you will develop the student’s schedule. Questions? Contact Patrick O'Neill, Academic Dean at poneill@kingschoolct.org.

Technology Requirements for Upper School Students

Upper school students are required to have a Mac Laptop with Microsoft Office and a TI-84 Graphing Calculator. There are no other required supplies. Every student is expected to purchase and maintain their own MacBook computer. With some exceptions, the school does not provide this equipment for students. Only Macintosh computers can run the specialized software required for work in several academic departments. Please note: Financial assistance is available for MacBooks for eligible students. Families can contact Director of Admission and Financial Access Nina Newman at nnewman@kingschoolct.org for more information.

The City of Stamford and many towns in Westchester County provide transportation to and from King School. King School coordinates busing from Larchmont, Rye, NY, and Riverside and Central Greenwich, CT.

Stamford residents: Bus service is provided to Stamford residents by the Stamford Board of Education through First Student Bus Company at no additional cost. 

Westchester residents: Specific school districts in Westchester County provide free bus service if you live within a 15-mile radius of King School. Students living beyond this radius may get to a scheduled pick-up point and then be transported to King. Please call your school district for further information and to apply for transportation.

Learn about Transportation options and sign up

Click here to inquire about transportation availability for Larchmont, Rye, or Central Greenwich.

Questions? Contact transportation@kingschoolct.org 

Please send an email that includes a brief summary of your child's interests, their former school, hometown, grade entering, and a recent student photo to mshafer@kingschoolct.org.

Over the summer, the admission team will use this information to create a new student photo book to share with faculty. Teachers will review the photo book to get to know your child before their first day on campus and to help make their transition as seamless as possible. Please save the name of the image file with your child's First and Last Name.

Questions? Contact Merrill Shafer, Associate Director of Admission, Lower School, at mshafer@kingschoolct.org or (203) 322-3496, Ext. 4347. Thank you for your help, and we look forward to seeing you in September!

King School uses Magnus Health, a secure digital platform for managing medical records. Forms for the 2025-26 school year will be available starting in mid-June, and we will notify you in the "Keep Up with King" newsletter once they are ready. You can access Magnus Health anytime through the Resources tab on MyKing.

Questions? Contact Jenn D'Orta, School Nurse at jdorta@kingschoolct.org.

Final transcripts are required for all new students entering Grades 1-11.

Please complete the transcript release form below and send it to your previous school. This form is used to request that the school sends your child's final transcript directly to King School by August 1. We recommend completing this step in June, closer to the end of the school year.

Complete Your Transcript Release Form

Questions? Contact Emilia Goldstein, Assistant Director of Admission, at egoldstein@kingschoolct.org

King offers daily after-school care for children in PreK-Grade 5.

Our staff interact with the children in a casual, fun environment after school from 2:55-5:30 p.m. This option is available for all five days or specific days of your choice. 

Please note that in addition to after-school care, we also offer after-school enrichment programs, which will be published in early fall. These opportunities vary every year and change about every three months. We communicate in the Keep Up with King newsletter when new opportunities are available for registration.

Learn More and Sign Up for After-School Programs

Questions? Contact Karen Raidt, Director of King Cares Service and Student Services at kraidt@kingschoolct.org

As part of King School's emphasis on global education and in alignment with our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, we hope to gather some information that will help us celebrate our multicultural community through our Global Flag Project.

As you may already know, the flags that hang in some of our buildings represent the birthplace or heritage of our community members in each of our divisions. We launched the flag project in 2019, and it currently showcases nearly 80 countries.

In order to ensure that our flag installations represent our current community members, we are sharing a new community-wide survey. We kindly ask that you please complete the survey, even if your flag is currently on display. 

Please complete one survey once for each child.

Complete the community survey

You may expect to receive this survey periodically as we strive to keep our installation current.  

We appreciate your cooperation!

The Global Education and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Offices

Questions? Contact Laura Bowe, Director of Global Education at lbowe@kingschoolct.org

FLIK by Chartwells will continue as our food service provider for the 2025-26 school year. The annual cost for the hot lunch and mid-morning snack program will be $1,440, which will be billed on the initial statement sent in June.  

In order to maintain quality and effectively plan for staffing, we cannot allow any withdrawals from the program after September 30.

• Therefore, if you do not wish to have your child/children participate in this program, you must complete the form below by September 30. 
• If you want your child/children to have the mid-morning snack only, please indicate that on the form. 
• You must complete one form for each child who is enrolled at King School. 

If you have any questions, please contact Susan Handler in the Business Office at shandler@kingschoolct.org.

Complete the waiver for snack only or to opt out of lunch service 

The Dewar Tuition Refund Plan is a means to ensure your annual financial obligation under the terms of the enrollment contract. Below are highlights of the plan, but please also read the brochure for more details. 

• Covers three types of withdrawals: medical, non-medical, and dismissal
• Cost is 1.2% of tuition
• Enrollment required by August 1 or at time of admission
• Payment must be received within 10 days of enrollment
• Coverage is for the school year from September to June, and includes weekends and school vacations
• Reimbursement amount is determined by both the date and type of withdrawal

Download the Tuition Refund Plan Brochure

If you would like to opt out of this service, please be aware that King School will not refund tuition for any student who cancels the contract after April 30.  You will be responsible for the entire tuition regardless of your child’s attendance.

Per our agreement with Dewar, we cannot allow any withdrawals from the program after August 1. Therefore, if you do not wish to have your child/children participate in this program, you must complete the form below by August 1.  

If you have any questions, please contact Susan Handler in the Business Office at shandler@kingschoolct.org.

Complete the waiver form

The Dewar Student Accident Insurance Plan is available to all students regardless of the fact that they may be covered under their parent’s medical plan.  It can serve as primary or supplementary coverage such as deductibles under their parent’s regular medical insurance. Below are highlights of the plan, but please also read the brochure for more details. 

• Coverage is for a 12-month period from August 1 through July 31
• Enrollment can be anytime during the school year upon payment of the $46 premium
• Coverage is all inclusive:  anytime, anywhere
• No deductible
• Maximum benefit per incident is $1,500
• Claims are filed by the parent directly with Dewar

Download the Student Accident Insurance Brochure

If you have any questions, please contact Susan Handler in the Business Office at shandler@kingschoolct.org.

Please review the information below for a comprehensive overview of the different communication platforms available to you.

King School Website

The main location for up-to-date information about King School is the website. Here are some helpful destinations within the kingschoolct.org website:

• General FAQ
• Faculty and Staff Directory
• Parents’ Association

MyKing

MyKing, is a password-protected portal that provides personalized information, including the following: 

• Academic Information: Class pages, assignments, progress reports
• Tuition and Billing: We use a software called Blackbaud Tuition Management
• Community Directory: Contact information for all families, faculty, and staff
• Enrollment Information: Re-enrollment and new family onboarding
• Resource Page: Additional important links and forms

To access MyKing, click the MyKing button located at the top of each website page. 

Social Media

We encourage you to follow our social media channels for the latest school news, photos, and video. Share posts with friends and engage in the conversation! Search for "King School CT" on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, or X. 

Newsletters

During the school year, we send a weekly newsletter called Keep Up With King to all families, faculty, and staff. The newsletter highlights school activities and student and faculty accomplishments and includes announcements and upcoming events. You will automatically receive these emails at the email address you have on file with King School.

Calendar and Calendar Feed

The King School website includes a comprehensive School Calendar, accessible from the site homepage under Community and also accessible from the King app. You can also set up a calendar feed to your personal online calendar (e.g. Google Calendar, Outlook, or iCAL). By subscribing to a particular calendar category (or athletic team), you can automatically export the King calendar right to your personal calendar. Look for the grey RSS icon to sync your calendar. 

Grade Rep Communications

The Parents’ Association (PA) grade representatives communicate with each grade to share information and updates on school events and programs. You will automatically begin receiving these emails from the PA to the email address you have on file with the school. 

Urgent Communication, School Closings, and Delays 

King School relies on an urgent alert system to inform families of any urgent matters, including school closings and delays.  As part of our urgent communication protocols, families will receive a phone call and an email, and may opt to receive text alerts. Instructions to opt in to receive text alerts will be sent early in the fall. Please note, the school makes every effort to send the alerts for school cancellations and weather delays by 6:00 a.m. A pop-up box announcing weather delays and cancellations is posted on the website.

King School App

Our King School app provides quick and easy access to the most popular pages of our website. This app is exclusively for students, parents/guardians, faculty, and staff with MyKing logins.

The new King School App will be available August 15, 2025.

For any questions about communications, please email communications@kingschoolct.org.

Welcome from the Parents Association

Welcome to the King Parents’ Association! On behalf of the King School Parents’ Association, I am so excited to welcome you to King and the 2025-26 academic year. Plans are underway for an exciting year and new beginnings. We look forward to meeting you and getting you involved in our amazing community.

Every year through our Ambassador Program, we match a new incoming family with an Ambassador (current King family) who will be your primary resource for all things King and answer any questions that you may have throughout the year. Ambassadors will begin to reach out over the coming weeks, so please be sure to check your spam/junk folder to ensure you have received your email. If, for some reason, you do not hear from your Ambassador by May 27, please do not hesitate to reach out and let me know!

On behalf of the PA Executive Board and our Ambassador Co-Chairs, we look forward to welcoming each of you, in person, very soon!

With Viking Pride,

• Hillary Rosenthal P’32 - Parents’ Association President 
• Althea Cooper P’30, P’30 - PA Ambassador Co-Chair
• Dana Johnson-Chernet P’31, P’34, P’38 - PA Ambassador Co-Chair 

Upper School Athletics

Here is the opening schedule of dates, events, and highlights for the Fall Preseason: 

Thursday, August 14 and Friday, August 15 

• Equipment issue and first training sessions for all Football athletes.

Tuesday, August 19

• First training sessions for returning varsity players and any students who would like to be considered for varsity participation for Field Hockey, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer and Girls Volleyball.
• First training session for all Crew athletes.
• Fall Varsity Captain’s Lunch and Workshop in MS Commons 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 21

• Orientation for all fall athletes in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at 8:00 a.m. followed by training sessions for all fall teams and athletes, including the first session for Cross Country.

Friday, August 22

• Morning workouts for all teams followed by the Upper School Fall Athlete Day Celebration from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the Simon House lawn with Gatorade product giveaways, a Playa Bowls station, the Ridgefield Running Company truck, a female athlete table, and more!

Saturday, August 23

• Women of Will Leadership Day for all upper school female athletes 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. More information about the event will be sent out as soon as details are finalized.

Monday-Saturday, August 25-30

• The full schedule of practices, scrimmages, and events for this week will be shared at the Fall Sports Fair on May 22.

Thursday, August 28

• Grade 9 and new student orientation.
• Fall Athletics Family Cookout and Meet the Coach Night at 6:15 p.m. in the Upper School Courtyard.

Tuesday, September 2

All teams will be off on August 31 and September 1 and the new school year will begin on Tuesday, September 2! 

Friday, September 26-Sunday, September 28

Show your Viking pride and celebrate with the entire King community during Homecoming weekend! The three-day celebration will feature events and activities for current students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, and families.

Upper School Fall Head Coaches 

• Crew: Karnes McCarrick
• Cross Country: Rafael Ricaurte & Ryan Harford
• Field Hockey: Emily Prince
• Football: Tom Broschardt
• Boys Soccer: Juan Zubillaga
• Girls Soccer: Tony Rocha
• Girls Volleyball: Kat Pitasi

SUMMER TRAINING AND INTRO TO STRENGTH & PERFORMANCE SESSIONS

Summer training and weight lifting programs will begin on June 10 and run through August 14 for all of our upper school students. Our strength coach team from Evolution PT & Fitness is excited to offer training opportunities for our student-athletes all summer long. Sessions will be run in the Lower School weight room on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. This is a great chance for athletes to bond with their teammates and to further develop their mobility, strength, power, and speed in a safe and responsible manner appropriate for each student's developmental stage.

For our incoming grade 9 students, and students new to the Upper School, you are asked to take part in a minimum of two of our Intro to Strength & Performance sessions prior to joining team activities. These sessions are designed to help our younger and newer athletes get more comfortable with weight room etiquette and procedures, and to teach form, technique, and program design basics. 

Intro sessions will be offered from 4:00-5:00 p.m. on the following dates:

• June 10, 11, 12
• June 17, 18
• August 12, 13
• August 25, 26, 27

Please register for sessions by using the Intro to Strength & Performance Training Session Sign Up Form. 

All questions about dates, times, and schedules should be directed to Emma Jonsson, Director of Student-Athlete Health Services, or our Head Strength Coach, Alex Erbsland. Coach Alex looks forward to working with many of you, our athletes, this summer and throughout the school year here at King.

Global Travel Opportunities (Grades 8-12)

Rooted in our academic and co-curricular programs, each travel opportunity is crafted to foster curiosity, independence, and cross-cultural understanding – critical competencies for thriving in an interconnected world.

Anticipated Global Programs 2026 for Upper School • Interest Form

• Culture and Language in China | June 2026
  • Students studying Mandarin, or those with a keen interest in global studies, will embark on a transformative cultural journey through China. Participants will build relationships and deepen cultural exchange through a partnership with a local school, fostering authentic engagement and global understanding.
• An Exploration of Ancient and Modern Culture in Greece | June 2026
  • Students will be immersed in the rich cultural heritage of Greece, the birthplace of democracy. Grades 9-11 will experience the country’s famous hospitality while exploring its contributions to mathematics, philosophy, architecture, art, as well as health and wellness.
• Global Art in Paris, Venice, and Amsterdam | June 2026
  • Grade 9-11 students will journey through three European cities, engaging with art from classical antiquity to contemporary postmodern works. Visits to world-class museums will be complemented by essential questions, group discussions, journaling, and hands-on cultural experiences. Students will explore how art reflects both global histories and present-day issues.
• Fringe Festival in Scotland | August 2026
  • Grade 9-11 students will take the stage at the world-renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival, performing as an ensemble and strengthening their collaboration and creativity. In addition to performing, they’ll experience a wide range of performances from around the world, expanding their perspective on theater and the arts.

Anticipated Global Programs 2026 for Middle School (Grade 8) • Interest Form

• Culture and Service in Costa Rica | June 2026
  • Guided by the Grade 8 essential question, “Where am I needed in my community?” students will engage in hands-on service learning with local organizations in Costa Rica. The program promotes cultural exchange, environmental appreciation, and a deeper understanding of community impact through meaningful projects and reflection.
• Outdoor Adventure in New Hampshire (Location Tentative) | June 2026
  • In this unique backcountry experience, Grade 8 students will backpack and camp in nature, learning essential wilderness and conservation skills. They’ll deepen their connection to the natural world, explore leadership and teamwork, and encounter the beauty and challenges of outdoor living.
• For questions, contact Laura Bowe, at lbowe@kingschoolct.org. 

If you have a child currently enrolled at King, you can continue to use your Blackbaud Tuition Management account.

Instructions for setting up your tuition management account for the first time