Applying to PK

Submit your application via Ravenna. Preschool applicants will be asked to choose a morning or full-day schedule when they apply.  Following enrollment, preschool families will be able to register for our optional extended day and summer programs. 

Available most weekdays, October through February

Meet with a member of the Admissions Team to share information about your family, discuss the admissions process, and ask your questions. All parents/guardians are encouraged to attend.

Available weekday mornings, November through February

You and your child will meet briefly with Maureen Rutkowski, Preschool Director. You will have an opportunity to share information about your child's development, and your child will engage in a simple, age-appropriate play activity. Anticipate a relaxed, unpressured experience. Children often find it easier to engage when only one parent joins them in the meeting. A nanny or babysitter cannot be substituted for a parent. 

Due January 1, 2023

If your child is enrolled in a preschool program, please delegate the Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS) common recommendation form to your child's current teacher. The form is available through your Ravenna application.

If your child is not enrolled in a preschool, another care-giver or instructor familiar with your child may complete the form, or you may contact admissions@shschicago.org to waive this step. 

Families who complete the application process by February 3, 2023 will receive an admission decision on February 10, 2023. Enrollment agreements are due March 13, 2023. Any spaces remaining after March 13 will be filled on a rolling basis.