Children applying now for Early Decision 2021-22 were born September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016.
If you are a member of a preschool community other than Sacred Heart's, but would like to reserve a space in our senior kindergarten, we encourage you to apply via Early Decision. Children receiving early acceptance remain at their current preschool for their 4-year-old program, and parents can rest assured a space is waiting for them at Sacred Heart when their child is 5-years old and ready for SK. About 70% of our students will be new to Sacred Heart in senior kindergarten.
Admissions appointments can be scheduled through Ravenna, by calling the Admissions Office at 773.681.8494, or by emailing admissions@shschicago.org.
STEP ONE: APPLY
Submit your application by December 9, 2019 via Ravenna-hub.com. Create an account and search for Sacred Heart Schools in the School Directory. There is a $75 fee for new families. Qualifying families can obtain a fee waiver by calling the Admissions Office.
STEP TWO: Attend an admissions coffee
Selected mornings, October through February, on our SK-8 campus
If you have not yet toured Sacred Heart, please schedule a visit online or contact the Admissions Office at 773.681.8418. If possible, your tour should take place prior to your parent interview. Admissions Coffees are scheduled from 9:15 - 11:15 am. If you cannot attend an Admissions Coffee, Quick Tours are offered on selected mornings, year round. Both Admissions Coffees and Quick Tours require reservations.
STEP THREE: SCHEDULE YOUR PARENT INTERVIEW
Weekday mornings, October through February, on our SK-8 campus
Parents meet with a member of our Admissions Team to share information about their family, discuss the admissions process and ask additional questions about Sacred Heart. Both parents should attend. Your child should not accompany you. Interviews are about an hour.
STEP FOUR: SCHEDULE YOUR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Weekday mornings, October through February, on our SK-8 campus
Your child will meet individually with a member of our Admissions staff for a 20- to 30-minute assessment. Assessments are age-appropriate and developmentally-focused, centering on activities such as puzzles, blocks, drawing and word and number games.
STEP FIVE: OBSERVATION OR SACRED HEART PLAY PARTY
January and February
Preschool observations allow us to become better acquainted with children in an environment where they feel comfortable and know the classroom routine. Visiting arrangements will be made directly with the school, but you will be informed regarding the date. If your child is not enrolled in a preschool or if an observation cannot be scheduled, you will be asked to bring your child to a play party at Sacred Heart on Monday, February 10, 2020 at either 9 am or 10:30 am. We do not schedule observations at public or parish schools.
STEP SIX: SUBMIT A TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
By January 1, 2020
Please delegate the Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS) recommendation form to your child’s current preschool teacher electronically through Ravenna or download a paper copy from our website. If your child is not enrolled in a preschool, another care-giver or instructor familiar with your child may complete the recommendation form.
ADMISSIONS NOTIFICATIONS AND enrollment agreements
Families who have completed the application process by February 12, 2020 will received admissions decisions on March 6, 2020. Enrollment agreements are due March 16, 2020. Any spaces remaining after March 16 will be filled on a rolling basis.
