For the 2020-21 admissions season, we will be transitioning from our traditional on-campus assessments to virtual assessments via Zoom.
Whether in person or on-line, we understand that elementary school students can exhibit a range of skills. Two children of the same age can present different combinations of abilities, and both can be completely on track. What we hope to discover in our meetings with children is that they are growing in ways that will allow them to enter Sacred Heart ready to engage and flourish.
The length of the assessment varies by the age of the applicant, from about 30 minutes to two hours. Children applying to 1st - 3rd grade work one-on-one with a member of the Admissions Team on literacy and math activities. Applicants to 4th - 8th grade take a computer-based assessment, proctored by a member of the Admissions Team, focusing on reading and math. A writing sample is also required.
We may be able to waive the assessment for applicants who can provide standardized test scores from their current school or from a recognized testing agency. Acceptable alternatives include: ERB (Educational Records Bureau), ITBS (Iowa Test of Basic Skills), ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam), MAP (Measure of Academic Progress), Stanford Achievement Test, SSAT (Secondary School Admissions Test - Elementary School Level), and the TerraNova. Other testing may also be acceptable. Please check with Admissions Office to learn more.