Inquire & Apply

Applicants will be evaluated according to their developmental level. A variety of means are used to assess each student's readiness for St. John's, to ensure each student's correct placement when he or she enters the School. Those means include, but are not limited to:

• birthdate cutoff dates: September 1 (for both boys and girls);
• an attempt to enroll an equal number of boys and girls in each class;
• confidential information from the child's current toddler or preschool teacher;
• information from the family of the applicant;
• parent interview.

Decisions on admission will be based on the following:

• academic history (transcript) in previous schools;
• confidential recommendations from an applicant’s current teachers;
• School’s screening and evaluation sessions (Grades K-4) or Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) for Grades 5-8;
• an attempt to enroll an equal number of boys and girls in each class;
• parent interview;
• personal interview with the applicant (Grades 5-8 only).

The School's admission policies are guided by the values, traditions, and tenets of the Episcopal Church. In addition to academic, developmental, and personal qualifications, we will consider a number of other factors. No one factor or combination of factors guarantees acceptance into the School.

• As an Episcopal parish day school, consideration will be given to an applicant whose parents have been active, pledging members of St. John's Episcopal Church for at least two years prior to each child’s application to the school. (Secondarily, applicant families who are long-time, active members in other Episcopal parishes or faith communities may also receive further consideration.)
• Family participation is valued and consideration will be given to a student who has a sibling(s) currently attending the School when the family has demonstrated significant support, commitment, and participation in all aspects of the School.
• St. John's, at its discretion, will also consider other factors beyond those listed above. These could include racial, cultural, religious and economic diversity and/or other qualities that might benefit the School.

St. John’s Primary Division is the ideal place for young students to begin their academic journeys.

Dedicated early childhood educators guide K(4) and K(5) students through either a full- or half-day of learning and fun in classrooms that are bright, colorful, and age-appropriate.

The Primary Division Campus at St. John’s offers challenging academic programs for K(4) and K(5) students within a nurturing Christian environment. ClearTouch Interactive Displays, ELMO digital projectors and one-to-one iPads bring cutting-edge technology to the Primary Division; enhancing the academic subjects that St. John’s faculty excel at teaching.

 

Checklist

• Application
• BAAIS Pre-K & Kindergarten Form
• Screening

  • Screenings for K(4) and K(5) consist of two assessment appointments; a playgroup visit and an individual assessment, to be scheduled at the Admissions Open House or after.

  • Playgroup visits (60 minutes) and individual assessments (25 minutes) both take place at the Primary Division Campus.
    
    **Due to COVID-19, the playgroup portion of our overall assessments may not occur, or may occur in a different way. We will communicate this with you based on our position at the time.

Your child's current school should return the BAAIS form to St. John’s before your child visits St. John’s for his/her screening assessment.

St. John’s Lower Division develops an unparalleled foundation for future academic success, ideal for its Grade 1-4 students.

 

Checklist

• Application

• Applicant Recommendation Form

• Teacher Evaluation Form

• Screenings
  • Grades 1-4 consist of two campus visits, including an academic assessment and classroom visit, to be scheduled at the Admissions Open House or after.

  • Campus Visit: 7:50 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

  • Please pack a snack, lunch and water bottle. Please have your child wear appropriate school attire and tennis shoes.

Your child's current school should return these forms, along with transcripts, to St. John’s before your child visits St. John’s for his/her screening assessment.

St. John’s Middle Division is where the St. John’s ten-year experience truly comes together.

Prioritizing academic excellence, the St. John’s Middle Division curriculum prepares its students for future academic success and builds a platform for students to confidently and creatively explore an ever-changing world of opportunities. The effort students have put in during the past six years culminate in four stellar Middle Division years, and all the skills they have mastered help them succeed at ever greater challenges.

 

Checklist

• Application
• Transcripts
• Applicant Recommendation Form
• Teacher Evaluation Form
• Screenings
  • Grades 5-8 students consist of one campus visit, including an academic assessment and classroom visit/shadowing, to be scheduled at the Admissions Open House or after.

  • Campus Visit: 7:50 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

  • Please pack a snack, lunch and water bottle. Please have your child wear appropriate school attire and tennis shoes.

Your child's current school should return this form, along with transcripts, to St. John’s before your child visits St. John’s for his/her screening assessment.