Application Deadlines

 

Preschool 1s - Pre-Kindergarten

 

Applications for the 2023-2024 school year are now being accepted in Ravenna and are due by January, to be considered in the first round of admissions. Applications received after January 24, 2023, will be reviewed and notified on a rolling basis, depending on space availability in a particular grade.

 

Kindergarten - 8th Grade

 

Applications for the 2023-2024 school year are now being accepted in Ravenna, and are due by February 6, 2023. Applications received after February 6, 2023 will be reviewed and notified on a rolling bases, depending on availability. 

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Enrollment Steps

 

Step 1 — Attend an Open House or Admissions Information Session: Interested parents should attend one of these events to learn about our school history and programs. Dates for these events are listed on the Admissions page of our school's website and in Ravenna by clicking on the upcoming events link. Admissions information sessions are led by our Director of Admissions and Head of School and include a guided tour of the facilities. Open House is self guided event and provides opportunities for conversations with our students, teachers, and parentsTo register for one of these events, please create an account in Ravenna here.

 

Step 2 — Submit Application: Create an account with your email address in our portal here. There is a $100 Non-Refundable application fee.

 

The Preschool application requires the following information:

Teacher Evaluation Form for students that are currently in school. Our recommendation forms can be accessed through our online portal system.

 

• PreK applicants that are not currently in school will be required to take an in-person admissions assessment. All other grade levels may have this requirement waived if the student is not currently in school.
   

• Family Interview with an admissions personnel or Director of Preschool

 

  

  The Kindergarten through 5th Grade application requires the following:

 

•  Teacher Evaluation Form for students that are currently in school. Our recommendation forms can be accessed through our online portal system. For 5th grade applications only, we are also require an evaluation form from the principal or school counselor. 

• Copies of recent academic records / current transcripts (previous 2 years, if available)

•   In-House Admissions Assessment

•   Copies of educational assessments and other relevant evaluations (when applicable)

  

The 6th - 8th Grade application requires the following:

 

• Copies of recent academic records / current transcripts (previous 2 years, if available)

• In-House Admissions Assessment 

• A minimum of two confidential teacher recommendations (English and Math Teachers) as well as a Counselor/Principal Evaluation Form. Our recommendation forms can be accessed through our online portal system. Parents email recommendation requests directly to the teacher, who will complete and return the form directly to us.

• A recent SSAT admissions test score — School Code is 6340

• Copies of educational assessments and other relevant evaluations (when applicable)

 

Step 3 — Admissions Testing: Testing prospective Kindergarten – and 1st grade students takes place on campus on Monday, February 20, 2023. Testing for rising 2nd-8th grade applications takes place in conjunction with their shadow day. Additionally, the SSAT is required for all 6th - 8th grade applications. 

 

Step 4 — Family Interviews: A parent and child interview is required for families applying to Preschool 1s - PreKindergarten. The interview process allows students and families to learn more about St. Benedict's, ask questions, and determine whether our school is a good fit for their children. Families applying to Kindergarten - 8th Grade, although not required, may schedule a 15-minute zoom meeting with a member of our admissions team to determine if St. Benedict's is a good fit.

 

Step 5 — Student Shadow Day: 2nd - 8th-grade applicants are invited to participate in a shadow day, where they spend half a day at St. Benedict's and are paired with a student ambassador in their same grade. Applicants are encouraged to participate in classes and actively participate in school activities. The shadow day gives applicants an opportunity to experience a day in the life of a St. Benedict's student and allows teachers to directly observe the applicant. For convenience, we administer our In-House admissions assessment on the same day as a Shadow Day.

 

Step 6 — Notification: Once all application documents have been submitted, we review the application carefully to determine whether your child will be a good fit for St. Benedict's and would benefit from our program.

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• Preschool 1s and Preschool 4's: February 1, 2023

• Kindergarten - 8th Grade Date: April 1, 2023

 

Applications received outside of the admissions window deadlines will be considered on a rolling basis, with decisions being sent within two weeks of completing the final admissions requirements.

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Step 7 — Enrollment: With your admissions notification, you will receive an online enrollment contract to complete. Return this contract along with a $1,600 non-refundable deposit to officially enroll your child. The deposit will be applied to your tuition balance.