At St. Benedict's Episcopal School, we put the character into education.
This is so much more than a place to learn.
Thank you for your interest in St. Benedict’s Episcopal School. We look forward to working with your family throughout the admissions process for the 2021-2022 academic year.
We foster collaborative learning in an environment of kindness and respect. Embracing the values of Episcopal education, we focus on the academic, social, and emotional needs of our students. Our responsive classrooms set a positive tone for learning, create opportunities for autonomy, and engage students in critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and innovation.
All admissions requirements are handled within our web-based admission system called Ravenna. Through Ravenna you will be able to manage your application online, submit supplemental forms such as teacher evaluation forms, and register for admissions events.
Applicants to the Preschool 1’s program must be 1 year old by September 1, 2021.
Applicants to the Preschool 2’s program must be 2 years old by September 1, 2021.
Applicants to the Preschool 3’s program must be 3 years old by September 1, 2021.
Steps 1-5 must be completed via Ravenna:
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Shared Applicant Information Form
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Complete Parent Guardian Statement
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$100 application fee
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A current photo of the applicant must be uploaded to the student’s profile in Ravenna.
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Teacher Evaluation Form to be completed by the student’s current teacher. If your child is not currently enrolled in a daycare or preschool program, please let us know by emailing admissions@stbs.org
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Family Interview - once your application has been received, someone in our Admissions Office will contact you to schedule a family interview. Family interviews take place on weekday mornings, and the applicant must be present.
Kindergarten
PreK 4
Applicants to the PreK 4’s program must be 4 years old by September 1, 2021.
Steps 1-5 must be completed via Ravenna:
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Shared Applicant Information Form
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Complete Parent Guardian Statement
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$100 application fee
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A current photo of the applicant must be uploaded to the student’s profile in Ravenna.
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Teacher Evaluation Form to be completed by the student’s current teacher. If your child is not currently enrolled in a daycare or preschool program, please let us know by emailing admissions@stbs.org
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Family Interview - once your application has been received, someone in our Admissions Office will contact you to schedule a family interview. Family interviews take place on weekday mornings, and the applicant must be present.
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Individual Assessment - Applicants to PreK are required to come on campus for an individual assessment. Your child will meet one-on-one with a teacher, and the assessment usually lasts about 45 minutes. Once your application has been received, someone in our Admissions Office will contact you to schedule an appointment.
1st Grade
Steps 1-5 must be completed via Ravenna:
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Shared Applicant Information Form
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Complete Parent Guardian Statement
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$100 application fee
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A current photo of the applicant must be uploaded to the student’s profile in Ravenna.
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Teacher Evaluation Form to be completed by the student’s current teacher.
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Group Observation and Individual Assessment - register in Ravenna
Steps 1-6 must be completed via Ravenna:
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Shared Applicant Information Form
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Complete Parent Guardian Statement
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$100 application fee
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A current photo of the applicant must be uploaded to the student’s profile in Ravenna.
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Teacher Evaluation Form to be completed by the student’s current teacher.
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Official Transcript from the applicant’s current school. The AAAIS Transcript Release Authorization form can be found in Ravenna. Applicant families must print the form, complete and sign it, and submit it to the appropriate personnel at the applicant’s current school.
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Group Observation and Individual Assessment - register in Ravenna
2nd - 5th Grades
Steps 1-6 must be completed via Ravenna:
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Shared Applicant Information Form
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Complete Parent Guardian Statement
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$100 application fee
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A current photo of the applicant must be uploaded to the student’s profile in Ravenna.
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Teacher Evaluation Form to be completed by the student’s current teacher.
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Official Transcript from the applicant’s current school. The AAAIS Transcript Release Authorization form can be found in Ravenna. Applicant families must print the form, complete and sign it, and submit it to the appropriate personnel at the applicant’s current school.
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Shadow Day - The applicant will spend a full school day in a St. Benedict’s classroom with his or her potential peers. The day will include an individual academic assessment. Once your application has been received, someone from our Admissions Office will contact you to schedule your child for a shadow day.
6th - 8th Grades
Steps 1-6 must be completed via Ravenna:
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Shared Applicant Information Form
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Complete Parent Guardian Statement
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$100 application fee
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A current photo of the applicant must be uploaded to the student’s profile in Ravenna.
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3 Teacher Evaluation Forms to be completed by the student’s current Language Arts teacher, Math teacher, and Principal or Counselor.
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Official Transcript from the applicant’s current school. The AAAIS Transcript Release Authorization form can be found in Ravenna. Applicant families must print the form, complete and sign it, and submit it to the appropriate personnel at the applicant’s current school.
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Shadow Day - The applicant will spend a full school day in a St. Benedict’s classroom with his or her potential peers. The day will include an individual academic assessment. Shadow days can be scheduled via Ravenna.
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SSAT - Register your child for the SSAT at ssat.org.
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Once your application has been received, someone from our Admissions Office will contact you to schedule your child for a shadow day.