Where Faith, Learning, and Community Begin

Understanding our Admissions ProceSS


for Preschool and Kindergarten

  • Schedule a tour or attend an Open House event.

  • Submit the online application teacher and administrator recommendation forms, academic records, and the $125 application fee. The online application can be found in the Admissions drop-down.

  • If a student has been diagnosed with a learning disability and/or requires special classroom accommodations, parents or guardians need to provide a copy of the student evaluation/IEP/504 plan to be reviewed by the SBPS Inclusion Team before the admissions process can continue.

  • Interview with Head of School

  • Family will be notified of acceptance or denial once the admissions process is complete.

for Grades 1-7

  • Schedule a tour or attend an Open House event.

  • Submit the online application teacher and administrator recommendation forms, academic records, and the $125 application fee. The online application can be found in the Admissions drop-down.

  • If a student has been diagnosed with a learning disability and/or requires special classroom accommodations, parents or guardians need to provide a copy of the student evaluation/IEP/504 plan to be reviewed by the SBPS Inclusion Team before the admissions process can continue.

  • Interview with Head of School

  • When school is in session, prospective student spends a “Shadow Day” at SBPS (required for grades 3-5; strongly encouraged for grades 1 & 2.

  • Family will be notified of acceptance or denial once the admissions process is complete.


AGE REQUIREMENTS

  • Preschool: Must be 3 years old by September 1 and fully potty-trained. Child must independently and successfully use the toilet in order to attend school.

  • Kindergarten: Must be 5 years old by September 1.


CLICK HERE for a Preschool Frequently Asked Questions Sheet
CLICK HERE for a Kindergarten and Lower School Frequently Asked Questions Sheet
CLICK HERE for a Middle School Frequently Asked Questions Sheet


Ms. Ashley Foster
Director of Enrollment & Marketing
773-509-3814 or afoster@stbenedict.com