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How to Apply

How to Apply - Preschool

APPLY ONLINE THROUGH RAVENNA

Welcome and thank you for your interest in Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton! Our application for the 2024-25 academic year opens on September 1, 2023. To learn more about the process, please review the step-by-step instructions by grade level, below. 

Note: The application process begins by creating a Ravenna account profile. You can view and track deadlines for every required piece of the Sacred Heart application through a convenient checklist on the Ravenna portal. Please note the deadlines listed within each step as they do vary between grade levels. A successful application will have every item checked off as “complete” once processed by our Admission Team.

STEP 1

Explore SHS Online

September – December 5, 2023*
Explore Sacred Heart Schools virtually to learn what makes our community, “the second happiest place on earth!" 
*December Update: SHS is no longer accepting applications to Preschool for the 2024-25 academic year. 

STEP 2

Begin the Application Process

By January 9, 2024 
A child must meet the age requirement below by May 31st, 2024 in order to be an applicant to the corresponding program/grade level.
  • Preschool, Year 1 (PS1) = 3 years old
  • Preschool, Year 2 (PS2) = 4 years old
The following required steps/forms must be submitted, completed or scheduled through Ravenna by the January 9th deadline to confirm your application to Sacred Heart Schools.
  • Virtual Parent Info Session 
  • Preliminary application form* 
  • In-person Parent/Guardian Tour
  • Parent/Guardian statement
  • Preschool Assessment Video 
  • Student Classroom Visit 
  • Supplemental documents: Teacher Evaluations (Note: This requirement is waived for children who have yet to attend school. SHS will not accept additional letters of recommendation into a student’s application file).

*Please note: if the application fee presents a financial hardship, please contact admission@shschools.org to request a waiver.

STEP 3

(Optional) Apply for Tuition Assistance

By February 1, 2024

We welcome all families who are interested to submit a Clarity application. To learn more about the process, visit Tuition & Affordability.

If you have questions about the tuition assistance process, feel free to schedule time with us.  

Tuition & Affordability

We are committed to providing a maximum of academically qualified students with access, regardless of financial circumstances.
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Meet the Admission Team

We look forward to getting to know you and your family as you explore all that our community has to offer.
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Sacred Heart Schools Atherton

Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton

150 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
650 322 1866
Founded by the Society of the Sacred Heart, SHS is a Catholic, independent, co-ed day school for students in preschool through grade 12