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Admissions Information & Calendar

2024-25 Academic School Year

 

NOW ENROLLING for the 2024-2025 academic year!

 

Thank you for showing interest in Saint John School. We hope your child and family are able to join our community in the upcoming school year. If you are interested in learning more about the SJS community, please contact the Admissions Office (admissions@saintjohnschool.net)

To apply, please submit the online application.

 
Preschool and PreKindergarten Information
  • PreSchool and PreKindergarten applications are reviewed and considered on a rolling basis. Admissions decisions are made throughout the year as application files are completed. There is no official deadline.
  • Any family may apply a child once the online application goes “Live” in September.
  • Siblings of SJS families may receive an Admissions decision in the month of September before non-SJS applicants.
  • All PS/PK applicants (both SJS families and non-SJS families) may receive an Admissions decision after the month of September.
  • Teacher recommendations are required for PS/PK applicants who have been in a daycare or school setting. 
  • PreSchool applicants must be 2 years, 9 months old by September 1 of the academic year in which they enroll. 
  • PreKindergarten students must be 4 years old by September 1 of the academic year in which they enroll. 
  • PreSchool students must be potty-trained by the time they start classes.
Kindergarten-Grade 6 Information
  • Any family may apply a child once the online application goes “Live” in September.
  • January 31 is the school's application “deadline”. While applications will be considered after January 31, applications received before January 31 will be considered first.
  • Kindergarten through 6th Grade applications are reviewed and considered starting in February (after the re-enrollment of current students).
  • Kindergarten students must be 5 years old by September 1 of the academic year in which they enroll.
  • Teacher recommendations are required for all applicants. The name of a current teacher and his/her email address can be included in the submitted application.
  • A Shadow Day visit is required for all Grade One through Grade Six applicants. A Shadow Day occurs from 8:30 AM to 11 AM.
  • All K-6 admissions decisions (both SJS families and non-SJS families) are made after February 15th.

 

Admissions Calendar

 

September - Tours Begin for the Year ~ Online Application Goes “Live” for PS-6th Grade ~ Current SJS Families Receive Admissions Decisions Regarding PreSchool and PreKindergarten Applications (Rolling Admissions)

October - PreSchool and PreKindergarten Applications of non SJS Families Reviewed & Admissions Decisions Made (Rolling Admissions for PreSchool and PreKindergarten) ~ Tours & Applications Continue

November - Open House ~ Tours & Applications Continue

December - Tours & Applications Continue

January - Application Deadline for Kindergarten - Grade 6 (1/31/24) ~ Applications received after 1/31/24 will be reviewed and considered after applications received before 1/31/24 ~ Tours & Applications Continue

February - Coffee, Conversations & Tour , SJS Parent Panel and Tour of School (2/1/24) ~ Tours & Applications Continue

March - Admissions Decisions Announced for Kindergarten - Grade 6 Applicants ~ Tours & Applications Continue

April - Enrollment Contracts Due ~ Tours & Applications Continue

May - Coffee, Conversations & Tour, SJS Parent Panel and Tour of School (5/10/24) ~ Tours & Applications Continue

June, July & August - Tours & Applications Continue

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The Saint John School Preschool, PreKindergarten, and Kindergarten programs are designed for students who meet the minimum age requirements. Admission is based on available openings, and students must turn 2yrs/9mo, 4yrs, and 5yrs, respectively, on or before August 31st of the enrollment year.

Saint John School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.