Although the Sacred Heart buildings are currently closed due to the COVID-19 health crisis, the Admissions team is working remotely and invites you to reach out at admissions@cshnyc.org. Please also see our FAQs addressing current questions about Sacred Heart Admissions.
Thank you for your interest in our Lower School.
Sacred Heart’s Lower School (Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 4) provides a stellar academic foundation and the tools to be an engaged, curious and independent learner. Your daughter will be challenged to grow intellectually, spiritually and physically through a rigorous academic curriculum, comprehensive arts program, competitive athletics, meaningful service initiatives and global study opportunities.
We appreciate your interest in Sacred Heart and look forward to getting to know you and your daughter. Please do not hesitate to reach out anytime.
Elizabeth Santini
Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
(212) 722-4745, ext. 110
esantini@cshnyc.org
Elizabeth Guillory
Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
212-722-4745, ext 117
eguillory@cshnyc.org
Lower School Admissions Timeline for 2020-2021
August 15, 2020: Sacred Heart Application is Available
September 1, 2020: TADS Financial Aid Application is Available
November 10, 2020: Interactive Lower School Experience
November 20, 2020: Application Deadline
December 1, 2020: TADS Financial Aid Application Deadline
December 3, 2020: Head of School Presentation Admissions Event
December 8, 2020: Athletics & Wellness Center Tour
February 4, 2021: Kindergarten Decision Notification
February 9, 2021: Grades 1-4 Decision Notification
February 11, 2021: Kindergarten Parent Reply Deadline
February 25, 2021: Pre-K and Jr. K Decision Notification
March 2, 2021: Grades 1-4 Parent Reply Deadline
March 4, 2021: Pre-K and Jr. K Parent Reply Deadline
Closer to the start of the 2020-2021 academic year, we will update the timeline with more specificity. If you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact Elizabeth Santini at esantini@cshnyc.org or Elizabeth Guillory at eguillory@cshnyc.org.
Sibling & Legacy Early Decision
Siblings of current students and the daughters of alumnae applying to grades Pre-K, Jr. K, Kindergarten or Grade 1 qualify for early notification. While sibling and legacy applicants do receive special consideration, their acceptance is not guaranteed and they must proceed through all phases of the admissions process.
January 15, 2021: Pre-K and Jr. K Decision Notification
January 22, 2021: Pre-K and Jr. K Parent Reply Deadline
January 11, 2021: Kindergarten Decision Notification
January 15, 2021: Kindergarten Parent Reply Deadline
Age Eligibility
Pre-Kindergarten: must be 3 by August 31
Junior Kindergarten: must be 4 by August 31
Kindergarten: must be 5 by August 31
